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Staff Technical Product Marketing Manager

DigitalOcean
Location
Seattle
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Developer Relations
Salary
$191,000 - $239,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years marketing developer platforms, APIs, or technical products, or equivalent time in software development or solutions engineering
  • Serious software development or solutions engineering experience
  • Comfortable in an IDE and able to script against an API
  • Practical, current knowledge of the AI stack including inference, RAG architectures, and agentic frameworks
  • Proven ability to represent complex technical products on stage and in high-visibility content
  • Track record of turning complex technical concepts into simple, specific, provable narratives
What the job really is

As a Staff Technical Product Marketing Manager at DigitalOcean, you will be responsible for the technical go-to-market strategy for AI-Native Cloud products, defining positioning and messaging while creating technical content and demos. You will work cross-functionally with various teams, drive product launches, and mentor other product marketing managers. Your role involves translating complex technical concepts into clear narratives and measuring the impact of marketing initiatives on business outcomes.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $191,000 - $239,000
  • Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including grants upon hire and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
  • Flexible time off policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid
  • Role requires deep technical expertise and public speaking skills
  • Focus on AI products may limit exposure to other areas of product marketing
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