Full-Time

Technical Product Marketing Manager

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Viam

Viam

201-500 employees

Platform for building and managing smart machines

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation

Compensation Overview

$180k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Preference to NY area but open to other locations.

Category
General Marketing
Copywriting Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Marketing
Requirements
  • A strong technical background (engineering or similar)
  • Excellent marketing, written, and visual communication skills
  • Fluency and enjoyment translating complex technical topics into clarifying and compelling messaging
  • Significant experience developing, championing, and socializing strategic B2B messaging and marketing for highly technical products
  • Experience partnering with B2B sales & solution engineering teams to build collateral that drives sales velocity and compels technical buyers to action
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS or robotics industry (preferred, but not critical)
  • Experience collaborating with C-Suite, especially technical C-Suite and/or technical founders (preferred, but not critical)
Responsibilities
  • Translating and transforming complex technical information into engaging narratives, with a deep emphasis on technical enterprise decision-makers
  • Maintaining deep subject matter expertise of the platform, products, and new releases
  • Acting as subject matter expert in collaboration with B2B Sales & SEs during customer demos and technical evaluations
  • Serving as industry and market expert to define competitive advantages, differentiators, and ownable whitespace
  • Producing compelling content (written, visual, audio, demo) as relevant to buyer needs
  • Analyzing customer feedback and working collaboratively across Marketing, GTM, and DevRel teams to adjust positioning accordingly
  • Collaborating cross-team to champion effective and compelling self-serve developer resources (e.g. docs, developer relations, product marketing, and content marketing) and supporting broader company and product positioning

Viam offers an open-source platform that simplifies the creation and management of smart machines and IoT devices, catering to applications like industrial robots and smart home appliances. The platform allows developers to use any programming language and hardware, making the programming process user-friendly and similar to app development. Viam distinguishes itself by reducing the complexity of building smart machines, enabling faster innovation and prototyping. The company's goal is to help businesses effectively build, manage, and enhance their smart machines using data-driven insights.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$84.6M

Headquarters

Lafayette, Colorado

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

179%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Carolyn Everson to the board brings extensive experience and strategic insight, potentially accelerating Viam's growth in robotics, AI, and IoT applications.
  • Partnerships with companies like Tennibot and KUKA highlight Viam's capability to integrate and scale innovative solutions across various industries.
  • The recent $45M Series B funding round underscores strong investor confidence and provides the financial resources needed for further development and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IoT and smart machines is intense, with numerous established players potentially overshadowing Viam's market presence.
  • Reliance on continuous innovation and rapid prototyping may strain resources and lead to potential operational inefficiencies.

What makes Viam unique

  • Viam's open-source platform allows developers to build smart machines using any language, hardware, or existing software, offering unparalleled flexibility compared to proprietary solutions.
  • The platform's ability to abstract hardware and complex services into easily configurable components significantly reduces the friction of building and prototyping smart machines, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Viam's focus on data management and making machines smarter through captured data provides a unique value proposition in the IoT and smart machine market.

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Benefits

100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits

Competitive salary & equity packages

Reproductive Health Benefits including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits

25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances

One Medical Membership

Class Pass & Citi Bike memberships

Free lunch everyday that you’re in the office

Paid parental leave