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Full-Time

Marketing Manager

Posted on 8/15/2024

Linear

Linear

51-200 employees

Software development tool for task management

Enterprise Software
Consumer Software

Mid

Urbana, IL, USA

Hiring is supported within Europe and North America.

Category
General Marketing
Copywriting Marketing
Growth & Marketing
Required Skills
Sales
Marketing
Requirements
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in marketing, product management, operational roles
  • Experience crafting compelling narratives and marketing materials for technical audiences
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies
  • Exceptional storytelling abilities, both written and verbal
  • A refined aesthetic sense and deep appreciation for brand integrity
Responsibilities
  • Craft the Linear narrative and the stories of our customers
  • Develop a deep understanding of our customers, target segments, and buyer personas
  • Leverage data and insights to articulate Linear's transformative impact on our customers
  • Manage a number of diverse and complex projects, keeping all work streams on track
  • Conceptualize and execute marketing campaigns for Linear's strategic product initiatives, driving awareness and adoption
  • Create polished, narrative-rich assets such as customer stories, sales collateral, and videos that showcase Linear's value proposition
  • Collaborate seamlessly across marketing, sales, and other teams, weaving a cohesive brand story

Linear is a software development tool that helps teams build products more efficiently. It provides features for task management, issue tracking, and workflow customization, making it suitable for both startups and large enterprises. The platform simplifies complex tasks by breaking them down into manageable sub-issues, which enhances productivity. It includes automated backlog management to save time by auto-closing and archiving issues. Linear is designed for speed, offering rapid keyboard shortcuts and real-time synchronization. Users can create custom workflows and views to tailor the platform to their needs. A unique feature called "Cycles" helps teams prioritize their work by automatically tracking started issues and rolling over unfinished tasks to the next cycle. Linear's goal is to streamline the software development process, allowing teams to focus on building great products.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$52.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

20%

1 year growth

49%

2 year growth

161%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Linear's recent $35 million Series B funding round, led by Accel, positions the company for significant growth and expansion.
  • The addition of Cristina Cordova as Chief Operating Officer brings experienced leadership to drive Linear's go-to-market strategy.
  • Integration with popular tools like Slack and the ability to embed bug report forms directly into products enhance Linear's utility and user experience.

What critics are saying

  • The controversy involving Carta and the alleged misuse of sensitive customer data could impact Linear's reputation and customer trust.
  • The competitive landscape of software development tools is crowded, requiring Linear to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Linear unique

  • Linear's focus on speed and efficiency, with features like rapid-fire keyboard shortcuts and real-time sync, sets it apart from other software development tools.
  • The platform's automated backlog management and customizable workflows offer a unique blend of automation and flexibility, enhancing team productivity.
  • Linear's 'Cycles' feature, which automates tracking and scheduling of work, provides a structured yet adaptable approach to task management that is not commonly found in competitors.

Benefits

Work life balance

Competitive salary and equity

Employee-friendly equity terms (early and extended exercise in the US)

Work remotely, no commuting to the office

Health, dental and vision insurance (US)

5 weeks paid vacation

Parental leave

M1 Macbook Pro, 5K display and accessories

Stipend to set up your home office

Latest productivity software

Paid lunch and coffee during work days

Paid co-working space/desk at an office

Regular team events and offsites

Quarterly hack weeks

401(k) Plan (US)

INACTIVE