Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you’re ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

What will you be doing?

You will ensure tight alignment with our Marketing functions: Demand Gen, Product Marketing, and Communications. You will lead the development and reliability of our marketing engine to drive growth, enhance efficiency, and maximize ROI of our programs. You will work closely with the sales, business development, and technology operations to develop and execute our marketing capabilities that align with our business objectives. Your expertise in large scale product-led growth (PLG), traditional inbound, and account-based marketing (ABM) programs and technologies will be critical in shaping our marketing operations results.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the global marketing operations strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s goals and objectives

• Partner with Finance, Sales Strategy, and People & Culture for annual planning cycles, including budget management, headcount projections, regional growth strategies, new market launches, etc

• Develop strong relationships with our Demand Gen, Product Marketing, and Communications leaders to establish channel strategies that are aligned and effectively supported by Marketing Operations

• Partner with Business Technology to strengthen our customer data platform, enabling cross-product initiatives that are grounded in data and a strong understanding of our customer

• Lead and manage a high-performing marketing operations team fostering a culture of high impact and continuous improvement

• Integrate with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and customer success, to integrate marketing operations with their processes, data, and systems

• Implement tools, programmes, and automation technologies to drive revenue, enhance marketing operations and support better processes

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and overall performance, through regular reporting and analysis

• Stay informed about innovative technologies, new processes, and industry trends to continuously improve marketing results

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and budgets related to marketing operations

Qualities we look for:

• Experience of operating at a management level with a record of accomplishment in identifying and influencing key decision makers

• Strong personal impact. Ability to present to and influence senior leaders, ability to challenge and communicate complex subjects in a simple way

• Experience of project delivery, with proven project management and execution skills, evidence of delivering on multiple projects at one time and being able to balance your workload and prioritise where necessary

• Customer centricity – track record of creating processes that put the customer first in marketing work

• Demonstrated experience in building, inspiring, and developing high-performing teams

• Excellent communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders, as well as technical and non-technical subjects

• Passionate about data - a proven track record of leveraging data to drive decision making

• Strong expertise in product-led growth (PLG) including advanced scoring and automation that drives measurable results

• In-depth knowledge of marketing automation platforms, CRM systems, and other marketing technologies (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Marketo, etc.)

• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a data-driven mindset; proficiency in data analysis beneficial

• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment: creating plans which are highly flexible based on numerous internal and external dependencies

• Experience in a technology or SaaS company is preferable

What we offer:

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We’re more than just colleagues; we’re a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we’ve doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy makes us better together

• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you’re passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you’re as strong mentally as you are professionally

• Annual learning budget: because we never stop learning, we’ve set up an annual budget for your professional development—pick a learning path which contributes to your career development and we’ll back you up

Please make sure to send your application in English.

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.