AthenaHQ

The Role We're hiring a Growth Engineer to build the engine that takes AthenaHQ to $10M+ ARR. This is not a "run the blog and manage some paid spend" role. You'll own the entire growth function, working directly with the CEO and founding team to architect a repeatable, scalable revenue system. You will be responsible for both the fuel (the content, messaging, and creative that reaches our audience) and the engine (the channels, systems, and processes that distribute it and convert it into pipeline). What You'll Do Run Growth Experiments Design and execute experiments to increase lead generation across channels Test hypotheses, measure results, and report findings to the team Double down on what works and build compounding growth loops We won't judge you on failed experiments. We value curiosity and grit. Show us what you've got. Build Systems Architect end-to-end systems that make growth repeatable, not ad hoc Own the marketing-to-sales-to-CSM handoff: build seamless flows so contacts move through our pipeline without friction Set up and manage the tools, automations, and analytics infrastructure that power our growth engine You should have a high learning curve and be comfortable picking up new platforms from scratch Take Ownership We operate on a high-agency basis. If you see an opportunity or a problem, you take action instead of waiting for permission. Own results and entire areas of the company, not just tasks. At an early-stage startup, your scope expands as fast as you do. Be AI-Native You've built an end-to-end project in Claude Code (or similar) that you're comfortable demo'ing You use AI tools daily to move faster, think more clearly, and multiply your output Be a power user of the AthenaHQ platform itself, providing daily product feedback to our product team What We're Looking For No specific background or years of experience required. We care about your ability to do the job. Strong critical thinking. You form your own hypotheses about markets and channels, you don't blindly follow playbooks. Systems-oriented mindset. You think in loops, leverage, and compounding, not one-off campaigns. Comfort with ambiguity. You can figure out what to do when nobody has told you what to do. Bias toward action. You ship, measure, learn, and iterate quickly. Clear communication. You can articulate what you're doing, why, and what you've learned. Why AthenaHQ Category-defining company. GEO/AEO is one of the biggest shifts in digital marketing in a decade. You'll be at the center of it. Real traction. We're not pre-product. We have paying Fortune 500 customers and strong revenue growth. YC-backed. W25 batch, with top-tier investors behind us. Direct access to leadership. You'll work side-by-side with the CEO and founding team every day. Outsized impact. The growth systems you build here will directly determine the trajectory of the company. Details Location: In-person at our San Francisco office, 5 days a week Reports to: CEO

Must-Have: Based in SF, in-person 5 days a week Weekly team lunches, monthly team outings You’re looking to be challenged and grow in your next role High agency, prefer action over talking Thrives in ambiguity and high-stress situations Nice-to-Have: Sold martech before Experience in a Seed-Series C startup About Athena: AthenaHQ helps brands take control and grow on GenAI Search. Founded by a former Google Search product manager, Athena helps 200+ brands drive AI visibility and activate GenAI as the fastest-growing growth channel. We work with companies ranging from public companies like Coinbase, SoFi, and household names to some of the fastest-growing AI startups You’d Hate Working Here If: You're looking for a calm 9-5 You need extensive onboarding and hand-holding $120K-$150K base, $240K-$300K OTE

Founding Growth Marketer About AthenaHQ AthenaHQ is the leading platform for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), helping brands optimize their visibility across AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. Founded by former Google Search PM and backed by the creator of Google Image Search, Y Combinator, and angels from DeepMind, Anthropic, and OpenAI. We're working with brands like Coinbase, SoFi, and more to win in the new era of AI-powered search. We treat distribution like an engineering problem: building systems, running experiments, and compounding results over time. The Role We're hiring our Founding Growth Marketer to build the engine that takes AthenaHQ to $10M+ ARR. This is not a "run the blog and manage some paid spend" role. You'll own the entire growth function, working directly with the CEO and founding team to architect a repeatable, scalable revenue system. You will be responsible for both the fuel (the content, messaging, and creative that reaches our audience) and the engine (the channels, systems, and processes that distribute it and convert it into pipeline). What You'll Do Run Growth Experiments Design and execute experiments to increase lead generation across channels Test hypotheses, measure results, and report findings to the team Double down on what works and build compounding growth loops We won't judge you on failed experiments. We value curiosity and grit. Show us what you've got. Build Systems Architect end-to-end systems that make growth repeatable, not ad hoc Own the marketing-to-sales-to-CSM handoff: build seamless flows so contacts move through our pipeline without friction Set up and manage the tools, automations, and analytics infrastructure that power our growth engine You should have a high learning curve and be comfortable picking up new platforms from scratch Take Ownership We operate on a high-agency basis. If you see an opportunity or a problem, you take action instead of waiting for permission. Own results and entire areas of the company, not just tasks. At an early-stage startup, your scope expands as fast as you do. Be AI-Native You've built an end-to-end project in Claude Code (or similar) that you're comfortable demo'ing You use AI tools daily to move faster, think more clearly, and multiply your output Be a power user of the AthenaHQ platform itself, providing daily product feedback to our product team What We're Looking For No specific background or years of experience required. We care about your ability to do the job. Strong critical thinking. You form your own hypotheses about markets and channels, you don't blindly follow playbooks. Systems-oriented mindset. You think in loops, leverage, and compounding, not one-off campaigns. Comfort with ambiguity. You can figure out what to do when nobody has told you what to do. Bias toward action. You ship, measure, learn, and iterate quickly. Clear communication. You can articulate what you're doing, why, and what you've learned. Why AthenaHQ Category-defining company. GEO/AEO is one of the biggest shifts in digital marketing in a decade. You'll be at the center of it. Real traction. We're not pre-product. We have paying Fortune 500 customers and strong revenue growth. YC-backed. W25 batch, with top-tier investors behind us. Direct access to leadership. You'll work side-by-side with the CEO and founding team every day. Outsized impact. The growth systems you build here will directly determine the trajectory of the company. Details Location: In-person at our San Francisco office, 5 days a week Reports to: CEO AthenaHQ is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

Experience: 3+ years About the role We're looking for a Founding Product Marketer to own how AthenaHQ shows up in the market. You'll improve the messaging foundation, lead launches, and create the assets that help customers get value fast and help Sales and CS close and retain. This is a hands-on role: you'll work directly with the founders and executive team and have real influence over how we grow. This role is in-person and based in San Francisco. What You Will Do Own Product Marketing End-to-End Develop and evolve positioning, messaging, and narrative Maintain a crisp understanding of who we serve, why we win, and where we fit in the market Lead Launches and Announcements Plan launch strategy and timelines Write and ship launch materials: release notes, blog posts, emails, in-app messaging, social copy Partner with Product and Engineering to translate features into customer value Drive Adoption with Customer Success Define adoption goals and success metrics for new features Create enablement and customer-facing materials that support rollout Capture and distribute learnings from the field Collect Use Cases and Voice of the Customer Run customer interviews and synthesize insights Build a use-case library, case studies, and reference stories Turn insights into product feedback and roadmap inputs Support Sales with Practical Enablement Create how-to content, demo narratives, one-pagers, pitch decks, and competitive guidance Build objection-handling and FAQ resources grounded in real customer conversations Partner on sales motions, messaging tests, and pipeline influence Use AI to Move Faster and Create Better Work Leverage AI tools for research synthesis, drafting, iteration, personalization, and asset production Improve team workflows with repeatable prompts and lightweight automation What We Are Looking For 5+ years in product marketing, B2B SaaS strongly preferred Experience owning messaging and launches for products with both technical and non-technical users Strong writing and storytelling across formats: web, email, decks, in-app Ability to translate customer needs into crisp product value and vice versa Comfortable working closely with Product, CS, and Sales and directly with the founders on positioning Strong project management; able to ship independently Data-informed: you define success metrics and learn from outcomes Nice to Have First or early PMM hire experience Building customer evidence: case studies, references, ROI stories Familiarity with sales-led motions, in-app messaging, and lifecycle marketing across multiple personas Competitive positioning and category creation experience What Success Looks Like in Your First 90 Days A clear messaging framework the whole company uses A repeatable launch process with templates and timelines Core sales enablement assets: how-to's, objections, FAQ, landing pages and pitch narrative A customer insights cadence with a lightweight use-case and quote repository A strong cross-functional rhythm with Product ad Customer Success Compensation Base salary starting at $130k plus benefits, generous equity plan and PTO policy. How to apply Send your resume and a few examples of your work: a launch page, email, deck, blog post, enablement doc, or anything that shows how you think and write. Include a brief note on how you use AI day-to-day. About AthenaHQ <u>Athena</u> helps brands take control and grow on GenAI Search. Founded by a former Google Search product manager, Athena helps 300+ global customers such as SoFi, Coinbase, and Paperless Post drive traffic and activate GenAI as the fastest-growing growth channel. We pride ourselves in a curiosity-first and AI-native culture. We have a team of former founders, indie hackers, MIT PhD, and D1 athletes.

Senior Product Designer About Athena AthenaHQ is the leading platform for Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), helping brands improve their visibility across AI search engines like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude. Founded by a former Google Search PM and backed by the creator of Google Image Search, Y Combinator, and angels from DeepMind, Anthropic, and OpenAI, we work with brands like Coinbase, SoFi, and Twilio to help them win in the new era of AI-powered search. The role We’re hiring our first designer. You'll partner directly with the founders and engineers to shape how marketers understand their visibility across AI engines, bring clarity to complex and data-rich surfaces, and raise the bar for product quality across the board. This is a high-ownership role for a senior product designer who wants to work close to the product strategy, talk to customers, and help define how design works at Athena from the ground up. What you’ll do Design the product end-to-end across key areas: research, user flows, UI, prototyping, and polish Work closely with founders, engineers, and customers to turn insights into product decisions Improve and unify workflows across the product so Athena feels like a cohesive platform, not a collection of features Design clear, elegant experiences for complex and data-rich product surfaces Build the first version of our design system and establish strong product design patterns Contribute to product thinking and bring clear perspective in strategy and prioritization conversations Billing You’re a fit if you have 5+ years of product design experience, ideally including time in B2B SaaS or enterprise software Enjoy diving deep into uncovering user pain A portfolio with one or two projects you can talk about deeply, including the problem, constraints, tradeoffs, and outcome Experience designing data-dense interfaces such as dashboards, analytics, or reporting products Strong product judgment and a habit of asking why before jumping to solutions The ability to simplify complexity and create clarity in products with dense information and multi-step workflows Comfort operating in ambiguity and driving work forward with a high level of ownership A collaborative working style and a strong taste for product quality and detail Nice to have Experience with AI-native or workflow-automation products Background designing for marketing, growth, or SEO teams Experience building a design system from scratch Basic frontend fluency, especially the ability to collaborate closely with engineers What we offer Competitive salary and meaningful equity Health insurance A founding-level seat at the table A team that ships and cares deeply about craft Food and drinks Fulfillment with your life Competitive work environment

Mission: We're looking for full stack Product Engineers to join our team building AthenaHQ, the leading platform powering global brands on AI Search. We’re looking for an engineer who enjoys owning products You'll work with the latest technologies, interface directly with customers, and have significant influence in defining our technical architecture and tooling decisions. A typical day in the life includes iterating from customer feedback, scoping out new product features, and forward deployed to solving customer problems Tech Stack: Frontend: Next.js App Router, React 19, Motion, Tailwind + Radix primitives Backend: Node.js, Temporal, Kubernetes, Postgres, OLAP Outcomes: Ship full-stack product features with Next.js + TypeScript Design clean database schemas and queries Build long-lasting Temporal workflows for complex business logic Develop responsive, accessible UI components Obsess over performance and user experience Contribute to architectural and tech choices Competencies: Solid with Next.js and TypeScript Built and shipped production apps before Comfortable with modern CSS/UI frameworks Knowledge of distributed systems Humble but prideful in your work Bonus Points: Temporal experience Knowledge in marketing technology and content management systems (CMS)