AfterQuery

Marketing Lead

San Francisco, US Full-time

AfterQuery is a cutting-edge research lab dedicated to exploring and expanding the boundaries of artificial intelligence. We specialize in developing novel datasets and experimentation that power next-generation foundation models. Our customers include all major frontier AI labs. Backed by distinguished investors and a world-class founding team, we operate at the forefront of AI innovation and human data creation.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a company driving real impact on the future of AI
  • Work alongside an exceptional founding team with backgrounds at leading technology and finance firms
  • Unique opportunity to define and scale our marketing strategy from day one
  • Competitive compensation with significant growth and learning opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute AfterQuery’s go-to-market and brand strategy for technical and enterprise audiences
  • Design, launch, and optimize multi-channel marketing campaigns to drive awareness, product adoption, and customer engagement across frontier AI labs
  • Collaborate with founders and technical teams to craft compelling messaging for our offerings and breakthroughs
  • Own marketing content creation—including case studies, whitepapers, presentations, and press releases
  • Analyze campaign effectiveness, optimize strategies, and report on key performance metrics
  • Represent AfterQuery at industry events, conferences, and online communities

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience in marketing, product marketing, or growth at a B2B or technical company (AI, software, or data infrastructure experience a strong plus)
  • Deep understanding of AI, ML, and the evolving landscape of foundation models
  • Strong communicator with experience crafting positioning and messaging for technical audiences
  • Proven track record launching and scaling marketing campaigns that drive measurable results
  • Experience working in fast-paced startup or research lab environments
  • Hands-on approach, comfort wearing multiple hats, and ability to execute independently

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience marketing products or services to AI labs or technical researchers
  • Familiarity with developer-focused or open-source marketing
  • Background in technical writing or communications

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Opportunity to shape the marketing function at a high-growth, innovative research lab
  • Work with a passionate, world-class team
  • Flexible work arrangements

How to Apply:
If you are excited about helping define how AI labs innovate, and have the marketing expertise to build AfterQuery’s brand, we’d love to hear from you.

🚀 Y Combinator Company Info

Y Combinator Batch: W25
Team Size: 20 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Infrastructure
Company Description: Research lab investigating the boundaries of AI capabilities.

💰 Compensation

Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000

📋 Job Details

Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 3+ years