Chief Evangelist

Opera•San Francisco, CA

10h

About The Position

We are looking for the Chief Evangelist who represents Opera in high-signal technology conversations across the United States, with a focus on Silicon Valley. This role is responsible for building credibility, increasing relevance, and shaping how Opera is perceived in discussions about AI browsers, interfaces, and the future of the web. This is a senior advocacy and influence role. It is not a performance marketing, PR execution, or developer relations position. Role and Responsibilities: External Representation & Thought Leadership Serve as Opera’s public voice in US technology conversations Speak at industry events, conferences, and forums by invitation Participate in podcasts, long-form interviews, and product discussions Contribute meaningfully to debates around AI browsers and emerging interfaces Ecosystem Relationship Building Develop and maintain trusted relationships with founders, builders, creators, analysts, journalists, and investors Engage as a peer within the technology ecosystem Build long-term credibility through consistent presence and insight Narrative Development & Market Insight Contribute to how Opera frames its role in the evolving AI browser landscape Bring insights from the US technology ecosystem into Opera’s global strategy Challenge assumptions and refine positioning when needed Market Bridge & Local Presence Establish a meaningful Opera presence in Silicon Valley Host curated discussions and ecosystem gatherings over time Collaborate closely with global teams, particularly colleagues traveling from Europe Act as a bridge between Opera’s European heritage and the US tech environment

Requirements

Established credibility in tech media, podcasting, product analysis, or technology commentary
Strong understanding of AI, modern software platforms, and browser technology
Proven experience speaking publicly and engaging in unscripted discussions
Solid technical fluency without requiring deep engineering expertise
Existing network within the US technology ecosystem
Strong judgment, intellectual independence, and strategic thinking ability

Responsibilities

Serve as Opera’s public voice in US technology conversations
Speak at industry events, conferences, and forums by invitation
Participate in podcasts, long-form interviews, and product discussions
Contribute meaningfully to debates around AI browsers and emerging interfaces
Develop and maintain trusted relationships with founders, builders, creators, analysts, journalists, and investors
Engage as a peer within the technology ecosystem
Build long-term credibility through consistent presence and insight
Contribute to how Opera frames its role in the evolving AI browser landscape
Bring insights from the US technology ecosystem into Opera’s global strategy
Challenge assumptions and refine positioning when needed
Establish a meaningful Opera presence in Silicon Valley
Host curated discussions and ecosystem gatherings over time
Collaborate closely with global teams, particularly colleagues traveling from Europe
Act as a bridge between Opera’s European heritage and the US tech environment