Head of Marketing

Runlayer • United States, CA

13d

About The Position

MCP is how AI connects to tools and data — the standard created by Anthropic and adopted by OpenAI, Google, Microsoft. We know because we helped establish it. Our team built AI Actions for OpenAI, shipped Zapier Agents to millions of users, and launched the first remote MCP server with Anthropic. We're now building what enterprises need to adopt MCP safely. Runlayer is the control plane for enterprise MCP — security, observability, and management that lets organizations connect AI to their systems without the risk. We raised $11M from Khosla Ventures and Felicis , and the creator of MCP is on our cap table. We're a team of 15, mostly engineers, shipping fast and signing customers. If you want to work at the center of how AI gets things done — this is the moment. As our Head of Marketing, you’ll take ownership of building and scaling our GTM engine from the ground up. Why You’ll Thrive Here Impact: Define our brand and tell our story to the world, directly influencing the trajectory of Runlayer Excellence: Work closely with founders and experienced leaders, learning from the intersection of AI, product, and go-to-market strategy Ownership: Lead the marketing function end-to-end, from strategy through execution—owning our narrative in the AI landscape

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in marketing roles at fast-growing B2B SaaS, infra, or AI companies, with a proven track record
• Experience building and executing multi-channel marketing programs from scratch, ideally in early-stage environments
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills; comfortable producing standout content and compelling pitches
• Strong understanding of growth marketing, product launches, and community-led strategies
• Data-driven mindset; able to measure what matters, iterate fast, and optimize for impact
• Demonstrated leadership ability—can operate as a team of one or scale up as needed

Nice To Haves

• Background in developer-focused or AI/ML products
• Track record of successfully launching and growing new products or brand initiatives
• Experience building communities or running high-impact events and campaigns

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the full marketing strategy—including positioning, messaging, and campaigns—that distinguishes Runlayer in a competitive market
• Build a strong, credible brand across all channels: web, social, events, and media
• Own key growth levers such as content, product marketing, community, demand generation, and PR
• Collaborate with sales and product to align go-to-market motions and maximize market impact
• Iterate on strategies based on data and feedback; rapidly test channels and tactics to find what works
• Headline our presence at industry events, conferences, and community engagements

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity — compensation that reflects your expertise and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Paid time off — 4 weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave.
• Professional development — budget for conferences, courses, and certifications in AI, enterprise software, and customer success.
• Top-tier equipment — your choice of laptop and accessories to create your ideal work environment.
• Health benefits — comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Customer interaction opportunities — work directly with innovative companies and see the immediate impact of your work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed