Founding Marketer

usekernel· Marketing
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📍 San FranciscoFullTime

About this role

About Kernel

Kernel provides crazy fast, open source infrastructure for AI agents to use the internet. Our API allows developers to instantly spin up secure browsers and automate anything on the web. We handle all the hard problems of running browser-based agents in production: agents x user credentials, autoscaling, bot detection, and human-in-the-loop workflows.

We’re used by teams at Cash App, Vercel, Framer, and over 5000 developers for tasks like QA automation, RPA, virtual assistants, and CUA RL environments. We've raised $22M from Accel, YCombinator, Vercel, Paul Graham, Solomon Hykes (Docker), David Cramer (Sentry), Charlie Marsh (Astral), and more.

About the role

We're hiring our founding marketer. Some of our marketing is already working well and just needs an owner to take it further. Some of our marketing motion doesn't exist yet. You'll be responsible for both: figuring out what Kernel needs next, and actually making it.

What you'll do

  • Plan and run product launches, from developing a strategy to creating visual assets and writing the copy

  • Develop content that speaks to developers, like case studies, technical deep dives, and benchmarks

  • Talk to customers regularly, feed what you're hearing from the market back to the team, and turn what you learn into better positioning and content

  • Build sales enablement material like decks and one-pagers

  • Experiment, look at what worked, and cut what didn't

  • Own our presence on X and LinkedIn, and figure out where else developers are paying attention

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of marketing experience, including product marketing plus depth in at least one other area like content or growth

  • Startup experience at a Series A–C company, ideally 0 → 1, and you want to do it again

  • A track record of developing creative concepts that resonate with developers or technical buyers, and an understanding of why that's different from marketing to everyone else

  • Comfortable being hands-on: writing the copy, running the campaign, checking if it worked

  • A creative vision for content and visuals that excite developers

  • Bias to action, interest in building lightweight processes, genuinely energized by ambiguity

  • Experience using AI every day in your normal flow of work

  • Bonus points:

    • You have devtools experience, or you're a developer yourself

    • Experience with video filming and editing (or interest in learning)

What you can expect as a Kernel

  • Industry-competitive salary and equity

  • Premium medical + dental coverage + dependent coverage

  • Small, high-trust team

  • Default async with minimal bureaucracy

  • Daily lunches on us

  • Unlimited PTO

  • 401k + company match

  • Relocation assistance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Founding Marketer position at usekernel?
The salary for this Founding Marketer role at usekernel is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Founding Marketer position at usekernel located?
This Founding Marketer role at usekernel is based in San Francisco. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Founding Marketer role at usekernel full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Founding Marketer role in the Marketing department at usekernel.
Which team or department does the Founding Marketer at usekernel belong to?
This Founding Marketer position is part of the Marketing department at usekernel. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Founding Marketer position at usekernel?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to usekernel's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Founding Marketer job at usekernel posted?
This Founding Marketer position at usekernel was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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