Product Marketing Manager, Codex

About the Role

The day-to-day responsibilities will involve a blend of strategic planning, technical content creation, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Your deep familiarity with developer tools, coding workflows, and modern AI-assisted development environments will be crucial in translating technical innovation into clear value for developers. You will also need to stay abreast of the evolving AI coding landscape, understanding how tools like Claude Code and Cursor position themselves and how Codex can differentiate and lead in this space.

Given the highly technical nature of this role, a strong background in technical product marketing or developer marketing is essential. The ability to engage with developers, understand their workflows, and champion their needs back to the product and engineering teams will be key to success. As Openai continues to push the boundaries of AI-assisted development, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to make a significant impact on the future of coding and software development.

What You Will Do

• Lead product launches for Codex, developing strategies that clearly communicate product-market fit for developers, including messaging, positioning, and launch planning.
• Develop compelling messaging and competitive positioning for Codex, differentiating it in the rapidly evolving AI coding ecosystem.
• Drive developer adoption and product growth by designing campaigns that increase awareness, acquisition, and ongoing usage of Codex.
• Create high-quality, developer-focused content, including blogs, technical explainers, launch posts, demos, landing pages, and social content in collaboration with Developer Experience and Engineering teams.
• Enable Sales and GTM teams with technical narratives, sales materials, and enablement assets to position Codex effectively within real developer workflows.
• Develop a deep understanding of developer workflows through research, customer conversations, market analysis, and engagement with developers and engineering leaders.
• Act as a voice of the developer, translating market signals and user feedback into product insights that inform roadmap decisions and product strategy.
• Measure the impact of launches and campaigns, tracking adoption, usage, and developer engagement metrics to refine positioning, campaigns, and product messaging continuously.

What We Are Looking For

• 14+ years of experience in technical product marketing or developer marketing for developer tools, infrastructure products, or technical platforms.
• Firsthand familiarity with developer tooling and workflows, with the ability to engage with developers and understand their needs.
• Strong product marketing fundamentals, including experience with GTM strategies, competitive positioning, and campaign execution.
• Deep technical fluency, with a strong understanding of modern AI-assisted development environments and coding workflows.
• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Growth, Sales, and Design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and present complex technical information in an engaging way.
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, using metrics to inform product strategy and marketing campaigns.
• Strong intuition for how developers discover, evaluate, and adopt new tools and technologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and platforms, and a deep understanding of their potential to transform developer workflows.
• Knowledge of the current AI coding landscape, including competitor tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with technical content creation, including blogging, video production, and podcasting.
• Participation in developer communities, either through open-source contributions, conference speaking, or community leadership.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package, reflective of the role's seniority and impact.
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge AI technology that is transforming the future of coding and software development.
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment with a team of highly motivated and talented professionals.
• Flexible, remote work arrangement, allowing for work-life balance and the ability to contribute from anywhere.
• Access to professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and workshops to stay current with industry trends.
• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO policy, allowing for ample time to recharge and pursue personal interests.
• Equity in a fast-growing, pioneering company in the AI space.
• Stipend for remote work setup and ongoing support for home office needs.

• To stand out, ensure your resume and cover letter highlight specific examples of driving adoption and growth for technical products, especially those related to AI-assisted development.
• Develop a strong understanding of the current AI coding landscape, including competitor tools and platforms, to demonstrate your expertise during interviews.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with GTM strategies, competitive positioning, and campaign execution, providing metrics where possible to demonstrate impact.
• Showcase your ability to craft compelling narratives and present complex technical information in an engaging way, as this will be crucial for success in the role.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your work, including examples of technical content creation, launch planning, and campaign execution, to share with the hiring team.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to data-driven decision-making and how you use metrics to inform product strategy and marketing campaigns.
• Highlight any experience with developer-focused content creation and your understanding of how developers discover, evaluate, and adopt new tools and technologies.