Marketing Lead

AfterQuery · San Francisco

Ashby Posted Feb 24, 2026 First seen May 22, 2026

About AfterQuery

AfterQuery is an applied research lab curating data solutions for foundation model development.

We serve every frontier AI lab with the mission of delivering the best data to power the best models. In doing so, we can make expertise that once took a lifetime to build available to anyone who needs it. Our customers are the ones building the foundation models themselves and our work sits directly in the loop of how those systems improve.

This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a defining moment in AI. Since raising our $30M Series A at a $300M valuation, AfterQuery has grown well over a $100M revenue run rate.

We're based in San Francisco and backed by leading investors including Altos Ventures, BoxGroup, and Y Combinator and angels from Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta Superintelligence Labs, and Microsoft AI and are based in San Francisco.

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

  • Comprehensive benefits (UberEats and ride share stipend, comped Equinox, 401K with match, health, dental, and vision insurance)

  • 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.