Head of Marketing

Head of Marketing

Join Tavus, a Series‑B research lab pioneering AI Human technology, to lead our go‑to‑market strategy during a pivotal inflection point.

We’re building AI Humans—real‑time human simulation models that let machines see, hear, respond, and even look real—enabling meaningful, face‑to‑face conversations. AI Humans combine the emotional intelligence of humans with the reach and reliability of machines, making them capable, trusted agents available 24/7, in every language.

• Category Creation & Brand Strategy
  • Define and own the “human computing” category narrative, positioning Tavus as the definitive leader in AI human interaction.
  • Build a world‑class brand that resonates with developers, enterprises, and prosumers.
  • Drive viral awareness moments and cultural conversations; craft campaigns that capture imagination and drive organic growth.
  • Develop compelling messaging and positioning across multiple audiences: technical developers (API‑first), enterprise buyers, and end‑users.
  • Lead thought leadership initiatives, executive visibility, and other activities.
• Product Marketing
  • Own go‑to‑market strategy for PALs (consumer), CVI APIs (developers), and the Tavus Platform (enterprise).
  • Translate complex AI research (Phoenix‑4, Raven‑1, Sparrow‑1) into compelling value propositions for technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Create product narratives, sales enablement materials, case studies, and customer proof points.
  • Partner closely with product and engineering to launch new features and capabilities.
  • Collaborate with demand generation team to ensure messaging and positioning drive qualified pipeline.
• Team Building & Leadership
  • Build and scale the marketing function—recruit, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams across product marketing, content, and brand.
  • Foster a culture of experimentation, data‑driven decision‑making, and creative excellence.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with sales, product, engineering, and research.
  • Partner closely with existing demand generation leadership to align on GTM execution.

• 8+ years of marketing experience, with at least 3+ years in leadership roles at consumer products, high‑growth B2B SaaS, or developer‑focused companies.
• Proven track record building and scaling marketing from early stage ($5M‑$50M ARR) through hypergrowth.
• Deep expertise in product marketing, brand strategy, and technical product marketing for developer‑focused products.
• Experience with both product‑led growth (PLG) and enterprise sales motions.
• Strong storytelling ability—you can distill complex technology into compelling narratives.
• Data‑driven mindset with experience partnering with growth teams on pipeline and revenue metrics.
• Entrepreneurial builder mentality; comfortable operating in ambiguity and moving fast.

• Experience marketing cutting‑edge AI/ML products or foundational models.
• Background at companies that defined new categories or emerged as category leaders.
• Technical background or deep comfort working with engineering and research teams.
• Experience marketing to multiple personas: developers, technical decision‑makers, and C‑suite buyers.
• Strong network in AI, developer tools, or SaaS communities.

We offer a flexible work schedule, unlimited PTO, competitive healthcare, gear stipends, and a diverse, inclusive, and supportive team culture. This position is full‑time and located in the San Francisco Bay Area.