Product Marketing Lead - Translation Foundations and Quality

Meet DeepL. DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL’s Language AI platform for human‑like translation, improved writing and real‑time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent – an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world‑renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey.

What sets us apart is our blend of cutting‑edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well‑being.

The Product Marketing Team plays a critical role in connecting product, marketing, and revenue. Our role combines strategy, storytelling, and market analysis to drive the growth of our platform. We are looking for a Lead Product Marketing Manager to own the Go‑To‑Market for the Engine of DeepL. In this role, you will lead the GTM strategy for our Translation Foundations and Quality track, the core infrastructure that ensures our translations are contextually perfect for the world’s most demanding enterprises. You will act as a strategic thinker who distills market insights and competitive analysis into a clear vision, collaborating closely with product development, sales, and customer success to ensure the successful launch and ongoing promotion of our foundational AI offerings.

Your responsibilities:

• Own the end‑to‑end Product Marketing strategy and execution for the Translation Foundations and Quality track, defining how the world understands DeepL’s core quality and adaptability.
• Inform the product roadmap by distilling market, competitive, and customer insights into actionable requirements.
• Translate complex AI capabilities and foundational research into clear, outcome‑driven messaging that differentiates our core offerings from the rest of the market.
• Lead the planning and execution of global product launches, coordinating across Marketing, Product, and Revenue teams to drive awareness and user adoption.
• Collaborate with the Sales Enablement team to provide global revenue teams with the training and assets needed to position our technical foundations effectively against competitors.
• Work across Marketing and Revenue to ensure a unified strategy that drives long‑term user retention and platform awareness.

Qualities we look for:

• 8+ years of professional experience in Marketing, Product, or Revenue, with at least 6 years in B2B Product Marketing.
• A full‑stack PMM who can move seamlessly between high‑level research strategy and tactical revenue enablement.
• Proven success in driving go‑to‑market strategies for complex, foundational technologies or platform‑level products.
• A natural storyteller with the ability to translate highly technical concepts into narratives that resonate with enterprise decision‑makers.
• High level of comfort navigating ambiguity and using data‑driven insights to solve complex problems in a fast‑moving environment.
• Strong cross‑functional leadership skills and experience working with product development, research, and sales teams.
• AI literacy and a deep curiosity for how language technology is evolving for the enterprise.
• Fluency in English and a passion for languages and communication.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in Salesforce and HubSpot (or comparable CRM and Marketing Automation tools).
• Advanced project management skills using Asana, Jira, or similar platforms.

What we offer:

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities.
• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language‑focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication.
• Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with team members coming into the office twice a week.
• Virtual Shares – An ownership mindset in every role.
• Regular in‑person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team.
• Monthly full‑day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you’re passionate about.
• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind.
• Competitive benefits: we’ve crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location.

If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you’re hesitant because you don’t check all the boxes, don’t let that hold you back. At DeepL, it’s all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply—let’s discover your potential together. We can’t wait to meet you!

We are an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward!