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Job Description: On-Call Marketing Engineer

Location: Remote (Flexible, Project-Based Engagements)
Company: FuntoNetwork (IT Solutions & Services Firm)
Engagement Model: Project-Based Contract with On-Call Availability
Focus Areas: Technical Marketing, Product Launches, Campaign Support, Sales Enablement

Position Overview

FuntoNetwork is establishing an innovative On-Call Marketing Engineering capability to provide our clients with flexible, high-impact technical marketing expertise. We seek a unique hybrid professional who combines engineering acumen with marketing creativity to execute time-sensitive, project-based marketing initiatives.

This role is designed for professionals who excel in short-duration, high-intensity projects and prefer flexible engagements over traditional full-time employment. You will be our clients' secret weapon for launching products, creating technical content, and executing data-driven marketing campaigns that require both technical depth and marketing sophistication.

Core Mission

Your primary objective: Deliver immediate, measurable marketing impact through project-based interventions that require both technical understanding and marketing execution capabilities.

How you'll create value:

  • Translate complex technical products into compelling marketing narratives
  • Execute technical marketing projects with precision and speed
  • Create marketing assets that bridge engineering specifications with customer benefits
  • Provide surge capacity for critical marketing initiatives without long-term commitment

Key Responsibilities & Project Types

Technical Content Creation (35% of engagements)

  • Develop technical whitepapers, case studies, and solution briefs that explain complex products to diverse audiences
  • Create product documentation, API guides, and technical specifications for marketing use
  • Produce technical blog posts, tutorials, and educational content that demonstrates product capabilities
  • Script and storyboard technical demo videos, webinars, and product walkthroughs

Product Launch Support (30% of engagements)

  • Execute technical aspects of product launches including documentation, demo environments, and sales training materials
  • Develop competitive positioning matrices and technical comparison guides
  • Create technical FAQs, implementation guides, and integration documentation
  • Support go-to-market planning with technical insights and market analysis

Campaign Technical Execution (25% of engagements)

  • Implement tracking, analytics, and technical infrastructure for marketing campaigns
  • Set up and optimize marketing automation workflows, lead scoring rules, and integration points
  • Create technical assets for ABM (Account-Based Marketing) campaigns targeting technical buyers
  • Analyze campaign performance data and provide technical recommendations for optimization

Sales Enablement Engineering (10% of engagements)

  • Develop technical battle cards, ROI calculators, and configuration tools for sales teams
  • Create interactive product demos and proof-of-concept frameworks
  • Train sales teams on technical differentiators and competitive positioning
  • Build technical qualification frameworks and discovery questionnaires

Engagement Model & Availability

On-Call Structure:

  • Availability Commitment: 20 hours per month minimum guaranteed availability
  • Response Time: 24-hour response commitment for new project requests
  • Project Duration: Typically 1-6 week engagements, 10-40 hours per week based on project scope
  • Peak Periods: Higher availability expected during client quarterly cycles (months 3, 6, 9, 12)

Compensation Approach:

  • Retainer Component: Monthly retainer for guaranteed availability
  • Project Rates: Tiered hourly or project-based pricing
  • Performance Bonuses: For projects exceeding agreed KPIs
  • Retainer Against Projects: Retainer amounts credited against project work

Required Competencies

Technical Requirements

  • 3+ years in technical marketing, developer relations, solutions engineering, or product marketing roles
  • Hands-on experience with at least two: API documentation, technical writing, demo environment setup, marketing automation systems, or analytics implementation
  • Understanding of modern tech stacks, cloud architectures, and development methodologies
  • Portfolio of technical marketing assets you've created (case studies, whitepapers, demos, documentation)

Marketing Capabilities

  • Experience executing integrated marketing campaigns with measurable outcomes
  • Proficiency with marketing tools (CRM, marketing automation, analytics platforms)
  • Understanding of funnel metrics, conversion optimization, and lead scoring
  • Ability to create content for different stages of the buyer journey

Project Excellence

  • Proven ability to deliver complete projects on tight timelines
  • Experience working in fluid, fast-paced environments with minimal supervision
  • Strong client management and expectation-setting skills
  • Portfolio of completed marketing projects with documented results

Ideal Candidate Profile

You thrive in this role if you:

  • Enjoy project variety and tackling different challenges regularly
  • Excel at rapid context switching and learning new technologies quickly
  • Prefer concrete projects with clear deliverables over ongoing maintenance
  • Have a "consultant mindset" with strong client service orientation
  • Can work independently while maintaining clear communication
  • Balance technical accuracy with marketing creativity effectively

What We Provide

Flexible Engagement:

  • Control over your schedule and project selection (right of first refusal)
  • Variety of projects across different industries and technologies
  • Clear project scopes with defined deliverables and timelines
  • Direct client interaction and relationship building

Professional Support:

  • Project management and client coordination support
  • Access to tools and platforms needed for project execution
  • Community of fellow on-call experts for collaboration
  • Administrative handling of contracts and payments

Growth Opportunities:

  • Priority access to higher-value projects as you demonstrate success
  • Potential for retainer-to-full-time transition if desired
  • Skill development across multiple technology domains
  • Portfolio expansion with diverse, real-world projects

Application Requirements

To be considered, please submit:

  1. Resume highlighting project-based and technical marketing experience
  2. Cover Letter addressing:

    • Your preferred engagement model and availability
    • Your approach to quickly mastering new technical domains
    • Examples of successful short-duration marketing projects
  3. Project Portfolio including:

    • 2-3 samples of technical marketing assets you've created
    • Brief case studies of marketing projects with measurable results
    • Description of your ideal project type and scope
  4. Availability Statement:

    • Your typical weekly availability windows
    • Notice required for project commitments
    • Any blackout periods or scheduling constraints

Why This Model Works

For Marketing Engineers: Maximum flexibility with professional structure. Variety of challenges without corporate politics. Opportunity to build a diverse portfolio while maintaining work-life balance.

For Our Clients: Access to senior-level expertise without full-time commitment. Ability to scale marketing technical resources with project needs. Faster project execution with dedicated, focused resources.

For FuntoNetwork: Builds a scalable talent model for fluctuating demand. Creates new service offering that complements existing capabilities. Develops deep client relationships through recurring project work.

Selection Process

  1. Initial Review: Portfolio and experience assessment (3-5 business days)
  2. Skills Assessment: Practical marketing engineering challenge (take-home, 3-4 hours)
  3. Working Session: Simulated project kickoff meeting (60 minutes)
  4. Reference Check: Conversations with previous clients or managers
  5. Onboarding: Agreement on initial projects and availability schedule

This is a contract position designed for professionals seeking project-based work with the support of an established firm. FuntoNetwork handles client acquisition, project scoping, and administrative overhead, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional marketing engineering work. We're building a community of top-tier talent who value both flexibility and professional growth.


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