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Aug 13, 2024


Engineering

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Full-time

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Lisbon or San Francisco

Head of Growth at Reach

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At Reach, we’re building the growth engine of the AI era.

We're not just building another analytics tool; we're building the first AI agent that actually does the work of SEO and AI Search Optimization. From technical optimization and content creation to securing backlinks, Reach acts as a 24/7 AI-powered growth team.

Reach helps companies rank higher on Google and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity, helping them significantly drive more traffic to their website and increase the number of qualified leads they are getting from organic channels to fill up their pipeline!



📍 Location

This role is in-person in Lisbon or San Francisco.

Our goal is to build a high-collaboration, in-person culture. We are building our foundational team in two key hubs: Lisbon and San Francisco.

  • For candidates in Lisbon: This role will operate on a hybrid model (3 anchor days in the office per week). You will have the opportunity to relocate to our San Francisco hub in the future, or you can choose to remain a core part of the Lisbon team.

  • For candidates in San Francisco: This role is in-person. We believe the speed and creative energy of being in the same room is a massive competitive advantage for a founding team.

🤝 The team

We are the team behind Rely.io — an internal developer portal used by top engineering orgs like ESPN Bet and Feedzai, and have launched AI products that reached #1 Product of the Day on Product Hunt.

We are a group of world class engineers who share a passion to create leading AI products.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture that's diverse, inclusive, and fosters collaboration and innovation.

At Rely.io we have raised $3.5M+ from top-tier firms like J12 Ventures, Shilling Capital Partners, TechstarsNYC, and TheVentureCity, as well as from notable angels.

The Opportunity: Why This Role?

  • This is a chance to build a category-defining product from the ground up, with a clear signal from the market that they want this now → Launched last week, about to hit $50k revenue, 100+ product sign ups for early access, 400+ Linkedin DMs of people asking for access to the product.

  • You’ll get the chance to design and build the entire growth engine for a category-defining company from scratch.

  • This is a "zero to one" role for a builder, not a "ten to one hundred" role for a manager. You will own the entire customer journey, from first touch to closed deal.

  • Solving one of the most important problems in the market right now → Building the growth engine of the AI era for companies, starting with the hottest need in the market right now: helping brands show up in search engines and AI platforms

  • This isn't just another SEO tool; it's the core growth engine for the next generation of companies.

  • You will have a product that has a clear, urgent value proposition and a massive market. It’s a product that basically sells itself.

  • Build a small, elite, product-obsessed team. No bureaucracy, no middle management. Just shipping product.

What You’ll Be Doing

📌 As our Founding Head of Growth, you are a player-coach who leads from the front. You are a doer, not just a strategist. You will:

  • Close the feedback loop between the market and the product. You will own the customer's voice, and your insights will be a primary driver of our product strategy.

  • Personally run the first growth experiments, write the first emails, create the first landing pages, and close the first 100 customers.

  • Systematically identify and test new growth channels, ruthlessly prioritizing what works and killing what doesn't.

  • Document everything. Your goal is to turn your successful experiments into repeatable playbooks.

  • Own the growth model. You will live in our analytics and CRM, constantly analyzing data to find new opportunities.

This Isn't For Everyone (Our Culture is Demanding)

We're building something extraordinary, and that requires extraordinary commitment. We're not the right place for everyone. Before applying, ensure you're ready for:

  • High-Performance Environment: We move fast and expect exceptional results. If you prefer comfort over challenge, this isn't your place.

  • Passion-Driven Work: We're deeply passionate about our mission, which sometimes means flexible hours to deliver on our commitments.

  • Constant Evolution: Our technology, strategies, and processes will change frequently as we learn and grow. If you're not highly adaptable or don't enjoy constant learning, you'll struggle.

  • Direct & Honest Communication: We value candid, straightforward feedback. If you prefer politeness over absolute clarity, our culture might feel uncomfortable.

💻 Our tech stack

Our Commitment to the Founding Team

We're not looking for employees; we're looking for partners. Our compensation and benefits are designed to align with that philosophy. We want you to have a massive stake in the outcome, the best environment to do your work, and the support you need to focus on the mission.

Founder-Level Ownership & Compensation

This is a key role on our founding team, with compensation structured for immense upside.

  • Meaningful Ownership: A life changing stock option package that reflects your impact and commitment, with a standard 4-year vest and 1-year cliff. You’ll have a real stake in the company you’re building and directly benefit from its success.

  • Early-Stage Salary: A competitive early-stage salary, designed to scale significantly with future funding and revenue.

  • Competitive Post-Milestone Salary: Once we hit our first major milestone, your salary will scale to a competitive SF market rate of $100k - $150k, with significant increases tied to future funding and revenue.

The Perks of Being Here (In-Person in SF)

We are unapologetically an in-person company because we believe speed, collaboration, and serendipity are our greatest competitive advantages. We've designed our environment to make being here an undeniable benefit.

  • A Dedicated Space for Deep Work: A beautiful, well-equipped office in San Francisco that is your sanctuary for building. No distractions, just focus.

  • Seamless Commutes: We cover your commuting costs (e.g., Caltrain pass, Clipper card) to make getting to the office effortless.

  • Team Lunches & A Stocked Kitchen: We eat lunch together every day. It's a time to connect, solve problems, and build the camaraderie that defines a founding team. The kitchen is always stocked with the snacks and drinks you need to stay energized.

  • Unmatched Speed & Serendipity: The best ideas happen at the whiteboard, not in a scheduled Zoom call. Our in-person culture is built for the rapid iteration and creative problem-solving that can only happen when a brilliant team is in the same room.

Growth & Connection

  • Stay on the Cutting Edge: We'll pay for your travel to the most important conferences in our space. You'll be the face of Reach in the community.

  • Meet Our Customers: Travel to meet our key customers and users. We believe that firsthand empathy is critical to building a great product.

  • Build a Global Bond: We come together to build in SF, but we also celebrate our wins together. Expect incredible yearly team retreats to amazing locations overseas.

The Essentials, Covered

These aren't perks; they're the essentials you need to do your best work without worry.

  • Premium Health Insurance: Top-tier medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.

  • The Best Tools for the Job: A brand-new, fully-loaded MacBook of your choice and any other software or hardware you need to be productive.

  • Flexible Time Off & Parental Leave: We trust you to manage your time. Take the vacation you need to recharge. We also offer comprehensive parental leave for new parents.

👇 Noteworthy

*Our job titles may encompass various career levels, and the actual base pay for this position will be determined based on multiple factors including training, transferable skills, work experience, business requirements, and market conditions. Additionally, this role is eligible for equity and comprehensive benefits.”

📧 How To Apply

  • Send your resume and a brief cover letter/introductory email explaining why you're the perfect fit for this founding role to hello@usereach.ai

  • Use the subject line: “[APPLICATION] Head of Growth at Reach - Your Name”