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 youll 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 youve 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 youve 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. Were building a community of top-tier talent who value both flexibility and professional growth.