Founding Engineer – SF Hackerhouse (Visa sponsored; $3M pre-seed)
Clera
Vienna, ViennaOn-site
7 months ago
CleraVienna, Vienna
ABOUT THE ROLE
Own and scale the outbound email engine for a growing AI communications software company. This role combines email infrastructure, deliverability, copywriting, and experimentation to generate qualified pipeline.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Build and operate high-volume email sending infrastructure across multiple domains and mailboxes.
- Manage deliverability, including domain configuration, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, warmup, bounce management, and inbox placement.
- Write and test personalized cold email copy that sounds human and drives responses.
- Build prospect lists and maintain accurate, well-segmented outreach data.
- Run experiments on messaging, subject lines, send times, and targeting, then use results to improve campaigns.
- Manage outbound workflows and integrations across email outreach, MarTech, and CRM tools.
- Translate campaign performance into insights that support the sales pipeline.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years of experience building and operating high-volume outbound email infrastructure, with experience handling six- or seven-figure monthly sending volumes.
- Expertise in deliverability fundamentals, including SPF/DKIM/DMARC, domain reputation, warmup protocols, bounce hygiene, and inbox placement.
- Hands-on experience managing many mailboxes and domains using tools such as Smartlead, Instantly, or equivalent platforms.
- Strong cold email writing, prospect list building, data hygiene, and segmentation skills.
- Experience with modern MarTech and CRM platforms, B2B SaaS outbound workflows, and data-driven A/B testing or conversion optimization.
- Native-level German and fluent English.
- Familiarity with AI voice agents or conversational AI is useful.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: €80,000 to €100,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have local work authorization.
LOCATION
On-site in Vienna, Austria. Remote work within Austria may also be considered.
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Clera
Vienna, ViennaOn-site
7 months ago