Marketing Manager

About us

Cracken is an applied AI lab built by ex–nation-state operators and AI researchers, delivering the world's first Uncensored Vibe Hacking platform that safely amplifies security teams and gives enterprises proven, auditable security resilience.

The role

We're looking for a Marketing Manager with a strong SMM & Content Creation focus to own our external voice and build credibility in a highly technical cybersecurity domain. This is a hands-on, high-impact role with real ownership over brand voice, visibility, and thought leadership.

What you’ll do

• Execute marketing strategy aligned with business goals
• Create technical content — turning security research, product features, and engineering work into deep, credible material (technical blog posts, breakdowns, explainers)
• Build and manage content and media plans across LinkedIn, X/Twitter, blog, and website
• Build relationships with media, partners, and communities
• Support conference presence, including announcements, live coverage, and post-event content
• Identify trends, news hooks, and PR opportunities in cyber & AI
• Collaborate directly with founders, product, sales, and design teams
• Track performance, prepare monthly reports, and optimize based on metrics

Must have

• 3+ years of experience in Marketing, SMM, Content, or a related hybrid role
• Experience in cybersecurity domain
• Demonstrated ability to write technical content (e.g. technical blog posts, whitepapers, or deep-dive explainers)
• Strong SMM track record with real cases of growing a targeted audience
• Hands-on experience using AI tools for content and marketing workflows
• Excellent English copywriting skills
• Ability to translate complex technical topics into clear, credible messaging
• Ability to organize lightweight marketing ops, including content calendar, contractors, and timelines
• Proactive, ownership-driven mindset; comfortable operating in an early-stage startup

Nice to have

• Experience working with top-tier cybersecurity media (e.g. The Hacker News, Dark Reading, BleepingComputer, SecurityWeek, CyberScoop, Krebs on Security, etc.)

CHANNELS & TOOLS

Experience with:

• LinkedIn, X/Twitter, company blog and website
• Media/press outreach and pitching
• AI-assisted content and marketing tools

Why Cracken?

• Real-world impact: Technology validated in nation-state operations and grounded in hands-on internal research
• Team with a mission: Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and top-tier industry veterans, driven by intrinsic motivation shaped by real-world adversity
• Adaptive roles: We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path
• Perfect timing: Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to win against sophisticated adversaries

What we offer

• Opportunity to build a global cybersecurity brand from an early stage
• Direct collaboration with founders and cyber operators
• High autonomy and real ownership
• Fully remote & flexible work setup
• Competitive compensation