About this opportunity
TetherIA lists this Marketing & Operations Lead opportunity in santa clara, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
TetherIA is a VC‑backed Bay‑Area startup founded by alumni of Tesla, Waymo, and Apple. Our mission is to endow robots with human‑level dexterity by pairing high‑DOF robotic hands with state‑of‑the‑art perception and control. We ship real hardware, iterate fast, and validate every idea on the bench. If you thrive on turning first‑principles designs into production‑ready systems, come build the future of manipulation with us.
We’ve just launched our first product: the Aero Hand Open — a $350 open‑source dexterous hand for embodied AI, research, and robotics development. It’s affordable, functional, and open — built for researchers, developers, and hobbyists around the world.
Now that our first product is live, we’re looking for our first non‑engineering hire to help us grow — connecting with users, managing orders, running events, and telling the world about our vision.
With the product launch complete, we are expanding our team beyond engineering for the first time. We are hiring a Marketing & Operations Lead to handle all non‑engineering activities related to the product, from community engagement to marketing, logistics, and events.
Responsibilities
Community & Customer Engagement
Serve as the main contact for customers, collaborators, and research partners
Follow up with early adopters and handle incoming order and collaboration requests
Manage communication channels and maintain strong relationships with the community
Marketing & Brand Growth
Manage and update company website, online store, and social media presence
Plan and execute marketing campaigns, newsletters, and product announcements
Coordinate participation in events such as conferences, demo days, and hackathons
Create marketing materials including brochures, blog posts, and digital assets
Event & Operations Support
Organize and coordinate demo booths, hackathons, and community workshops
Support logistics for product shipments, sponsorships, and event participation
Track and manage basic operations related to orders, vendors, and fulfillment
Qualifications
Required
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience managing customer relations, marketing tasks, or event coordination
Ability to operate independently and take initiative in a fast‑moving environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred
Experience in a robotics, AI, or hardware startup environment
Familiarity with open‑source communities or research ecosystems
Working knowledge of Shopify, GitHub, Notion, or related tools
Understanding of ROS, robotics simulation, or technical product communication
Why Join TetherIA
This is a rare opportunity to join a high‑impact robotics startup at the ground floor.
You will work directly with the founding team and shape how TetherIA interacts with its users, community, and partners worldwide.
Your work will directly influence how embodied AI research and open‑source robotics reach a global audience.
To Apply:
Send your resume or portfolio to with subject line:
“Marketing & Operations — (Your Name)”
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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Worksite address
santa clara, CA, 95053, US
Who can apply
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