Founding GTM Engineer

Virio

$150K — $250K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in outbound or sales development in early-stage companies
  • Demonstrated success in generating revenue-driving pipeline
  • Experience as a player-coach, executing hands-on while leading others
  • Ability to think strategically with a focus on scalability and repeatability
  • Proficient with modern sales tools such as Clay, Apollo, HubSpot, LinkedIn
  • Deep knowledge of B2B SaaS buyers and GTM strategies
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on metrics-driven optimization
  • Experience in high-intensity startup environments

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the full outbound sales process, including strategy and execution
  • Source and close strategic sales opportunities with founders and AEs
  • Lead and train a team of Business Development Representatives (BDRs)
  • Develop scalable outbound playbooks for lead prospecting and outreach
  • Align outbound initiatives with growth and marketing campaigns
  • Experiment and iterate on messaging and engagement strategies
  • Act as an active outbound sales representative
  • Foster a culture of accountability and speed through coaching
  • Collaborate with the CEO and GTM leadership on strategy and execution

Benefits

  • Competitive total compensation tied to impact and ownership
  • Equity in the company as part of the founding team
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • All work-related meals are provided
  • Relocation assistance for positions in San Francisco
  • Annual company-wide off-site gatherings
  • Direct access to company founders and leadership team
  • Opportunity for fast career advancement in a high-trust environment
  • Strong in-person culture emphasizing excellence
Full Job Description
Founding GTM Engineer

Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY)

Compensation: $150k-$250k base + $25K-$50K cash bonus + top of market equity

We are now looking for a Founding GTM Engineer to own and scale Virio's outbound and top-of-funnel motion.

What You'll Do
  • Own Virio's outbound engine end to end, including targeting, messaging, automation, and execution across email, LinkedIn, and events
  • Personally source and close strategic opportunities alongside founders and AEs
  • Lead, train, and manage a small team of high-output BDRs
  • Build scalable outbound playbooks for prospecting, outreach, and meeting booking
  • Align outbound campaigns with growth, content, paid, and event initiatives
  • Run fast experiments across messaging, cadences, and tooling to improve conversion
  • Lead from the front by being one of the most active outbound reps
  • Coach continuously to build a culture of speed, accountability, and iteration
  • Partner closely with the CEO, Head of Growth, and GTM leadership on strategy and execution


What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Outbound & GTM ownership - Experience owning outbound or sales development in fast-moving or early-stage environments
  • Proven pipeline generation - Track record of personally generating significant, revenue-driving pipeline
  • Player-coach leadership - Ability to execute hands-on while simultaneously leading and developing others
  • Systems-first mindset - Strong systems thinking with a bias toward scale, repeatability, and leverage
  • Modern outbound tooling fluency - Hands-on experience with tools like Clay, Apollo, HubSpot, and LinkedIn
  • B2B SaaS buyer expertise - Deep understanding of founders and GTM leaders as core buying personas
  • Metrics-driven optimization - Highly analytical with strong intuition for improving conversion rates across the funnel
  • High-intensity startup comfort - Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-output startup environments


Traits That Thrive at Virio
  • High agency & execution bias - Takes action immediately without waiting for direction
  • Pipeline obsession - Focused on pipeline quality, velocity, and sustained forward momentum
  • Comfort with ambiguity - Energized by uncertainty and motivated by building from scratch
  • Direct, accountable communication - Values clarity, speed, and ownership in communication
  • Low ego & relentless ownership - Takes full responsibility and follows through without excuses


Benefits
  • Work directly with the founders
  • Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership
  • Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • All working meals covered
  • Relocation support for San Francisco
  • Company-wide annual off-site
  • High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world-class client partners
  • In-person culture with deep commitment to excellence


This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions.

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