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Are you a full-stack Product Marketer who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, strategic storytelling, and high-impact GTM execution? Are you passionate about helping engineering teams adopt next-gen API infrastructure - and excited to shape how the category-leading GraphQL platform shows up in the market? If that sounds like you, let’s talk.


Apollo is the industry standard for GraphQL, powering mission-critical APIs at organizations like Netflix, Airbnb, and The New York Times. With over 750M downloads and adoption across 30,000+ engineering teams, we’re building the leading API orchestration platform for the era of composable architecture. And we’re looking for a Principal Product Marketing Manager to help us tell the story of our platform and drive the creation of high performing campaigns promoting it.


This is a rare opportunity to lead platform marketing at a high-growth company that’s defining a new category and reshaping how modern applications are built. You’ll craft differentiated narratives that resonate with technical buyers, own the content strategy that fuels education and pipeline, and partner closely with Sales and Product to launch high-impact plays. Being part of a small but mighty PMM team, you’ll have high visibility, full ownership, and the support of a world-class Product and GTM org.


If you're excited to tell the platform story that shapes how the next generation of developers build with APIs, we’d love to meet you.


What you'll do
  • Build Apollo’s Platform narrative. Shape the story around our core platform capabilities - performance, observability, security, scale - and position Apollo as the trusted platform for running critical workloads.
  • Create content that drives engagement and pipeline. From launch assets to evergreen content, you’ll create high-quality, technical, and strategic materials that support demand generation, drive product activation, and help the Sales team close deals.
  • Drive Enterprise GTM alignment. Partner closely with Sales to design and enable full-funnel plays, map content to the buyer journey, and help field teams articulate Apollo’s value to engineering and platform leaders.
  • Deepen our technical storytelling muscle. Write and shape content that resonates with developers and platform engineers - from explainer blogs to deep dives on orchestration patterns.
  • Partner cross-functionally. Collaborate with Product to shape feature positioning, influence the roadmap with customer and market insights, and build integrated campaigns with Demand Gen that convert technical leads into pipeline.
  • Bring insights to the table. Use data, research, and direct field conversations to understand what’s landing with our audience and continuously refine our messaging and content roadmap.


Who you are
  • You have 5–7+ years of experience in product marketing, with a focus on B2B technology. You've built go-to-market strategies for products in infrastructure, developer tools, API platforms, or AI.
  • You're a technical product marketer who knows how to speak to a developer audience. You've marketed complex Enterprise SaaS platforms—like DevOps tools, cloud services, or AI—and can translate technical value into clear, compelling messaging.
  • Builder’s mindset. You have experience working in a high-growth startup environment, and you're energized by a fast-paced setting and love creating structure, messaging, and programs from scratch. You’re hands-on, curious, and accountable for outcomes.
  • Technical aptitude. You're hands-on and eager to understand how our product works firsthand - so you can speak credibly and clearly to our prospects and customers. You’ve enabled Sales teams to win complex deals. You understand what platform and engineering leaders care about, and how to communicate value to them.
  • Content machine. You know how to produce content that performs - long-form, short-form, strategic, and technical - and you care deeply about quality and clarity.
  • Strong collaborator. You’re at home working across Product, Sales, and Demand Gen, and you know how to align efforts to move the business forward.
  • Data-informed. You’re results-oriented, curious about what’s working, and always looking for ways to optimize based on real performance signals.
  • Strong executive presence. You can communicate with and write for C-level stakeholders.


Nice to have
  • Familiarity with the GraphQL ecosystem.
  • Experience designing campaigns that reach both the end-user (e.g. IC software engineer) and economic buyer (e.g. VP Engineering).


$212,500 - $250,000 a year
At Apollo, we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation whilst ensuring consistency within the team in each country. We make hiring decisions based on your skills, experience, and our overall assessment of what we learned during the hiring process. 

In addition to the U.S. base salary range, we also provide equity and benefits. Apollo offers all U.S. employees a choice of 3 Anthem Blue Cross medical plans and California residents can also choose from an additional 2 Kaiser medical plans. Dental and Vision benefits are provided by Sun Life Financial.

Location: This is a remote position that can be done from anywhere in the US.


Equal Opportunity: Apollo is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a talented and diverse workforce.


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E-Verify: Apollo is an E-Verify employer and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information please visit E-Verify.

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What You Should Know About Principal Product Marketing Manager, Platform, Apollo

Are you an experienced Principal Product Marketing Manager looking to make an impact in the tech space? At Apollo, a leader in GraphQL API solutions, we’re on the lookout for someone like you to join our dynamic team remotely in the United States. As the Principal Product Marketing Manager, you'll dive into everything from crafting compelling narratives around our cutting-edge platform capabilities—like performance and security—to generating engaging content that not only builds awareness but also drives demand. Your role will be pivotal in aligning our go-to-market strategies with Sales, ensuring that the message we send resonates with both technical buyers and developers. This is not just a job; it’s a chance to shape the future of API development by connecting engineering teams with our category-defining solutions. You'll bring your hands-on experience in product marketing, especially in B2B tech, and a builder’s mindset to navigate the fast-paced environment that is Apollo. With over 750M downloads and widespread adoption across major organizations, you will have the opportunity to influence how the next generation of applications are built. If your passion aligns with creating content that showcases technical excellence and you thrive in collaborative settings, then let’s craft an amazing journey together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Principal Product Marketing Manager, Platform Role at Apollo
What are the key responsibilities of the Principal Product Marketing Manager at Apollo?

As the Principal Product Marketing Manager at Apollo, you will be responsible for creating strategic narratives surrounding our platform capabilities, producing content that drives engagement and sales pipeline, and aligning with our Sales team for effective GTM campaigns. This includes working closely with Product to influence feature positioning and developing data-informed strategies that resonate with technical buyers.

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What qualifications do I need to apply for the Principal Product Marketing Manager position at Apollo?

To apply for the Principal Product Marketing Manager position at Apollo, candidates should have 5-7 years of experience in product marketing, particularly focusing on B2B technology. Experience with API platforms, developer tools, and a technical marketing background to effectively communicate with a developer audience are essential qualifications.

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How does the Principal Product Marketing Manager at Apollo contribute to cross-functional collaboration?

A key aspect of the Principal Product Marketing Manager role at Apollo involves fostering cross-functional collaboration. You will partner closely with Product teams to shape product feature narratives and work with Sales and Demand Gen to create integrated campaigns that effectively bring our platform's message to the market.

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What kind of content will I be creating as the Principal Product Marketing Manager at Apollo?

In the role of Principal Product Marketing Manager at Apollo, you will produce a variety of content, including technical blogs, explainer videos, launch materials, and educational content for demand generation. Your focus will be on high-quality output that engages developers and influences key buying decisions.

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Is prior experience in the GraphQL ecosystem necessary for the Principal Product Marketing Manager role at Apollo?

While familiarity with the GraphQL ecosystem is a nice-to-have, it is not strictly necessary for the Principal Product Marketing Manager role at Apollo. What is crucial is your experience in product marketing within the tech industry, particularly around complex SaaS platforms that illustrate a strong capability in speaking to a technical audience.

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Can you describe your experience with creating go-to-market strategies as a Principal Product Marketing Manager?

When answering this question, highlight specific go-to-market initiatives you led, the targeted audience, and the results achieved. Discuss how you aligned with cross-functional teams to optimize launch outcomes and ensure the messaging resonated well with the technical audience.

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How would you approach building a product narrative for Apollo's platform?

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How do you ensure your content remains relevant and engaging in a fast-paced tech environment?

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