About Giga
Giga builds the electrical infrastructure that powers the modern world. We manufacture transformers, switchboards, and modular data centers for customers across the United States and the globe. Together, our team combines fresh perspectives with deep industry experience to solve real-world problems for our customers. We move fast and think practically. If you're ready to make an impact in an industry that matters, we're looking for people like you.
What you’ll do
As the Application and Marketing Engineer, you will be our Engineering Advocate to serve as the bridge between our product and our buyers—translating complex electrical engineering concepts and product roadmap details into clear, educational, and actionable content for technical decision-makers.
This is a founding marketing role that sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and go-to-market teams. You’ll work closely with our team in Long Beach (switchboard manufacturing) and Houston (medium voltage equipment) to stay on top of product development cycles, then bring that knowledge into the field - equipping end users, distributors, and sales teams with accurate, engaging, and technically credible content.
From technical videos and launch materials to spec breakdowns and customer guides, you’ll drive how Giga talks about its products to the market, especially across specific segments: distributors, data centers, renewables & utilities.
Where you’ll work
This role is remote with monthly quarterly offsites in our Houston location.
Responsibilities
- Act as the technical voice of product lines—owning how we explain, teach, and position our switchboards, transformers, and data center equipment
- Translate engineering and roadmap updates into content for distributors, engineers, and field buyers
- Communicate with confidence on camera and in writing, delivering product walkthroughs, feature breakdowns, and how-to content
- Drive product marketing deliverables from R&D to launch—including spec sheets, product videos, sales enablement materials, and customer guides
- Partner with our engineering and product teams in Long Beach and Houston to stay up to speed on roadmap and manufacturing updates
- Collaborate with content and demand gen to support campaigns, ABM initiatives, and product education
- Create technical content for web, social, newsletters, and live conversations, tailored to how each segment buys and evaluates
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of power distribution products—especially switchboards, switchgear, or transformers
- You're a confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts without oversimplifying
- Proven experience working closely with engineering or product teams, and the ability to effectively translate their work for external audiences
- Comfortable on video, with a knack for making technical topics both engaging and easily digestible
- Thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment and take pride in delivering with clarity and ownership, and speed.
Bonus points
- Experience in product marketing, field engineering, or applications engineering
- A passion for creating content for distributors, engineers, or technical decision-makers
- Deep knowledge on how to position industrial equipment across segments like data centers, utilities, or renewables
- Proven experience on a go-to-market team or product launch from concept to customer rollout
- Expertise on writing technical papers, application notes, white papers, or training materials in the electrical power industry.
- An engineering-related degree or equivalent field experience in power distribution
Benefits
- Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
- Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Unlimited PTO
- Parental leave
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Commuter benefits
- Monthly team onsites where all offices come in–person to collaborate
Pay Transparency
The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
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