About Quilt Software
Ever wondered how your favorite local shops compete with the big guys? That’s where we come in. We’re Quilt Software, providing Main Street's unsung heroes – from quirky cheese shops to family-run jewelry stores – with the tools they need to compete. Last year, we helped 14,000+ shops make over $2 billion in sales with our family of industry-specific software solutions.
If you get a kick out of supporting local businesses, love great software, and want to be part of a company that’s powering Main Street, we’d love to chat. Come join us in our quest to keep local retail not just alive, but thriving!
Quilt’s powerful suite of solutions has AI concepts at its core, featuring a scalable model where acquired technology and teammates augment a core foundation with new experiential insights. As we embark on a transformative journey expanding artificial intelligence (AI) into our remaining strategies and products, we seek a passionate AI Technical Evangelist to be a focal point for this charge.
Role Overview:
The AI Technical Evangelist at Quilt Software will serve as a key orchestrator of our AI initiatives. Reporting directly to the CTO, this role blends technical expertise with business acumen to ensure all AI-related efforts align with Quilt's overarching vision. The ideal candidate lives and breathes AI, wakes up thinking about it, and thrives in an environment where innovation and strategy intersect.
Key Responsibilities:
- AI Advocacy and Awareness:
o Champion AI technology across Quilt, raising awareness and fostering enthusiasm at all organizational levels.
o Run educational and promotional initiatives to drive awareness and adoption of AI within Quilt. - Strategic Oversight:
o Take ownership of the CTO’s AI strategic initiatives, driving projects from conception to execution.
o Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with Quilt's AI roadmap.
o Identify emerging AI trends and technologies, evaluating their relevance and impact on Quilt’s operations and products. - Consensus Building:
o Serve as a unifying voice for AI initiatives, ensuring all teams are aligned and "oaring in the same direction."
o Facilitate discussions and workshops to gather input, address concerns, and build support for AI-driven decisions. - Operational Integration:
o Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate AI solutions into Quilt’s workflows, products, and services.
o Measure and communicate the impact of AI initiatives on efficiency, revenue, and customer experience. Prioritize initiatives based on expected outcomes and demonstrated progress. - Thought Leadership:
o Represent Quilt’s AI vision both internally and externally, contributing to thought leadership through blogs, presentations, or conferences. Prepare board updates on AI strategy quarterly.
o Build Quilt’s reputation as an AI-driven innovator within the industry.
Qualifications:
- Technical Expertise:
o Deep understanding of and demonstrated curiosity about AI technologies, frameworks, and trends.
o Experience in AI strategy, product development, or implementation. - Business Acumen:
o Ability to assess the financial and operational impact of AI initiatives.
o Strong decision-making skills with a balance of innovation and pragmatism. - Leadership and Communication:
o Proven ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.
o Exceptional storytelling skills to articulate complex AI concepts to diverse audiences.
o Senior project management and communication skills; the ability to manage the management of projects and to communicate at an executive level about the status and impact of detailed operational programs.
Preferred Background:
- 2+ years of experience in AI-focused roles (e.g., AI Strategist, Technical Evangelist, Product Manager, Technical or Strategy Consultant or similar).
- 4+ years of experience working at the intersection of technology and business, ideally in SaaS or software companies.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k Opportunity with Company Match
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a rapidly growing company
• Ongoing training and professional development initiatives
• Fun and collaborative work environment with a focus on teamwork and innovation
Why Join Quilt Software?
If you get a kick out of supporting local businesses, love great software, and want to be part of a company that’s powering Main Street, we’d love to chat. Come join us in our quest to keep local retail not just alive but thriving!
Salary: $165k - $175k, depending on experience
Remote, USA
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What We Do
Quilt assembles software companies providing POS solutions for highly-specialized vertical industries with complex inventory management requiments. Each solution is uniquely tailored to the needs of that particular industry, but they are all backed by a common set of resources for added strength and resilience.
Quilt is a PSG portfolio company (www.psgequity.com).
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