The Relationship Engineer
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I write code that acquires customers.
Essays on AI, marketing, and go-to-market — and original benchmarks on the GTM Engineer role.
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The May 2026 GTM Engineer Benchmark
Why your GTM Engineer role won't fill.
| month | Openings per year |
|---|---|
| Dec '24 | 16 |
| Mar '25 | 51 |
| Jun '25 | 106 |
| Sep '25 | 191 |
| Dec '25 | 254 |
| Mar '26 | 331 |
| May '26 | 402 |
FrameworkThe Pick 4 Framework
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