AI Developer Events & Operations Lead

Zilliz; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Unlimited PTO

Equity

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Zilliz is seeking an Events & Operations Specialist in the United States, focusing on planning and executing developer meetups, customer events, and industry conferences. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, and DevRel to ensure events meet objectives, stay on schedule, and stay within budget, while also supporting internal operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic startup setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in event marketing, event coordination, or related operations.
• Hands-on experience organizing events with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle competing priorities.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to work with limited supervision in a startup environment.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally to support events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of developer meetups, community events, conferences, and trade shows across NA and Europe.
• Manage event logistics: registration, communications, venue, vendors, materials, and on-site coordination.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and DevRel to align objectives and schedules.
• Maintain timelines and budgets, track tasks, and resolve issues affecting execution.
• Coordinate with external partners throughout planning and post-event follow-ups.

Skills

Event planning

Event coordination

Project management

Vendor liaison

Stakeholder management

Tools

Event management tools

Job description

Zilliz is seeking an Events & Operations Specialist in the United States, focusing on planning and executing developer meetups, customer events, and industry conferences. You will partner with Marketing, Sales, and DevRel to ensure events meet objectives, stay on schedule, and stay within budget, while also supporting internal operations.

The role requires strong organizational skills, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic startup setting.