Developer Community & Experiential Events Lead

Vercel Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

WFH budget

Flexible time off

Job summary

Vercel Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Community Manager, Experiential Marketing to plan and execute events that connect developers with the Vercel ecosystem.

You will lead meetups, workshops, and programs both at the HQ and in external venues, shaping memorable experiences that showcase our products and culture. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing budgets, timelines, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in developer advocacy, devrel, community, or similar role.
• Experience running developer-facing events, hackathons, or meetups.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events, meetups, hackathons, and developer programs at HQ and external venues.
• Turn ideas into repeatable, scalable experiences that engage developers and grow participation.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and logistics; track costs and ensure deadlines.
• Coordinate with support staff (catering, AV, facilities) to meet event needs.
• Maintain attendee lists, budgets, and post-event reports for impact assessment.
• Identify and resolve potential issues related to events.
• continuously improve event processes and attendee experiences.
• Provide on-site support during events to ensure smooth operations and satisfaction.
• Manage event-related communications, invites, reminders, and follow-ups.

Skills

Developer relations

Event planning

Budget management

Project coordination

Communication

Job description

Vercel Inc. in San Francisco is seeking a Community Manager, Experiential Marketing to plan and execute events that connect developers with the Vercel ecosystem.

You will lead meetups, workshops, and programs both at the HQ and in external venues, shaping memorable experiences that showcase our products and culture. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing budgets, timelines, and cross‑functional collaboration.