Developer & Security Field Marketing Lead

Syndicate; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and informal atmosphere

Job summary

Aikido is building developer-first security products that reduce risk without slowing software delivery. We’re seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to lead regional events, champion developer and security communities, and drive measurable pipeline.

You’ll own end-to-end event programs while collaborating with sales, partnerships, and marketing to connect with developers, security leaders, and startup teams.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing
• Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products
• Comfortable running events from concept to execution
• Strong collaboration with sales teams and pipeline-driven marketing programs
• Experience managing conferences, meetups, and regional marketing programs
• Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

• Own Regional Events & Programs: Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings
• Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events)
• Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team
• Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline
• Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories
• Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion
• Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups
• Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams
• Support developer advocates and partners at community events
• Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities
• Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners
• Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline
• Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs
• Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments
• Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns

Skills

Field marketing

Event marketing

Community marketing

B2B SaaS

Developer tools

Cybersecurity

Conferences

Sales collaboration

Job description

Aikido is building developer-first security products that reduce risk without slowing software delivery. We’re seeking a hands-on Field Marketing Manager to lead regional events, champion developer and security communities, and drive measurable pipeline.

You’ll own end-to-end event programs while collaborating with sales, partnerships, and marketing to connect with developers, security leaders, and startup teams.