Head of Developer Events & Global Experiences

PlanetScale, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanetScale, Inc. is seeking a Head of Events to own the strategy and hands-on execution of high-impact experiences connecting developers, engineers, customers, and the broader tech community with PlanetScale.

You will lead end-to-end events strategy across owned experiences, conferences, sponsored events, executive dinners, meetups, and hybrid formats, setting a bold creative bar and defining measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years leading events, experiential marketing, or developer/tech community programs.
• Experience engaging with developer, engineering, or technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage event budgets and measure ROI.
• Experience delivering a mix of owned events, conferences, and field activations.
• Excellent project, vendor, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end events strategy and portfolio including developer experiences, conferences, sponsored events, dinners, meetups, and hybrid/digital formats.
• Set design, storytelling, branding, and logistics to reflect PlanetScale's brand.
• Define and track metrics for developer acquisition, product adoption, community growth, pipeline, and brand.
• Build and manage a global events calendar and budget with ROI frameworks.
• Lead vendors, agencies, venues, AV, and creative partners.
• Operate as a hands-on contributor while shaping future growth of the function.
• Innovate formats beyond traditional booths (hackathons, build-alongs, roundtables, hybrid experiences).
• Collaborate with Sales, DevRel, Marketing, Brand, and leadership across functions.

Skills

Events experience

Developer relations

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Job description

PlanetScale, Inc. is seeking a Head of Events to own the strategy and hands-on execution of high-impact experiences connecting developers, engineers, customers, and the broader tech community with PlanetScale.

You will lead end-to-end events strategy across owned experiences, conferences, sponsored events, executive dinners, meetups, and hybrid formats, setting a bold creative bar and defining measurable outcomes.