Senior Experiential Events Lead

Etched; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision packages

Housing subsidy of $2.5k per month

Relocation support for San Jose (Santn

Wellness benefits

Daily lunch and dinner in our office

Unlimited compute budget

Job summary

Etched is seeking a senior events leader to build and own the company’s identity in the physical world, leading our presence at industry conferences, recruiting events, product launch events, and investor-partner experiences.

You will own events from concept through execution, including creative direction, logistics, budgets, and measurement, collaborating closely with founders and other creatives to deliver polished, authentic in-person experiences in San Jose.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, experiential marketing, recruiting events, or event production.
• Impeccable taste and a portfolio of polished experiences.
• Strong attention to detail and composure when plans change.
• Experience with diverse event formats, from small dinners to large conferences.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with budget discipline and operational precision.
• Comfortable working with executives, engineers, recruiters, agencies, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Cohosted events with investors: lead event planning and logistics for events we cohost with our investors for top talent
• Product launch keynotes: build flagship annual event, unveiling new technology through compelling storytelling, polished presentations, and live demonstrations
• Company recruiting events: lead event planning and logistics for open labs and large recruiting events, in partnership with the recruiting team
• Conferences and public events: define Etched's brand presence at keystone industry conferences and events
• Internal company events: plan and execute offsites, town halls, quarterly full-team gatherings, and major celebrations such as boat parties and holiday parties
• Guest speakers: organize speaker events, including scheduling, logistics, and the attendee experience

Skills

Event planning

Experiential marketing

Recruiting events

Event production

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Etched is seeking a senior events leader to build and own the company’s identity in the physical world, leading our presence at industry conferences, recruiting events, product launch events, and investor-partner experiences.

You will own events from concept through execution, including creative direction, logistics, budgets, and measurement, collaborating closely with founders and other creatives to deliver polished, authentic in-person experiences in San Jose.