About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Developer Experience Event Manager based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, planning, logistics, and on-site execution of developer-focused events, including conferences, trade shows, meetups, hackathons, and activations associated with major technology platform launches
- Collaborate with Developer Relations teams to translate regional engagement priorities into effective event plans
- Manage event sponsorships, partnership commitments, and associated deliverables
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with venues and vendors
- Develop, manage, and track event budgets across multiple regions and currencies
- Partner with Developer Marketing and internal marketing teams to create integrated event campaigns
- Create and maintain event listings and registration pages on company websites and event management platforms such as Splash and Luma
- Work with creative teams to develop event concepts, promotional materials, graphics, branded assets
- Coordinate speaking engagements, workshops, panels, and presentations
- Support the delivery of flagship integration showcases and technical demonstrations
- Manage product demonstrations end to end
- Prepare pre-event briefings, detailed run-of-show documents, operational plans, and post-event reports
- Track leads, attendee engagement, event performance, and return on investment
- Research new event opportunities, evaluate sponsorship proposals
- Travel internationally as required
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in event management or experiential marketing
- Genuine interest in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical communities
- Demonstrated experience managing global events
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Creative problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Proficiency with Google Workspace
- Familiarity with event registration and marketing platforms such as Splash and Luma
- Experience with Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, is an advantage
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally
Conditions
- Annual salary: $100,000–$125,000 USD for the Los Angeles, California market
- Healthcare coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans fully paid by the company
- Flexible time off: Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Career development: A personalized career roadmap
- Learning opportunities: Access to training, education, and professional development