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Head of Developer Community

Vercel · New York, United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteManagement$200k–$300k/yrFull-time

About the role

Vercel is hiring a Head of Developer Community to evolve and scale our developer ecosystem strategy within the Marketing organization. You will report to the Head of Marketing Programs & Vercel Media and lead the team that is responsible for owning and expanding Vercel’s existing Developer-Facing programs, leading ecosystem partnerships, and defining our global conference and sponsorship strategy across the developer ecosystem.

This is a strategic, externally facing role focused on strengthening Vercel’s influence across the modern web ecosystem. You'll be in a player/coach role, leading a small team while operating directly to deepen relationships with open source maintainers and ecosystem leaders, ensure our sponsorships and conference presence are high-impact, and position Vercel at the center of key developer conversations.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Marketing, OSS leadership, or ecosystem strategy; with 1+ year of team management experience
  • Experience owning or scaling an existing open source or ecosystem program
  • Strong relationships within the modern web or open source community
  • Experience managing sponsorship investments and evaluating ROI
  • Proven conference speaking experience at high-visibility developer events
  • Ability to connect ecosystem initiatives to measurable marketing and business impact
  • Deep technical fluency with modern web technologies (e.g., Next.js, frontend frameworks, cloud platforms)
  • Willing and able to travel regularly for conferences and ecosystem engagements

Qualifications

  • Passionate about the modern web and open source communities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience with marketing tools and strategies

Skills

  • Developer relations and community management
  • Ecosystem strategy and partnership management
  • Sponsorship and event planning
  • Marketing and communications
  • Technical knowledge of modern web technologies

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills
  • Flexible Time Off
  • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed

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