Community Engineer

<div class="content-intro"><h2>About Vercel:</h2> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.<br></span></p> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.</span></p></div><h2>About the Role:</h2> <p>Vercel is hiring a Senior Developer Ecosystem &amp; Open Source Lead to evolve and scale our developer ecosystem strategy within the Marketing organization.</p> <p>You will report to the Head of Marketing Programs &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h2>What You Will Do:</h2> <ul> <li><strong>Own and evolve Vercel’s Developer-Facing programs</strong>, refining sponsorship frameworks, strengthening maintainer relationships, and increasing the programs' visibility and measurable impact across the ecosystem.</li> <li><strong>Define and lead Vercel’s developer ecosystem strategy</strong>, identifying priority focus areas, building high-leverage partnerships, and positioning Vercel at the center of the modern web.</li> <li><strong>Own global conference and sponsorship strategy</strong>, determining where and how Vercel shows up, representing the company at flagship events, and establishing clear ROI for ecosystem investments.</li> <li><strong>Shape developer thought leadership and narrative</strong>, contributing to Vercel Media and ensuring our ecosystem presence reinforces brand, product positioning, and long-term marketing goals.</li> <li><strong>Drive cross-functional alignment</strong>, partnering with Developer Experience, Community, Product Marketing, and Brand to translate ecosystem strategy into scalable activation.</li> </ul> <h2>About You:</h2> <ul> <li>6+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Marketing, OSS leadership, or ecosystem strategy; with 1+ year of team management experience&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience owning or scaling an existing open source or ecosystem program.</li> <li>Strong relationships within the modern web or open source community.</li> <li>Experience managing sponsorship investments and evaluating ROI.</li> <li>Proven conference speaking experience at high-visibility developer events.</li> <li>Ability to connect ecosystem initiatives to measurable marketing and business impact.</li> <li>Deep technical fluency with modern web technologies (e.g., Next.js, frontend frameworks, cloud platforms).</li> <li>Willing and able to travel regularly for conferences and ecosystem engagements.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits:</h2> <ul> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Competitive compensation package, including equity.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Inclusive Healthcare Package.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Flexible Time Off.</li> <li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.</li> </ul> <p><span data-sheets-root="1">The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $168,000 - $231,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Fra