Head of Developer Community (San Francisco)

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide . Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

Vercel is hiring a Senior Developer Ecosystem & Open Source Lead 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.

What You Will Do:

• Own and evolve Vercel’s Developer‑Facing programs , refining sponsorship frameworks, strengthening maintainer relationships, and increasing the programs’ visibility and measurable impact across the ecosystem.
• Define and lead Vercel’s developer ecosystem strategy , identifying priority focus areas, building high‑leverage partnerships, and positioning Vercel at the center of the modern web.
• Own global conference and sponsorship strategy , determining where and how Vercel shows up, representing the company at flagship events, and establishing clear ROI for ecosystem investments.
• Shape developer thought leadership and narrative , contributing to Vercel Media and ensuring our ecosystem presence reinforces brand, product positioning, and long‑term marketing goals.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment , partnering with Developer Experience, Community, Product Marketing, and Brand to translate ecosystem strategy into scalable activation.

About You:

• 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.
• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• 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.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $200,000 - $300,000. Actual salary will be based on job‑related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity‑based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.