Senior Developer Ecosystem Manager
About The Position
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. 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. 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 be 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 will 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.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
