CareerPlan

Head of Events

San Francisco Bay AreaFull-time$180k2026-07-30 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid · United States

Core

Own end-to-end events strategy and execution for high-impact experiences connecting developers, engineering leaders, and the tech community with PlanetScale.

Role type

Senior individual contributor, Head of Events

Builds

Owned developer experiences, conference presence, sponsored/partnered events, executive dinners, pop-up activations, meetups, field programs, and hybrid/digital formats

Domain

Developer tools, databases, and infrastructure

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Events strategy, experiential marketing, developer community management, creative vision, budget management, vendor management, project management, stakeholder influence, hands-on execution, innovation in event formats

Preferred skills

Developer tools or database background, Developer Relations experience, hybrid/digital-first event formats, existing developer conference ecosystem relationships, technical storytelling

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Define and execute global events calendar, manage events budget with ROI frameworks, manage vendors and agencies, drive measurable outcomes in developer acquisition and brand love, innovate on event formats beyond traditional booths

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC