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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.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
What we offer:
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