Head of Community

MLabs • San Francisco, CA

2d • $110,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Our client is a high-growth developer infrastructure startup that enables companies to ship software and AI agents directly into their customers' cloud environments, unlocking highly valuable enterprise data. Backed by $5M in seed funding from top-tier venture firms and prominent angel investors from OpenAI, Google, and Databricks, our client is currently operating as a lean, elite team. They are building a modern alternative to traditional infrastructure-as-code platforms, purpose-built for the AI era. We are seeking a dynamic, resourceful, and highly motivated Head of Community to build our client's developer network from the ground up, spanning both digital platforms and real-world engagements. In this role, the successful candidate will act as the connective tissue in the developer infrastructure ecosystem, orchestrating high-signal meetups and hackathons that resonate deeply with technical builders. This position requires deep developer empathy and strong preexisting connections within the developer tools space, combined with a hands-on execution style to convert community engagement into active sales pipeline.

Requirements

• 0 to 5 years of dedicated experience in community building, event management, or field marketing specifically within developer tools, DevOps, or developer infrastructure sectors.
• Deeply embedded within the developer infrastructure landscape with an existing network of builders, engineers, and companies.
• Proven track record of organizing developer-focused events end-to-end and successfully turning community interest into quantifiable sales pipeline.
• A scrappy, resourceful, and self-directed operator who thrives on hands-on execution rather than large corporate budgets and heavy managerial structures.
• Based in the United States with the ability to travel to San Francisco every two months for events (residency in the San Francisco Bay Area is highly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute developer meetups and hackathons in the San Francisco/Bay Area every two months, managing all logistics end-to-end, including venue sourcing, speaker recruitment, and follow-up.
• Recruit high-profile speakers, strategic partners, and co-hosts from the developer infrastructure space to ensure every event provides significant technical value.
• Cultivate, scale, and energize the online community space (Slack) through authentic engagement, avoiding corporate or spammy communication methods.
• Establish robust relationships across the developer tools ecosystem, keeping the organization closely connected to the core builders, relevant startups, and industry conversations.
• Strategically transform community activity, event attendance, and digital engagement into actionable leads and customer conversations to accelerate the commercial pipeline.

Benefits

• $110,000 to $170,000 base salary.
• Highly competitive early-stage equity package.
• Remote-first operating model within the US.
• Dedicated travel budget provided for regular San Francisco events and meetups.
• A unique opportunity to join a foundational team as an early employee, offering substantial ownership and direct collaboration with the founder.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed