Is the Head of Developer Community role remote?

It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin.

What's the salary range?

Vercel lists $168,000–$231,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Head of Developer Community role.

Where is the role based?

Vercel is hiring for this position in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cloud Platforms, frontend frameworks, Next.js, Developer Relations, Open Source.

What seniority level is this role?

Vercel targets senior candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Head of Developer Community role at Vercel.

Head of Developer Community at Vercel

Joblaze summary

The Head of Developer Community at Vercel is responsible for enhancing and expanding the company's developer-facing programs, focusing on building relationships within the open source community and managing sponsorship strategies. This role requires a strong background in developer relations, ecosystem strategy, and technical fluency with modern web technologies, alongside proven team management experience. Ideal candidates will have a track record of impactful conference participation and the ability to connect ecosystem initiatives to measurable business outcomes. Vercel's emphasis on community engagement positions this role at the forefront of shaping the future of web development.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Vercel's career page.
Vercel has 76 other open roles including Collections (Accounts Receivable) Specialist , Revenue Manager, Vercel Development Representative, Majors.
102 active Open Source roles on Joblaze right now.
94 active Next.js roles on Joblaze right now.
16 active Cloud Platforms roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is above the typical range for Sales/Marketing (median ~$145,000).

Quick facts

Is the Head of Developer Community role remote?: It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin.
What's the salary range?: Vercel lists $168,000–$231,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Head of Developer Community role.
Where is the role based?: Vercel is hiring for this position in Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City, Austin.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Cloud Platforms, frontend frameworks, Next.js, Developer Relations, Open Source.
What seniority level is this role?: Vercel targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Head of Developer Community role at Vercel.

From the original posting

About Vercel:

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 Head of Developer Community 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.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NYC, or Austin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

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.

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.

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.

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