Developer Marketing and Community Manager

About us

Software 3.0 (owner of AI Engineer events and community) is focused on building a global network of flagship and regional events, complemented by year-round community engagement opportunities. Our mission is to empower and unite the global AI engineering community by delivering transformative events,  knowledge exchange, and collaborative experiences that accelerate practical AI progress.

As the industry’s only vendor-neutral event, AI Engineer is uniquely positioned to become as indispensable to the AI ecosystem as SXSW, CES, E3, and GDC are in their fields.

We have experienced remarkable success with our U.S. event series, including the AI Engineer Summit, AI Engineer Worlds Fair 2024, AI Engineer Summit NYC 2025, and AI Engineer Worlds Fair 2025. Attendance has grown approximately 400% over two years, and we plan to expand the series and grow the community with this pace. By 2030, the AI Engineer World’s Fair annual event is projected to attract over 10,000 attendees, establishing it as a leading global gathering in AI and technology.

To support our ambitious growth plans, we are seeking to expand our founding team with a strong Developer Marketing and Community Manager who will play a crucial role in expanding our reach and nurturing our thriving community and while driving our vision forward.

Position Overview

As Developer Marketing and Community Manager, you will lead efforts to build, engage, and nurture our AI Engineer event community year-round. Reporting to senior leadership, you will develop and execute strategic marketing and communications plans across event platforms, Slack, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and other channels to promote our events, activate attendees, and foster a vibrant community of AI engineers, leaders, and partners. This role is key to strengthening our regional and global community presence, driving B2B event marketing, and maintaining ongoing engagement between events to sustain growth and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive marketing and community engagement plans to promote AI Engineer events to a B2B audience of AI engineers, startups, labs, and industry leaders.
• Manage Slack communities, LinkedIn groups, Twitter, Youtube and other online platforms to facilitate active dialogue, knowledge sharing, and networking among attendees and partners.
• Design and lead communication campaigns, including email marketing, social media posts, newsletters, and event press plans that target both regional and global AI communities.
• Plan and manage community initiatives that nurture engagement before, during, and after events,  including regional meetups, virtual activities, and continuous content drip campaigns.
• Collaborate closely with event production, sales, and sponsorship teams to align community-building efforts with event goals and partner expectations.
• Support speaker, sponsor, and attendee outreach to enhance event visibility and participation.
• Track, analyze, and report on community growth, engagement metrics, and campaign effectiveness to inform future strategies.
• Develop and maintain a community calendar and manage event marketing timelines to ensure consistent audience outreach and engagement.
• Foster partnerships with regional AI communities, industry groups, and media to extend reach and co-host initiatives.
• Act as a community ambassador, representing AI Engineer in external forums and helping to build the brand as a neutral, trusted AI event platform.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Proven experience (6+ years) in community management and marketing, preferably within the tech / AI sector.
• Strong knowledge of Slack, LinkedIn, Twitter and other community engagement platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to craft compelling content and clear messaging.
• Strategic thinker with strong project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple campaigns and initiatives simultaneously.
• Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to measure engagement and guide marketing decisions.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Deep passion for AI and technology, with empathy for the challenges and needs of practitioner communities.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable, with a customer- and community-focused approach.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in B2D event marketing and community-building for tech audiences.
• Background working with developer, startup, or innovation communities.
• Familiarity with PR and media outreach related to event announcement and coverage.
• Knowledge of marketing automation and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred but not mandatory.