Depot is growing rapidly and reinventing the software build space. We’re looking for a Community & Events Manager to own our real-world developer presence from small scrappy meetups to major trade shows.
This isn’t a polished field marketing role. You’re not coordinating keynote stages or passing off ideas to an agency. You’re the one planning developer happy hours, running trade show booths end-to-end, and figuring out how to create moments that developers actually care about.
You’ll own our IRL presence. That includes two to three major trade shows each year, a rotating calendar of smaller developer events, and any opportunity to deepen our presence and trust in the communities that matter, online and off.
What you’ll do
Own Depot’s entire in-person event strategy, from small developer meetups to our 2–3 major trade shows each year
Manage every trade show detail end-to-end including logistics, booth setup, demo flow, messaging, staffing, swag, and real developer engagement
Plan and run developer gatherings like happy hours, unconferences, or fringe events around larger industry moments
Build scalable playbooks for scrappy IRL events, so we can move fast and replicate what works
Work with design to bring physical spaces and swag to life in ways that feel native to developer culture
Identify and grow our presence in developer spaces we don’t yet own
Keep us ahead of what’s happening in the community: what events are worth attending, where our voice matters, and who we should be collaborating with
Track and report on event impact, not just in lead gen but in presence, credibility, and developer buzz
Build lasting relationships with developers by showing up consistently and creating experiences they’ll actually remember
Skills & Experience
3+ years experience running developer-focused events, including trade shows, meetups, or other in-person activations
Proven ability to manage complex logistics, tight timelines, and shifting priorities without losing the thread on experience quality
Strong familiarity with developer culture and community dynamics
Comfortable working cross-functionally to bring events to life
Clear communicator who can keep stakeholders aligned without overcomplicating things
Prior experience at a startup or in a fast-moving environment is a plus
Self-starter with prior startup or fast-moving team experience, comfortable operating remotely and asynchronously
Depot values and culture
We are a fully remote and globally distributed team across the US, Europe, and Canada. As a startup focused on iteration speed and technical depth, we care deeply about how people work together.