Job Description

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About Vercel:

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things.

About the Role

Vercel is the platform for building the modern web. Our flagship stages Ship, Next.js Conf, and AI Dev Summit and our presence at techs largest sponsored moments (from AWS re:Invent to major partner showcases) are where the industry gathers to see whats next.

Were hiring a Head of Events to own the strategy, execution, and evolution of these tentpoles, delivering experiences that inspire developers, excite enterprise buyers, and capture the attention of the global tech press . Reporting to our CMO and partnering directly with our executive team, you will shape how Vercel shows up to the world.

If youre based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF or NY) 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 Youll Do

• Set the vision for Vercels flagship events : Establish the editorial calendar and creative direction for Ship, Next.js Conf, and AI Dev Summit, aligning across launches, narrative arcs, and the partner ecosystem.
• Deliver world-class execution : Lead end-to-end planning and stagecraft (budgeting, vendors, programming, production, branding, on-site ops) with clear targets for attendance, NPS, influenced pipeline, and content reach.
• Shape the story: Partner with PMM and leadership to craft keynotes, demos, and narrative arcs; and build a speaker bench of customers, OSS leaders, and partners.
• Maximize impact at sponsored stages : Develop high-impact activations for AWS re:Invent and other key industry eventsensuring Vercels presence is unmissable.
• Align events to company goals : Partner with product, developer relations, sales, and marketing to ensure each event drives measurable awareness, demand, and community growth.
• Own the commercial engine: Run P&L, forecast, and model ROI; stand up the event tech stack to attribute impact end to end.
• Scale a high-performing org: Hire, develop, and lead the team, provide dotted-line leadership with design, video, and PMM, and oversee agencies and contractors to deliver at scale.
• Operate globally : Run multi-region timing, localization, and follow-the-sun programming as we expand tier-1 events internationally in 2026.
• Drive measurable outcomes : Establish KPIs for reach, engagement, pipeline impact, and brand liftand use data to optimize future events.
• Innovate on format and experience : Experiment with in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats that meet our audiences where they are while staying true to Vercels developer-first DNA.

What You Bring

• Proven large-scale event leadership : 8+ years in event strategy and execution, including multiple years running high-profile conferences or product launches with 1,000+ attendees.
• Experience with global stages : Deep familiarity with industry events like AWS re:Invent, and the creative/operational skill to stand out in competitive environments.
• Strategic + hands-on : You can pitch the big vision to the exec team and then get into the weeds on run-of-show, speaker prep, and A/V requirements.
• Strong commercial sense : Ability to connect event planning to pipeline impact, sponsorship value, and ROI.
• Team leadership : Skilled at building, motivating, and holding high standards for cross-functional and external teams.
• Developer empathy : You understand how to speak to and design for technical audiencesengineers, CTOs, and product leaders.
• Risk & operations excellence : History of delivering complex events on time and on budget with robust contingency planning and compliance.
• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• 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 $200,000-280,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location 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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