PlanetScale is growing rapidly and reinventing the database space. The PlanetScale platform offers both Postgres and Vitess databases. Vitess, an open-source database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL, enables businesses to efficiently handle large-scale data workloads — without sacrificing developer experience.
PlanetScale is backed with over $100M in venture financing from top-tier VCs including a16z, Kleiner Perkins, SignalFire, and Insight Venture Partners. And we serve some of the most innovative companies in the world such as Block, Anysphere (Cursor), MyFitnessPal, Etsy, Kick, and thousands more. Our customers entrust us with what is often their most precious digital asset, their data, so the stakes couldn't be higher.
We're looking for a Developer Events Lead to join our small but fast-growing Marketing team to create authentic connections with the developer community through memorable, impactful events.
What's the job to be done?
- You will own end-to-end planning, organization, and execution of developer-focused events including meetups, global conferences, local events, partner events, and livestreams
- You will manage PlanetScale's presence at developer conferences by coordinating booth logistics, securing speaking slots for team members, and organizing satellite events
- You will organize and host in-office community events at the PlanetScale office in San Francisco.
- You will launch and manage developer meetups across key tech hubs, building grassroots community around database technology
- You will partner with the GTM team to conceptualize, coordinate, and execute field marketing events, including private dinners and unique experiential activities designed to engage prospects and customers.
- You will partner with developer tool companies to co-host events and expand reach
- You will coordinate and produce livestreams and technical webinars, working with technical team members on content
- You will develop event strategies and measurement frameworks to demonstrate ROI on developer awareness and product-led growth
- You will manage event budgets and negotiate with vendors, venues, and partners
- Your role will require significant travel to connect with developers at events worldwide
- PlanetScale is a remote-first company, but due to the nature of this role, you may be required to work out of our San Francisco office several times a week to coordinate events
These attributes best describe you
- You understand developers, not just as a persona, but as practitioners with specific needs, preferences, and communication styles
- You are deeply familiar with the developer community, developer conferences, and what resonates at technical events
- You thrive on creating experiences that feel authentic and valuable rather than overly salesy or corporate
- You have a natural instinct for building relationships and community in both virtual and in-person settings
- You are comfortable operating independently while collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, engineering, and sales teams
- You are organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple events simultaneously while ensuring flawless execution
- You are energized by travel and engaging with developers face-to-face at conferences and meetups
What else will help you be successful
- 3+ years of experience in event management, developer relations, or developer marketing with a focus on technical audiences
- Proven track record of planning and executing developer events from concept to completion
- Strong understanding of the developer ecosystem and what makes events valuable to technical audiences
- Experience managing event budgets and vendor relationships
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Willingness to travel frequently (30-40% of the time) to attend and run events
Why PlanetScale
We're redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale—and we work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As Developer Events Lead, you'll be at the core of building authentic relationships with the developers who power world-class apps used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.
At PlanetScale we believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive no matter the location. Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We strive to build an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are a candidate or an employee. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, pregnancy status, and veteran status.
If you have a disability, please let us know if there's any way we can make the interview process better for you; we're happy to accommodate!
Total Compensation and Pay Transparency
An employee's total compensation consists of base salary + benefits + equity. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any further questions when we engage with you to begin the interview process.
Base salary range: $130,000 - $160,000 USD
