Events Manager, Developers

Events Manager

We’re looking for an Events Manager to own and scale the Arize event experience—from flagship conferences like Observe to high‑impact community and brand experiences across the Bay Area and beyond. This role is perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of operations, creativity, and community building.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Arize’s event strategy and own the full lifecycle of corporate and branded events, from concept to execution to post‑event analysis.
• Plan and execute Arize’s flagship events, including Observe, our AI engineering conference.
• Build memorable brand experiences across the Bay Area that resonate with AI engineers, developers, and technical leaders.
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, vendors, budgets, timelines, and operations.
• Partner closely with marketing, developer relations, product, and leadership teams to ensure seamless execution and high quality.
• Help grow the Arize community through meetups, developer events, and workshops, and develop programming that engages AI builders.
• Track event performance and outcomes, using data and feedback to continuously improve the event experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, or community events.
• Proven experience planning corporate, conference, or large‑scale events.
• Experience building events for developers, AI audiences, or technical communities.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• World‑class communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and stakeholders.
• Creative, out‑of‑the‑box thinker capable of designing memorable brand experiences.
• Ability to manage multiple events and timelines simultaneously.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Bonus Points

• Experience running developer conferences or meetups.
• Background in AI, ML, data, or developer ecosystems.
• Experience managing sponsors, speakers, and technical programming.
• Startup or high‑growth company experience.

Benefits

Salary Range $160,000–$190,000 plus a generous equity package depending on experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arize is committed to making AI work for people and fostering an inclusive culture, supporting diverse communities, and promoting responsible AI practices.