Runpod is hiring: Remote Community Marketing Executive in San Francisco

Runpod is pioneering the future of AI and machine learning, offering cuttingedge cloud infrastructure for fullstack AI applications. Our mission is to create a foundational platform for developers to build and run custom AI systems that scale. Runpod is seeking its first dedicated Events Marketing Lead to serve as the architect of our physical and virtual presence. This is a highvisibility, highautonomy role critical to scaling our brand awareness and generating highintent pipeline. As Events Marketing Lead, you will own the strategy and execution of all things events, from major global conferences and intimate field marketing dinners to highimpact technical webinars. You are not just a logistics manager; you are a strategic marketer responsible for designing experiences that capture the imagination of the developer community and route leads with efficiency and precision. Your success will be measured by the operational efficiency you bring to event planning, the quality of attendee experiences, and your ability to rapidly stand up and measure the ROI of complex event campaigns. You will be the foundational hire for the Events function within Runpod's lean, highimpact Marketing team. Our team operates at the intersection of developer community building, highleverage content creation, and datadriven growth strategies. We are builders who believe that the best marketing for a technical product is often technical itself. While you will sit within the Marketing team, your function is inherently crossfunctional, requiring tight alignment with Sales, Developer Relations, and Product teams to ensure a seamless endtoend customer journey from event attendee to power user. Event Strategy & Management (Conferences & Field) Global Event Execution: Plan and execute Runpod's presence at major industry conferences (e.g., KubeCon, AWS re:Invent, AI/ML summits), handling everything from booth design and vendor management to onsite logistics. Field Marketing: Design and host intimate, highimpact field events (executive dinners, happy hours, local meetups) to support SalesLed Growth (SLG) motions in key regions. Virtual Events & Webinars Build and manage a consistent cadence of webinars, including technical demos, customer case studies, and partner panels. Production Quality: Oversee the technical production of virtual events, ensuring highquality streaming, recording, and audience interactivity. Lead Capture & Followup: Work with Marketing Operations to ensure seamless lead capture at events (scanning hardware, landing pages) and immediate routing to sales representatives. Stand up all aspects of event campaigns, including registration pages, email sequences, and tracking parameters to measure success. Budget & ROI: Manage the events budget with precision and report on performance measurement, ensuring every dollar spent contributes to pipeline generation and brand lift. 3+ years of experience in Event Marketing, Field Marketing, or a similar role. ~ Proven experience managing endtoend logistics for both largescale trade shows and intimate field events. ~ Strong understanding of GTM fundamentals and how events fit into the modern B2B marketing and sales funnel. ~ Proficiency with virtual event platforms and webinar tools. ~ Experience working with CRM/Marketing Automation platforms (like HubSpot) to manage event registration and lead uploads. ~ Willingness to travel (approx. Meaningful equity in a fastgrowing companyeveryone on the team receives stock options; Generous medical, dental & vision plansRunpod covers 100% for all employees and partial coverage for dependents. ~ Flexible PTOtake the time you need to recharge. ~ Join a passionate team on the cutting edge of AI infrastructurewhere culture, learning, and ownership are at the heart of how we scale. ~$1,200 Home Office & Equipment StipendRunpod sets you up for success from day one with gear and support to create your ideal workspace. We believe that diversity in all its forms enhances our team. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. however, we are currently unable to sponsor employment visas. #