Field Marketing Manager
Aikido Security, San Francisco, CA, United States
Location: San Francisco
We’re making security suck less for developers.
Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest. Aikido has $85M in the bank, a long runway ahead, and unicorn status. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
Responsibilities Own Regional Events & Programs
Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings
Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events)
Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team
Drive Pipeline Through Events
Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline
Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories
Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion
Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem
Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups
Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams
Support developer advocates and partners at community events
Partner with Sales and Partnerships
Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities
Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners
Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline
Help Grow Aikido’s Brand
Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs
Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments
Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns
Job Requirements
4–7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing
Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products
Comfortable running events from concept to execution
Strong collaboration with sales teams and pipeline-driven marketing programs
Experience managing conferences, meetups, and regional marketing programs
Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Bonus If You Have
Experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or cybersecurity
Existing relationships in the Bay Area startup or developer community
Experience running events for technical audiences
What you can expect
High-impact position in a fast-growing company
Fast growth of responsibility
A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture page on the website for more details)
Flexibility in working hours
You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or any disability.
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We’re making security suck less for developers.
Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest. Aikido has $85M in the bank, a long runway ahead, and unicorn status. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
Responsibilities Own Regional Events & Programs
Plan and run field marketing events including meetups, dinners, roundtables, and developer-focused gatherings
Manage Aikido’s presence at industry conferences and security events (e.g., Black Hat, RSA, DevOps events)
Coordinate logistics, speakers, content, and follow-up with the sales team
Drive Pipeline Through Events
Work closely with the sales team to create events that generate qualified pipeline
Support account-based marketing campaigns in key territories
Track event performance and ensure strong follow-up and conversion
Build Community in the Developer Ecosystem
Partner with developer communities, startup hubs, and security meetups
Identify opportunities to get Aikido in front of developers and security teams
Support developer advocates and partners at community events
Partner with Sales and Partnerships
Collaborate with Account Executives and partnerships teams to identify target accounts and opportunities
Support partner-led events and joint campaigns with ecosystem partners
Help create experiences that move prospects through the pipeline
Help Grow Aikido’s Brand
Bring Aikido’s “no-BS security” voice to events and community programs
Work with the marketing team to turn events into content, social engagement, and brand moments
Share feedback from the field to help shape messaging and campaigns
Job Requirements
4–7 years of experience in field marketing, event marketing, or community marketing
Experience supporting B2B SaaS, developer tools, or cybersecurity products
Comfortable running events from concept to execution
Strong collaboration with sales teams and pipeline-driven marketing programs
Experience managing conferences, meetups, and regional marketing programs
Organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
Bonus If You Have
Experience in developer tooling, DevOps, or cybersecurity
Existing relationships in the Bay Area startup or developer community
Experience running events for technical audiences
What you can expect
High-impact position in a fast-growing company
Fast growth of responsibility
A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere (see our culture page on the website for more details)
Flexibility in working hours
You will be recruited based on competencies. Qualities of people are decisive, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, or any disability.
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