Field Marketing Manager - SF

We’re looking for a hands‑on Field Marketing Manager to help build Aikido’s presence across the developer and security communities.

This role focuses on driving pipeline and awareness through events, community engagement, and regional campaigns. You’ll work closely with sales, partnerships, and marketing to plan and execute programs that connect Aikido with developers, security leaders, and startup teams.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys owning events end‑to‑end, building relationships in the local tech ecosystem, and turning community engagement into real pipeline.

Must be local to San Francisco Bay or surrounding area

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

Qualifications

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

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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