xsolla - Developer Experience Event Manager
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in event management or experiential marketing, ideally within the gaming, tech, or software industry. • Exposure to or genuine interest in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical communities — you don't need to write code, but you understand what makes developers tick. • Proven ability to manage global events and understand regional nuances and budgets. • Strong project management and organizational skills - able to handle multiple simultaneous projects with precision. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders. • Creative problem-solver with the ability to make quick, informed decisions. • High attention to detail, quality, and brand alignment. • Proficiency with Google Workspace; experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) is a plus. • Familiarity with event registration and marketing platforms such as Splash and Luma. • Ability to travel internationally and work flexible hours to support global time zones.
Responsibilities
• Lead event strategy, logistics, and on-site execution for developer-facing events, including conferences, meetups, hackathons, and activations tied to major platform launches (e.g. Apple WWDC, Google I/O). • Partner closely with Developer Relations to translate regional developer engagement priorities into event plans, ensuring evangelists and technical staff have what they need to shine on-site. • Manage sponsorship deliverables and partnerships at developer- and industry-focused events. • Source and negotiate with venues and vendors (booth builders, AV, creative production, hotels, etc.) for developer events and activations. • Maintain and track detailed budgets across multiple currencies and regions for the developer events portfolio. • Collaborate with Developer Marketing and internal marketing teams to develop event-related campaigns, including landing pages, email marketing, and social media initiatives. • Create and manage event listings on the Xsolla website and registration platforms (e.g., Splash, Luma). • Partner with creative teams to brief and deliver event materials, graphics, and branded assets tailored to developer audiences. • Coordinate speaking sessions, workshops, and panel participation with Developer Relations, Product, and internal stakeholders. • Support the on-site delivery of lighthouse integration showcases and technical demos, working with Developer Relations to bring their content to life at events. • Own event product demonstrations end-to-end — ensuring product demos are ready for each event, and that the Xsolla team attending is fully trained with the correct guidance materials, in partnership with each Product Marketing Manager. • Develop pre-event briefings, on-site run-of-show documents, and post-event reports for developer-focused activations. • Track leads, engagement analytics, and ROI for each event, ensuring timely processing within CRM systems. • Support new event research, sponsorship evaluations, and strategic recommendations for future developer-focused activations. • Travel internationally as needed to oversee event delivery and represent Xsolla at global developer and industry gatherings.
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