Developer Experience Event Manager

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.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 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.