Institute of Foundation Models
Community Manager
$150K–$200K
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 22, 2026
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Eligible for visa sponsorship.
About the job
Build and sustain IFM’s Silicon Valley developer community through events, online engagement, partnerships, and programs that connect members with each other and IFM.
What you'll do
- Build relationships with developers, founders, researchers, and students, and connect community members with IFM and one another.
- Plan and deliver meetups, workshops, and hackathons, including audience development, logistics, and follow-up.
- Manage online engagement and ecosystem partnerships, track participation and outcomes, and improve community programs using feedback.
What they ask for
- Experience building and sustaining developer or technical communities, with evidence of participation, repeat engagement, and lasting relationships.
- Experience delivering events, workshops, or hackathons from planning through follow-up; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Track record developing productive partnerships with organizations such as universities, developer groups, accelerators, or open-source communities.
- Experience managing online communities and a working understanding of AI and the developer ecosystem.
Nice to have
- Technical background in computer science, engineering, AI, or a related field; ideally hands-on software or AI model experience.
- Established Silicon Valley ecosystem relationships; AI or open-source community experience; or experience coordinating international programs.
Pay
USD 150,000–200,000 per year base salary; discretionary performance bonus (amount not stated)
AI focus
Engage builders interested in IFM’s LLMs and World Models, connect them with technical support, and support community programs around AI models.
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