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.
