Developer Community Manager

We are hiring an experienced event management professional to support developer community programs for a US leading technology company. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global Developer Ecosystem and Developer Relations team, supporting impactful programs that help developers and startups grow and build the next generation of products.

About the Team

The Developer Ecosystem team manages and builds relationships with developers and startups globally to create a two-way channel for product messaging and feedback. The team’s mission is to play an active role in building sustainable and thriving developer ecosystem in Japan, empowering local communities to learn, build, and scale with cutting-edge technologies.

About the Role

As a Developer Community Manager, you'll be the go-to person for developers in your region, working closely with our client's Developer Relations team. Your main goal is to create and run programs that help local developers succeed. You'll need a strong understanding of the local tech scene, including its technology hubs, universities, and startup communities. This means knowing the challenges developers face and how everyone in the ecosystem works together. You'll use this knowledge to collaborate with Developer Experts, Developer Groups, Developer Group on Campus, Startup Accelerator and other related developer initiatives. You'll also act as DevRel's on-the-ground presence, supporting the local tech and developer communities and identifying new opportunities beyond existing programs. You'll use your insights to make sure programs are tailored for your region.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Plan and manage Developer Ecosystem programs in Japan with local and internal teams to boost awareness of our client’s technologies.
• Operational Execution: Handle all operational aspects for local and regional programs and events, including logistics, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Community Engagement: Manage official communication channels (Slack, Discord) and create social media content to engage the developer community and promote our client’s technologies.
• Event Support : Provide on-site support for community tech events.
• Partnership Development: Build relationships with key technology meetups and communities across Japan.
• Feedback & Insights: Collect and analyze developer feedback to improve programs and our client’s technology awareness.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ yrs of program management or event management experience
• Expertise running high-impact programs, in a cross-functional environment, managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to communicate in English and Japanese fluently (written & spoken).
• Ability to travel if needed.
• Comfortable in navigating ambiguity and take proactive steps to advance progress

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience running Developer Ecosystem-programs with Tech, startup or student communities
• Strong and deep existing connections within the local Developer Ecosystem, who can hit the ground running.
• Broad understanding of Developer technologies and be able to map them with startup or developer journey and requirements.
• Experience mentoring/supporting the local/regional tech ecosystem
• Experience working with remote teams
• Deep understanding of one or more developer platforms is a bonus but not required

Working Conditions

Employer: Adecco Ltd. (Japan)

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract with extension possible

Working Location: Full Remote

Expected Start Date: November 1, 2026

Pay Rate: Subject to the experience and level, negotiable