Developer Community Communications

Details

OpenAI’s global developer community is growing rapidly, with millions of developers—students, indie hackers, startup builders, and professional engineers—building with our API, Codex, and ChatGPT. This role exists to develop scalable community programs and cultivate trusted relationships with influential builders who shape how the world understands our platform. The role reports to the Head of Platform & Research Comms and partners closely with Developer Experience (DevEx), Research, Product, Product Marketing, the broader Communications team, and regional teams.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA and uses a hybrid work model (3 days in office per week). Relocation assistance is offered to new employees.

Responsibilities

• Own and scale developer community programs across online and in-person surfaces.
• Grow engagement with emerging developer communities, particularly around Codex, open-weight models, and new developer surfaces.
• Own strategy, programming, and execution of developer meetups, Builder Lounges, hackathons, and conference activations in key global markets.
• Partner with DevEx, Product Ops, and technical teams to engage developer community leaders during alpha testing and translate insights into product and research decisions.
• Contribute to developer-focused campaigns and content in collaboration with Social and Marketing to educate developers, clarify product value, and drive adoption.
• Collaborate with Developer Forum moderators to manage engagement across OpenAI’s community platforms, ensuring they remain welcoming, high-signal, and valuable.
• Grow and expand relationships with developer influencers, creators, and early-access participants around launch moments and beyond.
• Partner with developer influencers and creators to co-create content that showcases real-world workflows while driving awareness and adoption for OpenAI’s models and products.
• Act as a consistent steward of the developer community voice back to product and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in developer relations, marketing, or communications.
• Track record of designing and scaling community programs, and experience working with influencers or creators.
• Strong understanding of the AI startup landscape, technical concepts, and developer workflows.
• Experience fostering and managing communities online and offline, with empathy for developers and fluency in their needs.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of conveying complex technical concepts clearly.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Creative instincts and an eye for trends in developer culture; strong taste and ability to identify what resonates with developers.
• Nice to have: ability to code and/or fluency in SQL.

Benefits

• Base pay listed at $275K (total compensation includes equity and may vary by location, experience, and other individualized factors).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
• Pre-tax accounts (Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, commuter expenses), 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid parental leave, paid medical and caregiver leave, and flexible PTO/paid time off.
• 13+ paid company holidays and periodic company office closures.
• Mental health and wellness support; employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
• Annual learning and development stipend, daily meals in offices, meal delivery credits, and relocation support for eligible employees.
• Additional taxable fringe benefits (charitable donation matching, wellness stipends) and other benefits disclosed during hiring.

Additional Information

• OpenAI is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Background checks will be administered in accordance with applicable law.
• For details on affirmative action and privacy policies, links are provided in the original posting.