Director, Field & Event Marketing
DigitalOcean · San Francisco
Posted about 3 months ago · $180,000 - $235,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days DigitalOcean's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of DigitalOcean's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at DigitalOcean
- high 151 stale, 1 reposted of 151 open
- Hiring momentum
- 197 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from DigitalOcean's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for DigitalOcean.
About this role
The Director of Field & Event Marketing at DigitalOcean will lead the global event strategy, focusing on creating memorable experiences that drive customer engagement and brand awareness. This role involves managing a variety of events, from flagship conferences to creative startup gatherings, and requires collaboration with multiple teams to align event initiatives with business goals. The position emphasizes innovation in event formats and a strong understanding of the target audience, particularly in the AI and startup sectors.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of DigitalOcean as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years of B2B event marketing experience, ideally in cloud, AI, SaaS, or developer tools
- Experience producing first-party events and managing third-party sponsorships
- Experience creating a wide range of event formats
- A creative, experimental mindset
- Owner-operator mindset with accountability and structure
- Deep empathy for the attendee experience
Nice to have
- Curiosity, appetite for feedback, and a 'leave it better than you found it' attitude
What you get
- Base salary range of $180,000 - $235,000
- Eligibility for annual bonus plan
- Potential for new hire equity grant
- Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
- Flexible time off
- Local team meetups
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the event budget or scale of operations mentioned
- Role is remote, which may affect team dynamics and collaboration
- Focus on innovation may require a willingness to experiment and adapt frequently
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Listed by DigitalOcean on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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