Events Lead (AI)

Location: San Francisco, California, with other locations in New York, NY and San Francisco, CA. Frequent travel, extended hours, and weekend work are required, along with onsite event execution.

Base salary: $125,000–$150,000 USD per year, plus equity and benefits.

Company

Develops artificial intelligence technologies across compute, foundation models, and user-facing applications to expand human knowledge and capabilities.

What you will do

• Plan and execute VIP, special, third-party, and customer events from concept through production and onsite delivery.
• Source and manage venues, transportation, catering, A/V, entertainment, and other event vendors.
• Develop agendas, registration flows, invite lists, and communications with executive customers.
• Create branding elements, décor, interactive activations, themes, and custom attendee experiences.
• Track budgets, payments, supplies, shipping, inventory, and event gifting with internal teams and fulfillment partners.
• Use AI to automate administrative workflows and coordinate guest security clearances.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of event planning experience in a fast-paced, technology-focused environment.
• Hands-on experience with venue sourcing, event design, vendor procurement, décor, food and beverage, logistics, and entertainment.
• Strong communication, operational, organizational, and multi-workstream management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs, event diagramming software, registration platforms, and SmartSheet or similar tools.
• Must be willing to travel often, work extended hours and weekends, pass Air Force and NASA background checks, and lift or carry up to 25 lbs. unassisted.

Nice to have

• Degree in marketing, communications, event management, hospitality, or a related field.
• Experience building event programs and owning complex events in fast-paced technology environments.
• Experience with Social Tables, Splash, Eventbrite, or similar platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• High-output events team with cross-functional collaboration across Growth, Sales, Community, and Developer Relations.
• Opportunity to work on events that expand reach, build relationships, and support enterprise awareness.
• Equity and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k), short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, discounts, and other benefits.