Nebius · 12 hours ago
Startup Community Manager, West Coast
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. They are seeking an experienced Global Startup Community Manager to develop and execute their startup community engagement strategy, focusing on building relationships and delivering impactful programs within the AI startup ecosystem.
AI InfrastructureCloud InfrastructureGPUIaaSPaaS
Responsibilities
Develop and Manage Ecosystem Partnerships
Identify, build, and maintain strategic relationships with key accelerators, universities, developer communities, research organizations, and other startup ecosystem partners globally
Act as a trusted Nebius representative within the global startup ecosystem, strengthening our visibility and adoption among founders, developers, and technical teams
Design and Deliver Startup Engagement Programs
Create and execute scalable, community-driven initiatives that attract, support, and retain high-growth AI startups
Ensure Nebius’ offerings deliver real value to founders and technical teams through tailored resources, onboarding support, and ongoing enablement
Lead High-Impact Events and Ecosystem Activations
Plan and execute founder meetups, technical workshops, hackathons, and summits that showcase Nebius’ commitment to supporting the AI startup community
Collaborate with partners and internal teams to maximize event impact, drive attendance, and amplify engagement across priority markets
Drive and Nurture Startup Pipeline
Work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams to identify, engage, and convert high-potential startups into long-term Nebius users
Maintain clear tracking of engagement activities, pipeline development, and program participation across regions
Enablement and Community Resources
Develop and maintain best-practice playbooks, onboarding guides, case studies, and enablement materials to educate startups and partners on effective use of Nebius’ platform
Ensure consistent, high-quality resources that support startup adoption and success
Measure and Optimize Community Success
Own and deliver against clear key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead generation, community growth, event outcomes, and pipeline contribution
Maintain a strong results-driven mindset, ensuring all programs and initiatives are aligned to measurable goals
Use data and feedback proactively to evaluate impact, identify opportunities, and optimize strategies for continuous improvement
Collaborate Across Teams
Partner closely with internal stakeholders—including marketing, sales, product, and solutions architecture—to ensure community insights inform broader go-to-market strategies and product development
Champion the voice of the startup and developer community within Nebius
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 3-5 + years of professional experience in community management, partnerships, or ecosystem development, with at least 1.5 years working in the startup ecosystem (e.g., accelerators, AI/cloud startups, developer or founder communities)
Proven ability to build and manage partnerships within the global AI and startup ecosystem
Experience developing and executing high-impact community programs, events, or partner initiatives
Strong understanding of the AI/startups landscape, including developer and founder needs
Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with experience influencing partners and internal stakeholders
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth, cross-functional environment
Familiarity with AI infrastructure, cloud computing, or developer tools, with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
Genuine passion for AI, cloud computing, and supporting startup founders
Preferred
Established network in the global AI and startup ecosystem, with existing relationships across mainstream accelerators, investors, developer communities, and founder networks
Hands-on experience planning and delivering events ranging from meetups and workshops to hackathons and summits
Experience in technology partnerships, developer advocacy, or customer enablement for cloud or AI/ML solutions
Proven track record of driving results through community engagement and partner collaboration
Benefits
Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
Company
Nebius
The Nebius AI Cloud brings powerful full-stack infrastructure for AI developers and practitioners across startups, enterprises and science institutes to build and deploy generative AI applications and rapidly deliver scientific breakthroughs by training and running ML models within a secure, high-performance, and cost-optimized cloud environment.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04B2025-06-04Debt Financing· $1B
2025-05-15Grant· $45M
2024-12-02Seed
Leadership Team
E
Evan Helda
Head of Physical AI
Vinita Ananth
Sr. Director of Product
Recent News
2025-10-25
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