The PyTorch Foundation, a part of the Linux Foundation, stewards an expanding ecosystem of open-source AI projects including the PyTorch framework, vLLM, DeepSpeed, and other innovative initiatives. Our vibrant global community of developers, researchers, and practitioners leverages these projects to shape the future of AI and deep learning technologies. We are committed to fostering open collaboration, technical excellence, and strategic growth of impactful open-source AI projects that benefit the broader AI community.
As the Senior Director of Community, you will play a crucial role in building and nurturing relationships across the PyTorch Foundation's diverse project ecosystem. This position focuses on understanding and addressing the needs of AI researchers, developers, and engineers who engage with our various projects - from the core PyTorch framework to specialized tools like vLLM and DeepSpeed. You will work closely with various internal teams to ensure the community's voice is heard and represented while helping identify and evaluate potential new projects that could benefit from the Foundation's support.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical understanding of the AI/ML ecosystem combined with excellent relationship-building skills and strategic vision. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and community members to foster meaningful discussions, gather insights, and help shape the future of the PyTorch Foundation's project ecosystem.
With the PyTorch Foundation's expanding portfolio of projects and growing influence in the AI ecosystem, a dedicated Director of Developer Community is essential to:
Foster meaningful technical discussions and knowledge sharing across our project communities
Ensure community needs and feedback are effectively communicated to internal teams
Support the growth of a vibrant, collaborative AI developer ecosystem
Help maintain and grow the Foundation's position as a leading force in open-source AI
Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities for new project additions to the Foundation
Build bridges between different project communities to encourage collaboration and innovation
Community Engagement and Technical Support
Build and maintain strong relationships with AI researchers, developers, and engineers across all Foundation projects
Facilitate technical discussions and knowledge sharing across multiple project communities
Work with engineering teams to gather and prioritize community feedback for each project
Support community members in their technical journey with Foundation projects
Identify potential synergies between different project communities
Evaluate and recommend new open-source projects for potential Foundation support
Developer Advocacy and Technical Communication
Collaborate with researchers and developers to highlight innovative uses of Foundation projects
Support the creation of technical documentation and learning resources across all projects
Represent diverse community needs and perspectives internally
Participate in technical discussions and provide guidance across project communities
Help coordinate cross-project initiatives and knowledge sharing
Evaluate potential open-source projects for strategic alignment with Foundation goals
Present technical talks and participate in panel discussions at major industry conferences
Represent the Foundation at local AI/ML events in the San Francisco Bay Area
Work with PyTorch Ambassadors to organize local meetups worldwide
Engage in broader industry initiatives and working groups to advance open-source AI development
Cross-functional Collaboration
Work with the Marketing team to provide technical input for content and communications
Support the Events team in developing technical content for conferences and workshops
Assist Program Management in understanding community needs and impact
Partner with Engineering to ensure community feedback influences product development
Community Insights and Feedback
Establish effective channels for gathering technical feedback from the community
Analyze and synthesize community insights to inform product decisions
Work with engineering teams to address technical pain points
Maintain open communication channels between the community and internal teams
Technical Community Support
Help maintain technical discussion forums and community platforms
Support community-led technical initiatives and projects
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving community-reported issues
Foster a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in developer relations, technical community management, or similar roles
Strong technical background in AI/ML, with hands-on development experience
Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts
Experience building relationships within technical communities
Strong strategic thinking and ability to evaluate technical projects
Experience managing multiple technical communities or projects simultaneously
Understanding of open-source project evaluation and growth strategies
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven experience presenting at technical conferences and industry events
Strong public speaking and presentation skills
Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area
Availability for occasional international travel
Experience with PyTorch or similar deep learning frameworks
Background in machine learning research or development
Understanding of open-source development practices and communities
Experience working in distributed team environments
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Established network within the AI/ML industry and research community
Track record of successful conference presentations and technical talks
Experience participating in industry standards or working groups
Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area tech ecosystem
About the Linux Foundation
The PyTorch Foundation operates as part of the Linux Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of open-source technologies through collaboration. The Linux Foundation supports some of the largest and most successful open-source projects globally, fostering innovation and driving community engagement at scale.
Salary $165,000 - $220,000. Position is Bonus eligible.
