Founding Community Ops Lead

Job Description:Establish our overall strategy for supporting developers, researchers and enterprises who want to have more control over their AI.Build and maintain Adaption's developer community spaces (Discord server, forums) from the ground up, answer questions, capture feedback, and turn it into actionable issues for the teamOrganize and lead meetups, hackathons, office hours, and live streams that introduce Adaption to new developer audiencesCollaborate with developer groups, universities, accelerators, and open-source communities to co-host and amplify high-quality eventsSpotlight user projects and design partners (case studies, writeups, guest talks).Build automations and systems that make community operations scale - when you do something twice, you figure out how to do it better the third timeWork closely with technical and marketing teams on cross-functional projects and feedback loopsStay connected with community members over time, keeping a mental map of who's doing interesting work, who should meet who, and what people are buildingRequirements:2–3 years in a community-focused role, with a track record of engaging technical usersStrong operations instincts - you've built scalable processes from scratch and driven cross-functional initiatives to completionStrong written communication and experience engaging with communities over socials (Discord, X)Proven experience organizing developer events end-to-end, from small meetups to large-scale hackathonsGenuine empathy for developers and curiosity about what they're building - you care about individuals, and about changing the status quo of who can shape AI. Energized by people - social situations charge you up, you're the first to say hello, and you follow upBenefits:Flexible work: In-person collaboration in the Bay Area, a distributed global-first team, and quarterly offsites.Adaption Passport: Annual travel stipend to explore a country you've never visited. We're building intelligence that evolves alongside you, so we encourage you to keep expanding your horizons.Lunch Stipend: Weekly meal allowance for take-out or grocery delivery.Well-Being: Comprehensive medical benefits and generous paid time off.