Director of Community, PyTorch

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

About the PyTorch Foundation

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.

Job Description

Role Overview

As the 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.

Why This Role Matters

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Qualifications

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

Preferred

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

Additional Information

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.