Director of Developer Community, PyTorch

Role OverviewAs the Director of Developer 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 community platforms like Chatbot Arena. 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 MattersWith 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 communitiesEnsure community needs and feedback are effectively communicated to internal teamsSupport the growth of a vibrant, collaborative AI developer ecosystemHelp maintain and grow the Foundation's position as a leading force in open-source AIIdentify and evaluate strategic opportunities for new project additions to the FoundationBuild bridges between different project communities to encourage collaboration and innovationKey ResponsibilitiesCommunity Engagement and Technical SupportBuild and maintain strong relationships with AI researchers, developers, and engineers across all Foundation projectsFacilitate technical discussions and knowledge sharing across multiple project communitiesWork with engineering teams to gather and prioritize community feedback for each projectSupport community members in their technical journey with Foundation projectsIdentify potential synergies between different project communitiesEvaluate and recommend new open-source projects for potential Foundation supportDeveloper Advocacy and Technical CommunicationCollaborate with researchers and developers to highlight innovative uses of Foundation projectsSupport the creation of technical documentation and learning resources across all projectsRepresent diverse community needs and perspectives internallyParticipate in technical discussions and provide guidance across project communitiesHelp coordinate cross-project initiatives and knowledge sharingEvaluate potential open-source projects for strategic alignment with Foundation goalsPresent technical talks and participate in panel discussions at major industry conferencesRepresent the Foundation at local AI/ML events in the San Francisco Bay AreaWork with PyTorch Ambassadors to organize local meetups worldwideEngage in broader industry initiatives and working groups to advance open-source AI developmentCross-functional CollaborationWork with the Marketing team to provide technical input for content and communicationsSupport the Events team in developing technical content for conferences and workshopsAssist Program Management in understanding community needs and impactPartner with Engineering to ensure community feedback influences product developmentCommunity Insights and FeedbackEstablish effective channels for gathering technical feedback from the communityAnalyze and synthesize community insights to inform product decisionsWork with engineering teams to address technical pain pointsMaintain open communication channels between the community and internal teamsTechnical Community SupportHelp maintain technical discussion forums and community platformsSupport community-led technical initiatives and projectsAssist in troubleshooting and resolving community-reported issuesFoster a collaborative environment for knowledge sharing