Developer Experience Manager

ABOUT MESHY: Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Meshy is the leading 3D generative AI company on a mission to Unleash 3D Creativity by transforming the content creation pipeline. Meshy makes it effortless for both professional artists and hobbyists to create unique 3D assets—turning text and images into stunning 3D models in just minutes. What once took weeks and cost $1,000 now takes just 2 minutes and $1. Our world-class team of top experts in computer graphics, AI, and art includes alumni from MIT, Stanford, and Berkeley, as well as veterans from Nvidia and Microsoft. Our talent spans the globe, with team members distributed across North America, Asia, and Oceania, fostering a diverse and innovative multi-regional culture focused on solving global 3D challenges. Meshy is trusted by top developers, backed by premiere venture capital firms like Sequoia and GGV, and has successfully raised $100+ Million in funding. Meshy is the market leader, recognized as the No.1 in popularity among 3D AI tools (according to 2024 A16Z Games) and No.1 in website traffic (according to SimilarWeb, with 3 Million monthly visits). The platform boasts over 5 Million users and has generated 40 Million models. Founder and CEO Yuanming (Ethan) Hu earned his Ph.D. in graphics and AI from MIT, where he developed the acclaimed Taichi GPU programming language (27K stars on GitHub, used by 300+ institutes). His work is highly influential, including an honorable mention for the SIGGRAPH 2022 Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award and over 2,700 research citations.   ABOUT THE ROLE: Meshy is the leading AI 3D generation platform experiencing explosive growth amongst the developer community. Our API lets developers generate production-ready 3D models from text and images in seconds, powering games, VR/AR, e-commerce, and creative workflows. We're hiring a Developer Experience Manager to stand up and own Meshy's developer ecosystem end-to-end: build communities from the ground up, create technical demos and content showcasing AI-powered 3D generation, and drive API adoption among developers building games, VR worlds, and immersive experiences. You'll also be the feedback bridge between external developers and our product team. This is a high-ownership IC role — you need to be a technical builder who ships code, proficient in tools like 3d tools like Blender or Unity, and already deeply embedded in developer communities.   WHAT YOU’LL DO: - Developer Community & Ecosystem - Build and manage Meshy's developer community across Discord, GitHub, X/Twitter, Hacker News, Product Hunt, and game dev / VR/AR forums (Unity, Unreal, Godot, VRChat, WebXR). Stand up Meshy communities across any and all relevant developer-friendly platforms to promote Meshy API. - Define community culture — tone, rituals, incentive mechanisms — to drive long-term engagement, healthy feedback cycles, and growth - Launch developer ambassador programs to scale advocacy - Organize hackathons, game jams, developer contests, and workshops — solo and co-hosted with ecosystem partners - Provide frontline developer support across Discord, GitHub Issues, support requests, and docs TECHNICAL CONTENT & DEMOS - Build production-grade demo apps and sample projects yourself using Blender, Unity, Unreal, or similar — showcasing real end-to-end 3D workflows with the Meshy API - Produce tutorials, blog posts, livestreams, webinars, and video walkthroughs that teach developers to integrate 3D generation into their projects - Own and improve Meshy's developer onboarding: API docs, SDKs, quickstart guides, and example repos ADVOCACY & EVANGELISM - Represent Meshy at conferences and online communities as a credible technical voice; host webinars, livestreams, and live coding sessions - Build relationships with developer influencers, indie game developers, and content creators who can amplify reach FEEDBACK LOOP & PRODUCT INFLUENCE - Systematically channel developer pain points, feature requests, and friction back to Product and Engineering - Build repeatable processes to capture, prioritize, and communicate API feedback - Track community health, API adoption metrics, and content performance WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR: - Builder first: you ship code regularly, have active GitHub projects involving GenAI, and can build production-grade demos and clean API integrations that developers respect - 3D tooling proficiency: hands-on with Blender, Unity, or Unreal — you create from a real developer's perspective. You have played with Meshy already in projects. - Community builder: 3+ years prior DevRel or DevExp role at a leading developer API company or AI startup with proven experience growing developer communities on Discord, GitHub, X, Reddit, Product Hunt, or Hacker News. - Content & events: track record creating technical content (tutorials, demos, live streams, conference talks) and running hackathons or developer events both virtual and in-person - AI-native: actively uses AI tools in daily workflows to turbocharge productivity - High energy, high output: self-starter who thrives in early-stage environments and executes relentlessly sometimes under ambiguity NICE TO HAVE: - Existing developer following or open-source credibility (GitHub stars, X audience, popular blog/channel) - Experience with multiple game engines or 3D frameworks (Unity, Unreal, Godot, WebGL/WebXR, Three.js) - Game jam experience (Ludum Dare, Global Game Jam) or VR/AR hackathons   OUR VALUES: - Brain: We value intelligence and the pursuit of knowledge. Our team is composed of some of the brightest minds in the industry. - Heart: We care deeply about our work, our users, and each other. Empathy and passion drive us forward. - Gut: We trust our instincts and are not afraid to take bold risks. Innovation requires courage. - Taste: We have a keen eye for quality and aesthetics. Our products are not just functional but also beautiful. WHY JOIN MESHY? - Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package. - Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and 3D technology. - Opportunities for fast professional growth and development. - An inclusive culture that values creativity, innovation, and collaboration. - Unlimited, flexible time off. BENEFITS: - 401(k) plan for employees. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. - The latest and best office equipment. SALARY: The base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $200,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and skills. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.