Startup Community Manager - France

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. The role Nebius is looking for an experienced, community-focused professional to join our global startup team as Startup Community Manager - France . In this role, you’ll take ownership of developing and executing our startup community engagement strategy across key markets, cultivating relationships with developer communities, accelerators, universities, and founder networks. You’ll focus on delivering high-impact events, meaningful engagement programs, and tailored resources that activate and grow Nebius’ presence within the global AI startup ecosystem. You’ll work cross-functionally to ensure seamless execution and measurable results, helping position Nebius as the cloud partner of choice for AI-native startups worldwide. You are welcome to work remotely from Paris. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and Manage Ecosystem Partnerships Identify, build, and maintain strategic relationships with key accelerators, universities, developer communities, research organisations, and other startup ecosystem partners globally. Act as a trusted Nebius representative within the global startup ecosystem, strengthening our visibility and adoption among founders, developers, and technical teams. Design and Deliver Startup Engagement Programs Create and execute scalable, community-driven initiatives that attract, support, and retain high-growth AI startups. Ensure Nebius’ offerings deliver real value to founders and technical teams through tailored resources, onboarding support, and ongoing enablement. Lead High-Impact Events and Ecosystem Activations Plan and execute founder meetups, technical workshops, hackathons, and summits that showcase Nebius’ commitment to supporting the AI startup community. Collaborate with partners and internal teams to maximise event impact, drive attendance, and amplify engagement across priority markets. Drive and Nurture Startup Pipeline Work cross-functionally with sales and marketing teams to identify, engage, and convert high-potential startups into long-term Nebius users. Maintain clear tracking of engagement activities, pipeline development, and program participation across regions. Enablement and Community Resources Develop and maintain best-practice playbooks, onboarding guides, case studies, and enablement materials to educate startups and partners on effective use of Nebius’ platform. Ensure consistent, high-quality resources that support startup adoption and success. Measure and Optimise Community Success Own and deliver against clear key performance indicators (KPIs) such as lead generation, community growth, event outcomes, and pipeline contribution. Maintain a strong results-driven mindset, ensuring all programs and initiatives are aligned to measurable goals. Use data and feedback proactively to evaluate impact, identify opportunities, and optimise strategies for continuous improvement. Collaborate Across Teams Partner closely with internal stakeholders—including marketing, sales, product, and solutions architecture—to ensure community insights inform broader go-to-market strategies and product development. Champion the voice of the startup and developer community within Nebius. We expect you to have: Minimum of 3 - 5 + years of professional experi…