Google DeepMind is recruiting for a Head of AI Ecosystem, Kaggle, DeepMind position based in Mountain View, California, offering an opportunity for an experienced technology and developer ecosystem leader to help shape Kaggle’s next phase as a platform for public artificial intelligence evaluation.
The senior position is focused on developing and executing strategies that strengthen Kaggle’s presence across the global AI research and developer communities. The successful candidate will lead initiatives spanning brand, content, community engagement, and go-to-market strategy while working closely with Kaggle leadership and Google DeepMind stakeholders.
Kaggle, operated within Google DeepMind as an independent brand, aims to help researchers and developers understand what works and what does not work in artificial intelligence. The platform has traditionally been known for machine learning competitions and is now expanding its role in public AI evaluation.
About the Head of AI Ecosystem Role
The successful candidate will play a central role in Kaggle’s evolution from a platform primarily associated with static machine learning competitions toward becoming a trusted industry standard for public AI evaluation.
The role will involve developing campaigns and communications that increase awareness of Kaggle’s work in frontier AI while strengthening relationships with researchers, developers, open-source communities, and leading AI laboratories.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Defining and executing Kaggle’s public presence strategy.
- Leading brand, content, community, and go-to-market initiatives.
- Building relationships with AI researchers, developers, and frontier laboratories.
- Developing strategies to position Kaggle as an authoritative voice on AI evaluation.
- Coordinating initiatives with Kaggle leadership and Google DeepMind stakeholders.
- Managing external vendors and agencies.
- Overseeing marketing operations and campaign analytics.
The position therefore combines strategic leadership, technical communication, developer relations, and AI ecosystem development.
Key Responsibilities
The Head of AI Ecosystem will be responsible for building a comprehensive content and communications strategy for Kaggle.
Responsibilities include:
- Building a content engine across blogs, social media, video, newsletters, and events.
- Establishing Kaggle as an authoritative source on AI evaluation.
- Developing go-to-market playbooks for benchmark launches, competitions, model releases, and product launches.
- Defining strategies for earning trust within the AI research community.
- Strengthening relationships with developers and frontier AI laboratories.
- Managing email programmes and social media channels.
- Overseeing campaign execution and analytics.
- Managing external vendors and agencies.
- Working closely with senior stakeholders across Kaggle and Google DeepMind.
The successful candidate will be expected to combine technical understanding with the ability to communicate complex AI developments to researchers and developers in compelling and accessible ways.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet several senior-level experience requirements.
The minimum qualifications include:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- At least 13 years of experience in developer marketing, developer relations, or a similar field.
- At least five years of experience managing and leading teams.
- Experience working across functions and managing vendors or agencies.
- Experience leading go-to-market strategies for developer- or researcher-facing tools, APIs, or platform ecosystems.
The role is therefore aimed at experienced professionals with substantial leadership and technology ecosystem experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Google DeepMind identifies several additional qualifications that could strengthen an application.
Preferred experience includes:
- Expertise in the modern AI ecosystem.
- Strong understanding of large language models, agentic frameworks, and model evaluation methodologies.
- Exceptional storytelling and technical communication skills.
- Experience translating complex technical concepts into compelling narratives for researchers and developers.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and agile environment.
- Strong networks within AI laboratories, research organisations, or open-source AI communities.
These qualifications reflect the role’s emphasis on both technical credibility and ecosystem leadership.
Salary and Location
The Head of AI Ecosystem position is based in Mountain View, California, United States.
Google lists the US compensation range at $219,000 to $305,000 per year, together with a 25% bonus target, equity, and benefits. Individual compensation is determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, education, and training.
The role provides an opportunity to work within Google DeepMind, a global AI research organisation focused on advancing artificial intelligence while emphasising safety, ethics, scientific discovery, and public benefit.
Why the Role Matters
Kaggle is undergoing a significant strategic shift as AI evaluation becomes increasingly important in the development and deployment of advanced models.
The Head of AI Ecosystem will help communicate Kaggle’s role in this changing landscape while building relationships with the researchers, developers, and organisations shaping the future of AI.
The position may therefore appeal to senior professionals with a background in developer ecosystems, AI communications, go-to-market strategy, technical marketing, research communities, or technology platforms.
