What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grassroots Activity Strategist - Program Manager (for Software Developers) position at Arm?
Job ID 2026-17490 Date posted 15/06/2026 Location San Jose, California Category Marketing & Communication
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Grassroots Developer Programs Manager to help execute developer-facing community programs and activations, including meetups, workshops, hackathons, and other grassroots initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple priorities at once, and enjoys turning ideas into well-run programs.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, resourceful, and dependable, with strong project management instincts and a genuine curiosity for learning technical concepts relevant to developers. They do not need to be a technical guide, but they should be eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and build credibility in a developer-focused environment over time.
This person should be comfortable working cross-functionally, navigating ambiguity, and creating structure where needed. Experience in startups or mid-sized companies may be especially valuable, particularly for candidates who are also excited to apply that scrappy approach successfully inside a bigger organization.
Responsibilities
In Return
Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You’ll occupy a central role in the company’s most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates, scales, and partners globally.
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm.
10x Mindset at Arm
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.
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Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Salary Range
$145,400-$196,800 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Grassroots Developer Programs Manager to help execute developer-facing community programs and activations, including meetups, workshops, hackathons, and other grassroots initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can manage multiple priorities at once, and enjoys turning ideas into well-run programs.
The ideal candidate is collaborative, resourceful, and dependable, with strong project management instincts and a genuine curiosity for learning technical concepts relevant to developers. They do not need to be a technical guide, but they should be eager to learn, ask thoughtful questions, and build credibility in a developer-focused environment over time.
This person should be comfortable working cross-functionally, navigating ambiguity, and creating structure where needed. Experience in startups or mid-sized companies may be especially valuable, particularly for candidates who are also excited to apply that scrappy approach successfully inside a bigger organization.
Responsibilities
- Drive implementation of developer initiatives and activations, including meetups, workshops, hackathons, code-alongs, and events centered around developers
- Coordinate timelines, logistics, communications, and participant follow-up across multiple concurrent initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with campaign, community, events, evangelism, and partner teams to ensure programs are well aligned and well driven
- Turn broad goals into clear action plans, trackers, and subsequent actions
- Identify risks, gaps, and blockers early, and proactively work to resolve them
- Help bring together findings, improve repeatable processes, and give to a stronger operational foundation for grassroots efforts
- Represent the team professionally in both internal coordination and external-facing execution
- 3–6 years of proven experience in community, field, program, event, or grassroots execution roles
- Exceptional organizational skills, with a confirmed system for leading multiple concurrent workstreams
- Proactive collaborator communication; does not wait to be asked for updates
- Collaborative, clear working style with no tendency to operate in silos
- Strong follow-through and comfort owning detailed execution from planning through post-event reporting
- Experience working at a startup or mid-sized company, where wearing multiple hats and building structure was part of the job
- Ability to take direction, align to strategy, and implement without needing to personally lead the strategy
- Team-first approach; motivated by program success and business impact rather than personal visibility
- Experience in developer, technical, community, or events-based programs
- Experience supporting meetups, workshops, hackathons, or grassroots community activations
- Comfort working within a larger company environment and navigating cross-functional stakeholders and process
- Ability to balance creativity with professionalism and alignment
- Comfortable raising risks, blockers, and trade-offs early
In Return
Joining Arm means stepping into a career‑defining opportunity. You’ll occupy a central role in the company’s most critical initiatives. These initiatives build how Arm innovates, scales, and partners globally.
Additional Information
Please note this role does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship, and therefore the successful candidate must have the right to work in the US without relying on sponsorship by Arm.
10x Mindset at Arm
At Arm, we believe progress happens when people are empowered to think bigger and push beyond what seems possible. Our 10x mindset is about curiosity, ambition and creating impact that will be used by millions. We learn fast, prioritise collaboration and turn bold ideas into real technology. We look for people who are inspired by this way of working and want to grow in an environment where bold ideas are welcomed. Read more about how we bring the 10x mindset to life on the Arm blog.
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Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Salary Range
$145,400-$196,800 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Salary : $145,400 - $196,800