Startup Ecosystem Associate
BackblazeUnited States
Posted April 30, 2026
105000 - 131000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Backblaze is the object storage leader in the open cloud movement, fueling customer success with cloud storage built purposefully to unlock budgets, unburden administrators, and unleash innovators.
Job Description
We're seeking a Startup Ecosystem Associate to join our team and be the operational engine behind the Backblaze Flamethrower Startup Program. This is a high-ownership role for someone early in their career who wants to learn the full arc of ecosystem building.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in startup ecosystems, accelerator operations, VC-adjacent roles, community management, or startup program management
- Demonstrated comfort with operational and administrative work
- Strong written communication skills
- Organized and self-directed
- Genuine curiosity about startups, infrastructure, and the developer ecosystem
Benefits
- Healthcare for family, including dental and vision
- Competitive compensation and 401K
- RSU grants for full-time employees
- ESPP program
- Flexible vacation policy
- Maternity & paternity leave
- MacBook Pro to use for work, plus a generous stipend to personalize your workstation
- Childcare bonus (human children only)
- Fertility treatment and support
- Learning & development program
- Commuter benefits
- Culture that supports a healthy work-life balance
