Head of Developer Relations
Glocomms are partnered with an early-stage startup that are building a revolutionary platform for developers. With a small, agile team and a strong focus on innovation, the company is passionate about solving real-world problems through cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Head of Developer Relations to serve as a vital link between their product and the developer community.
Role Overview
This Head of Developer Relations will be responsible for engaging with developers, creating technical content, and representing the developer perspective within the company via hosting virtual and in person events and growing out a digital community across channels like X, Discord, GitHub, and more. This individual will help foster a vibrant developer community and ensure that developers have the resources and support they need to succeed when using the company's platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the voice of the developer community both internally and externally.
- Develop and publish technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, sample applications, and videos.
- Represent the company at meetups, conferences, and webinars.
- Engage with developers across forums, social media platforms, and GitHub.
- Gather and synthesize developer feedback to inform product and engineering teams.
- Build and nurture a community of developers around the company's technology.
Qualifications
- Strong technical background in software engineering, or a related field, 3 years minimum experience
- Exceptional communication skills - written, verbal, and visual.
- Experience creating developer-focused content.
- Passion for developer experience and community engagement.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
- Must be available to work onsite five days a week in NYC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in developer relations (DevRel) or developer advocacy, technical evangelism, partner engineering, etc.
- Experience organizing or participating in developer communities or events.
What the Company Offers
- A chance to join the founding team and influence the direction of the product and culture.
- Close collaboration with passionate engineers, designers, and founders.
- Competitive compensation and early-stage equity.
- Significant growth opportunities as the company scales.
Location: New York City, NY (Onsite, 5 days/week)
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