DevRel Engineer

Job Description

Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering General Summary: Are you ready to combine the fast-paced energy of an innovative startup with the resources and stability of a global tech leaderThis opportunity blends both worlds into one. Edge Impulse has joined forces with the Industrial Embedded IoT division of Qualcomm, and we are growing our team because Edge AI is an important part of Qualcomm’s diversification roadmap. Edge Impulse streamlines the creation of AI and machine learning models for edge hardware, allowing devices to make decisions and offer insight where data is gathered. Powerful automations make it easier to build valuable datasets and develop advanced AI for edge devices from MCUs to CPUs to GPUs. The ease of use and versatility that Edge Impulse provides supports customers launching AI-empowered devices globally to solve the planet's biggest problems with novel high-tech solutions. Used by health and wearable organizations, industrial organizations, as well as top silicon vendors, Edge Impulse has become the trusted ML platform for enterprises and developers alike. As a Developer Relations Engineer at Edge Impulse, you will play a pivotal role in engaging, educating, and supporting the developer community. The primary focus is to drive awareness and adoption of Edge Impulse’s edge AI technology through a combination of technical content, community engagement, and hands-on development. This role bridges the engineering team and the broader developer community. Empower developers to build, optimize, and deploy edge AI models effectively with our platform. This role offers immense potential for growth, learning, and impact within a collaborative and inclusive team. Primary Responsibilities Responsibilities span multiple domains – from Community Engagement to Content Creation and Developer Advocacy – it takes creativity, resilience, and willingness to learn Grow and nurture the Edge Impulse developer user base through the creation and maintenance of external technical documentation content of the Edge Impulse platform and features Create and present workshops, videos, webinars, demos for engineering conferences and developer events to represent Edge Impulse to the wider developer community and grow user engagement. Preferred Skills and Experience A minimum of 5 years in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or a similar role, with a focus on AI and IoT solutions A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technical writing Proven professional experience in public speaking to technical audiences Excellent communication and presentation skills to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences Clear track record with community engagement such as managing user forums, handling technical questions from other developers, and running developer-focused workshops Proficiency in languages commonly used in ML and edge AI (e.g., Python, C++) and familiarity with ML workflows and deployment. Experience with LLMs and VLMs is a plus Experience creating technical content, including blog posts, tutorials, videos, and documentation Demonstrated ability to build and nurture developer communities, both online and offline Some experience with video production and exposure to social media best practices, usage of various social channels, and presence on key channels Fluency in a second or third language is highly valued Academic Credentials Master’s degree in engineering, computer science, or other relevant field preferred Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 1+ year of Software Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field. 2+ years of academic or work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.