Lead Software Engineer - Dev Relations

About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Developer Relations (DevRel) to drive our developer engagement strategy and build a thriving ecosystem around our products. As the bridge between our engineering teams and the developer community, you will lead initiatives that empower developers, advocate for their needs, and amplify our technology s impact. This role combines technical expertise with community leadership, content creation, and evangelism. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the developer relations strategy to strengthen community engagement and product adoption. Community Building: Build, nurture, and scale a global developer community through programs, advocacy, and partnerships. Content Enablement: Oversee the creation of high quality developer resources (tutorials, blogs, sample apps, workshops, documentation) to simplify onboarding and usage. Advocacy Evangelism: Represent the company at conferences, meetups, hackathons, and online forums delivering impactful talks, demos, and workshops. Feedback Loop: Partner with product and engineering teams to channel developer feedback into product improvements and roadmap decisions. Open Source Ecosystem: Champion open-source contributions, foster collaborations, and support developer influencers and ambassador programs. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product, and sales to design campaigns and strategies tailored to developer audiences.

Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior DevRel team members,
setting best practices for community engagement and technical advocacy.

Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related
field (Master s preferred).
7+ years of experience in software development or developer- facing roles, with at least 3+ years in Developer Relations/Advocacy. Strong technical background with proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript). Proven track record of creating technical content (tutorials, blogs, videos, demos) and delivering presentations at developer events. Deep understanding of developer communities, open source ecosystems, and modern software practices. Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Experience building or scaling developer programs, communities, or ambassador initiatives. Familiarity with cloud, DevOps, APIs, and modern development stacks. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and global environment. Willingness to travel for community and industry events.