
Developer Advocate
At Yugabyte, we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs.We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company.The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.
Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.
Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.
As developer advocate, you will be responsible for building the Yugabyte developer community, driving developer engagement, accelerating the roadmap, and building content to assist with the adoption of the technology. You are expected to work relatively autonomously and drive the developer relations charter. Your role will be instrumental in driving adoption of Distributed SQL technology. You’ll work directly with product, marketing, and leadership to maximize influence, build partnerships, and create a seamless experience for users.
Responsibilities:
- Develop the DevRel strategy, processes, and tech stack.
- Build and nurture a thriving community of developers both online and offline. Engaging with our large Slack community and other social media platforms (Reddit, X, LinkedIn, etc) to drive brand awareness, brand loyalty, and knowledge of product development.
- Represent Yugabyte at industry events, lead demos, and produce technical content.
- Build groundswell of positive public sentiment and community, either physically or virtually (ex. within Slack).
- Attend developer-focused conferences such as KubeCon, PGCon and execute on Yugabyte-run developer meetups.
- Produce content(demos, blogs, webinars), both live and recorded, to increase feature/product awareness and build community.
- Ensure that developer-facing content is top-notch and impactful.
- Foster strong relationships with key technical stakeholders to grow the community at scale.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 3+ years professional experience in developer relations and scaled programs from the ground up.
- Passionate about the latest trends in the database and cloud infrastructure market
- Experience with Open Source Communities
- Strong curiosity about understanding new technologies and adept at conveying their value to business executives and software development leaders.
- Past experience managing Slack or other virtual communities.
- Active in social media with good following in an relevant community
- Past experience working with B2B SaaS startups.
- Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong creativity and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
- You have a proven track record of driving growth and success in previous roles.
We feel strongly about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one way to help achieve that. The cash compensation for this role is market competitive, with a range of $160,000-$215,000, as well as equity (when applicable), and benefits including health plans, retirement plans, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Some roles also include variable/incentive compensation, or a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The actual pay will vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skill level.
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