Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical; Moncton; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to bridge the gap between technical expertise and community engagement. This role is perfect for those passionate about open-source software and eager to foster relationships within developer communities. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills, experience with Linux, and a knack for effective communication. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and creativity, and contribute to shaping the future of open-source development. This position offers remote work flexibility and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Annual learning and development budget

Performance reviews and bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Travel opportunities

Remote work flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience developing and deploying software on Linux.
• Contributions to open-source communities and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with developer communities via social media and forums.
• Create technical articles, presentations, or workshops.
• Identify opportunities to improve the developer experience.

Skills

Linux Software Development

Open Source Advocacy

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snaps

Debs

Charms

Containers

Job description

As the publisher of Ubuntu, we serve millions of developers building for the cloud, IoT, and data science. Our goal is to make open source easier and more reliable for innovators and enterprises.

We have created a new Developer Relations team to engage directly with open source communities and developer-centric organizations. Our aim is to communicate our vision and products for better open source development experiences, and also to gather feedback to shape our offerings and priorities.

Position: Developer Relations Engineer

A Developer Relations Engineer is a technical expert, strategist, and communicator with deep empathy for developers. This role combines practical engineering skills with diplomacy across organizational boundaries. Like our audience, a Developer Relations Engineer is curious, a problem-solver, and loves adapting tools to meet people's needs. They stay current with tech trends and provide insights while fostering innovation.

Location: We are building our initial DevRel team in Europe, Middle East, Africa, and American time zones.

Typical Responsibilities

• Participate in team product meetings, contributing insight from strategy to daily development
• Engage with developer communities via IRC, social media, forums, meet-ups, etc.
• Collaborate with other teams to establish common approaches
• Resolve technical problems faced by users or colleagues
• Contribute to technical documentation to meet developer needs
• Create technical articles, presentations, or workshops
• Identify opportunities to improve the developer experience
• Present at conferences, meetups, or technical events

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Programmer or developer with a passion for open-source software
• Experience developing and deploying software on Linux
• Hands-on experience with Linux software packaging (Snaps, debs, charms, containers, etc.)
• Understanding of current Linux packaging issues and trends
• Contributions to open-source communities and documentation
• Engaging speaker and presenter
• Effective in diverse organizational contexts, building trust and relationships
• Willing to travel globally twice a year

Additional Skills (Optional)

• Experience in developer advocacy or community roles
• Familiarity with Ubuntu and Canonical products

What We Offer

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints
• Annual learning and development budget of USD 2,000
• Performance reviews and bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits including leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Program, travel opportunities, and travel upgrades

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneer in open source technology, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud computing. We are a remote-first company since 2004, committed to excellence and diversity. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value diverse perspectives.