Developer Relations Engineer

BNB Chain; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Vancouver is looking for a Developer Relations Engineer to engage with developers, create content, and foster community relationships. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years of experience in Developer Relations and a solid understanding of blockchain technology. Join us to empower developers and drive adoption of innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in Developer Relations or a similar role.
• Strong software development skills and ability to build prototypes.
• Experience with Blockchain and core concepts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the community on protocols and standards.
• Develop applications and proofs-of-concept.
• Create and deliver content including social media posts and tutorials.

Skills

Developer Relations

Blockchain understanding

Software development

Content development

Community engagement

Job description

LayerZero

The Future is Omnichain.

Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains.

We are funded by the best investors in the world including :

a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more.

About the Role

As a Developer Relations Engineer at LayerZero, you will be the versatile bridge between our technology and the broader development community. You\'ll contribute across various facets of DevRel, from crafting engaging content and supporting events to developing essential tooling and fostering community engagement. Your primary goal will be to empower developers to successfully build on LayerZero, driving adoption and a thriving ecosystem. You will be instrumental in executing our thought leadership strategies to enhance perception and attract new applications and developers.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the community on protocols, standards, and technical specifications, acting as a key liaison for developer feedback.
• Develop simple applications and proofs-of-concept with the LayerZero stack to create practical examples and continuously improve the developer experience on the platform.
• Create and deliver diverse content , working with the narrative and design teams on technical and non-technical materials, including social media posts, website copy, blog posts, and architecture diagrams.
• Manage event-based onboarding , providing mentoring, support, and guidance for developers and community members during physical and virtual events.
• Gather feedback from projects utilizing LayerZero and synthesize findings to inform product improvement for the product team.
• Own and manage relationships with external developer communities , identifying opportunities to drive awareness and usage of LayerZero.
• Drive end-to-end creation of tutorials, example applications, and event workflows , ensuring clarity and effectiveness for our developer audience.

About You

• 2-4+ years of experience in Developer Relations or a similar role, with a broad understanding of DevRel functions.
• Strong software development background and excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to build functional prototypes and examples.
• At least 2-4 years of experience with Blockchain , including a solid understanding of core concepts and various use cases across gaming, DeFi, and enterprise spaces.
• Exceptional content development and delivery skills , adaptable to various formats and audiences.
• Proven experience in working with developer communities and fostering positive relationships.
• Self-directed in day-to-day tasks, with the ability to independently drive projects from conception to completion.
• Collaborative mindset , capable of partnering effectively with Event Operations, product engineers, and other DevRel team members to keep examples and content in sync with releases.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LayerZero Labs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. LayerZero Labs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.