Senior Lead - Developer Community Growth

Qt Group; Oulu; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible hours

Mental health resources

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Qt Group in Finland seeks a Senior Lead - Developer Community Growth to define how community fits Qt's GTM, prioritise communities, and drive retention. You will lead cross‑functional teams and coordinate with Marketing, UX/Product, and R&D to expand the developer ecosystem.

You’ll steer programs end to end, from forums to university partnerships and events, building an experience that keeps developers engaged and coming back for more.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in developer relations, community management, or developer marketing.
• 2+ years managing project teams.
• Technical fluency across C++/QML and familiarity with Python, Rust, C#, TS/JS, React.
• Data-driven with KPIs to guide decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define community strategy — how it plays as part of Qt's Go-To-Market (GTM) motion.
• Identify and prioritize which developer communities to grow and how — nurturing and expanding the C++/QML core; spot expansion opportunities via universities, events, forums.
• Set the baseline and metrics for community retention and expansion, and track and report progress against them.
• Lead and coach a virtual team of community program contributors, both internal and external, setting goals and managing performance.
• Own core programs end to end — forums, ambassador/contributor programs, university partnerships, learning content and experience and events — and the overall developer experience journey, building frameworks that align the organization around improving it.
• Identify blockers to community growth and adoption across the developer journey, and partner with Marketing, UX/Product, R&D, and Customer Engineering to resolve them.

Skills

Developer relations

Team leadership

C++/QML

Python/Rust/JS/React familiarity

Data-driven KPIs

Public speaking

Job description

About Us

Ever wondered what powers the products people rely on every day? Chances are, we've helped build it.

About Us

Ever wondered what powers the products people rely on every day? Chances are, we've helped build it. Our software and development tools help build products used in cars, hospitals, factories, homes, and industries around the world. We help engineers solve complex challenges and create technology people can depend on. Rooted in Nordic values and trusted by innovators worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a culture of curiosity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. With decades of engineering experience and a shared passion for technical excellence, we're helping shape the future of software and embedded development. We take pride in building tools for people who build the world around us.

About The Role

Qt's Developer Community team keeps over a million developers actively building with Qt — from retaining our core C++/QML community to maintaining modules to opening the door to new audiences in other languages, students, and the emerging vibe‑coding community. We do this through programs developers actually want to be part of: forums, ambassador and contributor programs, university partnerships, and events. As Senior Lead - Developer Community Growth, you'll own how community fits into Qt's Go-To-Market (GTM) motion — deciding which communities to prioritize, setting the baseline for retention and expansion, and then running the programs day to day.You'll lead virtual project teams and partner closely with Marketing, UX/Product, R&D, and regional Customer Engineering to remove friction across the developer journey. Success looks like a developer base that keeps growing and keeps on innovating. Possible location for this position is Espoo or Oulu, Finland

What You'll Do

• Define community strategy — how it plays as part of Qt's Go-To-Market (GTM) motion.
• Identify and prioritize which developer communities to grow and how —nurturing and expanding the C++/QML core; spot expansion opportunities via universities, events, forums - regionally and globally and also reach new communities be it Python, Rust, C# or other languages, the vibe‑coding community.
• Set the baseline and metrics for community retention and expansion, and track and report progress against them.
• Lead and coach a virtual team of community program contributors, both internal and external, setting goals and managing performance.
• Own core programs end to end — forums, ambassador/contributor programs, university partnerships, learning content and experience and events — and the overall developer experience journey, building frameworks that align the organization around improving it.
• Identify blockers to community growth and adoption across the developer journey, and partner with Marketing, UX/Product, R&D, and Customer Engineering to resolve them.

What You Bring To The Table

• 5+ years in developer relations, community management, or developer marketing, ideally within open source.
• 2+ years managing project teams — both project management and management of individual contributors.
• Technical fluency across C++/QML and ideally understanding of some other languages like Python, Rust, C#, TS/JS, React— enough to earn credibility with developers, not to write production code.
• Data-driven approach; comfortable setting baselines and KPIs (activation, retention, NPS) to guide decisions.
• Skilled at using multiple channels to reach developers — online forums, hackathons, events, university partnerships, and collaborations.
• Excellent communicator and public speaker, experienced as a community spokesperson.

Bonus Points For...

• Experience growing developer communities in emerging language ecosystems.
• Experience with AI-assisted development ("vibe‑coding") tools and workflows.
• Prior experience partnering with universities on developer education or student ambassador programs.

Build What Matters. Grow Where It Matters.

We believe work should support your life, not the other way around. That's why our benefits are designed to be flexible, inclusive, and meaningful across every stage of your journey. From wellbeing and growth to celebrating life's big (and small) moments, we invest in what matters to you, wherever you are.

• Flexibility You Can Count On We offer hybrid working options and flexible hours, empowering you to balance your personal life and professional goals because life outside of work matters, too.
• Meaningful Wellbeing Support From mental health resources to physical wellness programs, we provide practical, accessible support tailored to local needs.
• Opportunities to Grow Whether through hands‑on learning, mentorship, or international collaboration, we invest in your development so your career can grow in the direction you choose.
• Inclusive by Design You'll join a team that values different perspectives, encourages collaboration, and creates space for everyone to contribute and succeed.
• Rewarding Your Impact Our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, regularly reviewed, and locally relevant, ensuring your contribution is recognized wherever you are.

Bring Your Whole Self

The best ideas come from people with different experiences, perspectives, and ways of thinking. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and able to do their best work. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities and provide equal opportunities for all. Our technology may be what we're known for, but it's our people who make the difference.

We'd love to learn more about you. Tell us about your skills and experience, but just as importantly, tell us what motivates you and what kind of impact you want to make.