Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical; Aguascalientes; A distancia; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An innovative company is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to bridge the gap between developers and open-source software. This role combines technical expertise with community engagement, allowing you to shape the developer experience. You'll work on exciting projects, contribute to documentation, and present at events, all while fostering a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about open-source and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and creativity in the tech landscape.

Servicios

Remote work with biannual team sprints

USD 2,000 annual learning budget

Recognition rewards

Holiday leave

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities

Formación

• Experience in software development and deployment on Linux.
• Strong understanding of open-source community dynamics and needs.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with developer community through various channels.
• Create technical articles and presentations for developers.

Conocimientos

Open-source software

Linux development and deployment

Linux software packaging

Technical documentation

Public speaking

Community engagement

Herramientas

Snaps

debs

charms

PIP

containers

Descripción del empleo

As the publisher of Ubuntu, we serve millions of developers building for the cloud, IoT, and data science. We aim 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 goal is to communicate our vision and products for better open source development experiences, and to gather feedback to shape our offerings and priorities.

Position: Developer Relations Engineer

This role requires a technical expert, strategist, and communicator with deep empathy for developers. It combines practical engineering skills with diplomacy across organizational boundaries. Like our audience, a Developer Relations Engineer is curious, innovative, and problem-solving, understanding people's needs and loving to adapt tools to meet them. Staying current with tech trends and providing insights and guidance while fostering innovation are key aspects of the role.

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

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Participate in team product meetings, from strategy to daily development, contributing insight and expertise
• Maintain conversations with developer community members via IRC, social media, forums, meet-ups, and more
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams to establish commonality and consistent approaches
• Help resolve specific technical problems identified by users or colleagues
• Contribute to technical documentation to meet developer needs
• Create technical articles, presentations, or workshops
• Identify new opportunities to improve the developer experience
• Present at conferences, meetups, or technical events

What We Are Looking For

A strong candidate:

• Is a programmer or developer passionate about open-source software
• Has experience developing and deploying software on Linux
• Has practical experience with Linux software packaging (Snaps, debs, charms, rocks, PIP, containers)
• Understands current packaging issues and trends in Linux
• Has contributed to open-source communities, software, and documentation
• Is an engaging speaker and presenter
• Can work tactfully, empathetically, and confidently with diverse perspectives
• Builds trust and relationships
• Is willing to travel globally twice a year for events

Additional Skills

Preferred:

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

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, annual reviews, and benefits including:

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints
• USD 2,000 annual learning budget
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel opportunities and upgrades

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering open-source tech company, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, IoT, and cloud platforms. We are a remote-first organization committed to excellence and diversity. We foster a workplace free from discrimination and value varied perspectives.