Developer Relations Engineer

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

Descripción de la vacante

Join a forward-thinking company as a Developer Relations Engineer, where you'll bridge the gap between technology and community. This role combines your passion for programming with the art of communication, allowing you to engage with developers and open-source communities. You'll contribute to improving developer experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams. With opportunities to present at conferences and create impactful content, this position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments. Embrace the chance to innovate and make a difference in the open-source landscape.

Servicios

Annual Learning Budget

Performance-based Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Remote Work

Travel Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Recognition Rewards

Formación

• Experience in software development and deployment on Linux systems.
• Active contributor to open-source communities and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Engage with developer communities through various platforms.
• Create technical articles, presentations, and workshops.

Conocimientos

Linux Development

Open Source Contribution

Technical Documentation

Community Engagement

Public Speaking

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Linux

Snaps

Debs

Charms

Descripción del empleo

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. We aim 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 engineering skills with diplomacy across organizational boundaries. A Developer Relations Engineer is curious, a problem-solver, and loves adapting tools to meet people's needs. Staying current with tech trends and fostering innovation are key aspects of this role.

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

Typical Responsibilities

1. Participate in team product meetings, contributing insights from strategy to daily development.
2. Engage with developer communities via IRC, social media, forums, meetups, and more.
3. Collaborate with other teams to establish common approaches.
4. Assist in resolving technical issues faced by users or colleagues.
5. Contribute to technical documentation to meet developer needs.
6. Create technical articles, presentations, or workshops.
7. Identify opportunities for improving the developer experience.
8. Present at conferences, meetups, or technical events.

Candidate Requirements

• Passionate programmer or developer with open-source experience.
• Experience developing and deploying software on Linux.
• Hands-on experience with Linux software packaging (Snaps, debs, charms, etc.).
• Understanding of current Linux packaging issues and trends.
• Active contributor to open-source communities and documentation.
• Engaging speaker and presenter.
• Effective in diverse, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Willing to travel globally twice a year for company and partner events.

Additional Skills (Optional)

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

What We Offer

• Remote work with biannual in-person team sprints.
• USD 2,000 annual learning and development budget.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits reflecting our values.
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Travel opportunities and travel benefits for events.

About Canonical

Canonical leads in open source innovation, publishing Ubuntu, a key platform for AI, IoT, and cloud. Since 2004, we've operated remotely, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.