Senior Developer Relations

RIPPLE MARKETS APAC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company located in Singapore is seeking an experienced developer engagement professional to drive technical support activities for the XRPL platform across APAC. You will be responsible for executing developer engagement strategies, providing hands-on technical assistance, and organizing workshops. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years in developer relations and strong technical competency in blockchain technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developer relations or technical evangelism.
• Experience with APAC markets and understanding of business culture.
• Strong coding skills and ability to engage technical developers.

Responsibilities

• Execute regional developer engagement strategies.
• Provide hands-on technical support to developers integrating XRPL.
• Organise and execute regional developer workshops and hackathons.

Skills

Developer relations

Technical evangelism

Cross-cultural communication

Relationship building

Hands-on technical skills

Understanding of fintech ecosystem

Hands-on technical skills

Ability to work independently

Knowledge of blockchain technologies

Job description

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Execute regional developer engagement strategies across individual developers, startups, and financial institutions building on XRPL in key APAC markets
• Provide hands‑on technical support to developers integrating XRPL for payment solutions, RWA tokenization, and institutional DeFi applications
• Create and localise technical content including integration guides, payment tutorials, and best practices documentation
• Organise and execute regional developer workshops, hackathons, and meetups across APAC
• Build and nurture developer relationships across all segments through local events, online engagement, and collaborative projects
• Speak at regional fintech and blockchain conferences about XRPL use cases and capabilities
• Guide developers through XRPL onboarding processes, from initial setup to production deployment
• Support regional developers and financial institutions with technical evaluations and integration assistance
• Collect and synthesize developer feedback to inform global product roadmap and regional strategy
• Track and report on developer adoption metrics and successful implementations across the region
• Promote best practices for regulatory compliance and security standards relevant to APAC financial markets
• Adapt global developer programs for local cultural contexts and regulatory requirements
• Support technical evaluation and due diligence for projects through various Ecosystem Growth Programs such as Grants and Accelerator initiatives
• Contribute and monitor adoption mechanisms and reporting structures to demonstrate success and traction
• Collaborate effectively with GTM, Product, Engineering, Communications, and Marketing teams as well as external partners and the broader XRPL community

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• 5+ years of experience in developer relations, technical evangelism, or developer‑focused roles with demonstrated success in growing regional developer ecosystems
• Background in fintech, payments, or financial services technology preferred
• Regional Market Understanding: Experience working in APAC markets with solid understanding of business culture, fintech ecosystem, and developer personas across individual to enterprise segments
• Technical competency with strong coding skills and ability to communicate effectively to developers ranging from blockchain beginners to enterprise architects
• Cross‑cultural communication skills with ability to adapt technical content and engagement strategies for diverse APAC markets
• Hands‑on technical skills—able to create code demos, review developer samples for quality and best practices, and provide specific technical feedback
• Relationship building experience with proven track record across the full developer spectrum from individual contributors to enterprise teams
• Strong collaborative skills with ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external partners
• Comfortable working independently in fast‑paced environments with clear accountability for regional results
• Understanding of regional regulatory frameworks and digital asset adoption preferred
• Experience with blockchain technologies, APIs, developer platforms, or emerging financial technologies