Developer Advocate

Norwest Venture Partners; Enterprise (OR); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Developer Advocate to engage with the developer community, create technical content, and contribute to open source projects. The ideal candidate will have strong public speaking skills and experience in technical training. This remote position offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits for full-time employees.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage

Flexible Time Off

401(k)

Wellness programs

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong public speaker with experience at events.
• 2+ years of experience supporting open source projects.
• Knowledgeable in IoT/Edge devices, protocols, and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Represent InfluxData to the community.
• Create technical content like blogs and demos.
• Lead training workshops and community discussions.

Skills

Public speaking

Open source project support

Technical writing

Software development knowledge

Technical training delivery

Job description

Company Address: 548 Market St, PMB 77953, San Francisco, California 94104, US

About InfluxData

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform. More than 1,900 customers use InfluxDB to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce.

Job Description

InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit www.influxdata.com.

We are looking to hire a Developer Advocate to join the Developer Relations Team under Marketing at InfluxData. As a Developer Advocate, you\'ll represent InfluxData to the community and the community to InfluxData. In this role, you will make developers more productive and empowered by creating demos and technical content, giving talks, organizing meetups, and engaging with users online. You will advocate for the community by working with Product and Engineering to help align their efforts with the needs of the community.

InfluxData is a company built by and for developers. The Developer Advocate on the Developer Relations team will be a leader who directly impacts our entire user community.

The application window will be open until at least November 7, 2025. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

What you’ll be doing

• Become an authority on the InfluxDB platform, both Open Source and Commercial
• Help developers get started using these platforms to build their own solutions
• Establish a social media presence representing InfluxData
• Write blogs, produce videos and create content that encourages InfluxDB adoption
• Participate in Influx Community Groups and Slack discussions
• Regularly present at conferences, meetups and online events showcasing InfluxData products and technology
• Build and deliver technical training workshops using Influx software
• Write sample applications, prototypes, and code samples to showcase the power and flexibility of InfluxDB and its ecosystem
• Support and reduce onboarding friction with our user community through code sample creation, debugging, direct partner engagement, and long-tail support channels (forums, office hours, blog posts, etc.)
• Be an advocate for developers internally and influence InfluxData’s product strategy by working with Product Management, Engineering, PR, Marketing, Business Development and other cross-functional teams
• Build relationships with other technical experts and communities around other projects

What we’re looking for

• You are a strong public speaker with experience delivering presentations at conferences, meetups, or online events
• You have 2+ years working with and supporting open source projects, developers, platforms, communities, or user groups
• You have built technology demonstrations and examples for developers to follow
• You have knowledge of software development and the ability to learn new technologies and languages
• Have experience building and delivering technical training both in person and online
• Have strong technical writing skills
• Have experience contributing code to open-source projects
• Have knowledge of and experience with IoT/Edge devices, protocols, and frameworks

Interview Information: Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.

We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:

• Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees and dependents
• Company contribution to your FSA
• Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
• Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Wellness programs
• Financial planning and legal advice

Our Core Values

Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:

• We value each other
• We believe humility drives learning
• We embrace failure
• We are committed to open source

Compensation

• US Zone 1 $130K – $160K
• US Zone 2 $110K – $140K

InfluxData takes a market-based approach to pay, and pay may vary depending on your location. U.S. locations are categorized into two zones based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. The offered starting salary will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Ranges are evaluated on a periodic basis and are subject to change at the Company’s discretion.

Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.

InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law.

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