Developer Advocate

FriendliAI; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & performance bonus

Equity participation

High visibility and strategic influence

Job summary

FriendliAI in San Francisco is seeking a Developer Relations Manager to build and lead our developer community engagement strategy. Responsibilities include creating a developer relations strategy, organizing events such as hackathons, and producing technical content for our blog. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in developer advocacy, strong technical writing skills, and experience in community engagement. Join us to empower developers and shape our brand in AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developer relations, advocacy, or community management.
• Demonstrated success in organizing hackathons and events.
• Strong technical writing skills with a relevant portfolio.
• Experience creating content for social media platforms.
• Technical background with programming experience.
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with GenAI technologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive developer relations strategy.
• Lead organization of developer-focused events.
• Create high-quality technical content for blog and documentation.
• Develop engaging social media content highlighting technology.
• Build relationships with developer communities and influencers.
• Gather developer feedback to inform product improvements.
• Represent FriendliAI at industry events.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams.

Skills

Developer relations experience

Technical writing skills

Event organization

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Developer Relations Manager to build and lead our developer community engagement strategy. This role will serve as the bridge between FriendliAI and our developer community, creating meaningful connections through events, content, and technical advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive developer relations strategy aligned with company goals

• Lead organization of developer-focused events including hackathons, meetups, and workshops

• Create and oversee production of high-quality technical content for our blog and documentation

• Develop engaging social media content highlighting our technology and community

• Build relationships with key developer communities and technology influencers

• Gather developer feedback to inform product roadmap and improvements

• Represent FriendliAI at industry conferences and developer events

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive messaging

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical community management

• Demonstrated success organizing technical events such as hackathons and developer meetups

• Strong technical writing skills with a portfolio of technical blog posts or documentation

• Experience creating developer-focused content for social media platforms

• Technical background with hands-on programming experience

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to various audiences

• Experience with GenAI technologies preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation & performance bonus

• Equity participation in a high-growth AI startup

• Opportunity to shape a brand in the AI infrastructure space

• High visibility, ownership, and strategic influence in a small, nimble team

• Work closely with technical and business leaders, not just executing but crafting direction

About FriendliAI

FriendliAI is building the next generation of AI tools and infrastructure to empower developers worldwide. We're on a mission to make AI more accessible, efficient, and impactful for technical communities globally.

FriendliAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.