Developer Relations

factory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Factory is seeking a Developer Relations Lead to spearhead engagement with the broader developer and open-source communities. This role will champion Factory’s technology in open-source spaces and build strategic partnerships while organizing events and producing technical content to demonstrate our Droids’ capabilities.

You will act as a bridge between developers and Factory’s product teams, translating feedback into actionable improvements and helping shape the ecosystem around our platform.

Qualifications

• Background in software development or developer relations with 3+ years engaging with open-source communities and tech ecosystems.
• Proven ability to organize developer-centric events and initiatives with strong project management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for developers, partners, and internal teams.
• Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and software development tools.

Responsibilities

• Champion Factory’s technology within the open-source community by contributing to external projects and showcasing how our Droids can enhance software development practices.
• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in open-source, AI companies, and potential technology partners to build collaborations.
• Plan and execute events for developers and tech professionals, including hackathons, lunch & learns, workshops, and meetups.
• Create technical content (blogs, tutorials, case studies) to educate developers about Factory’s value proposition and Droids.
• Act as liaison between developer community and Factory product teams to relay feedback for product development.

Skills

Open-source engagement

Event planning

Communication skills

AI/ML awareness

Strategic thinking

Job description

About Factory

Our mission is to create a world where software builds and improves itself. We build the platform for self-improving software development, helping the world's largest enterprise engineering teams turn their organizations into autonomous software factories. Customers including Nvidia, Blackstone, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Palo Alto Networks, Adobe, and T-Mobile run Factory to ship code, review PRs, run tests, and deploy continuously - getting smarter with every cycle. In 2026, we raised $200M at a $5B valuation, bringing our total funding to over $400M. We are backed by world-class investors and operators including Khosla Ventures, Sequoia, Blackstone, Ali Ghodsi (CEO of Databricks), and Frank Slootman (Former CEO of Snowflake).

About the Role

Factory is seeking a Developer Relations Lead to spearhead our engagement with the broader developer and open-source communities.

What you will do and achieve

• Champion Factory’s technology within the open-source community by contributing to external projects and showcasing how our Droids can enhance and accelerate software development practices.

• Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the open-source ecosystem, AI companies, and potential technology partners, laying the groundwork for collaborations that further Factory’s mission and visibility.

• Plan, organize, and execute a range of events targeting developers and tech professionals, including hackathons, lunch and learns, workshops, and meetups, to demonstrate Factory’s capabilities and gather community feedback.

• Craft compelling, technical content (e.g., blog posts, tutorials, case studies) that educates and engages developers about Factory’s value proposition and the transformative potential of our Droids.

• Act as a liaison between the developer community and Factory’s product teams, relaying feedback and insights that inform product development and ensure our offerings align with market needs and expectations.

Qualifications

• A background in software development or developer relations, ideally with 3+ years of experience engaging with open-source communities and tech ecosystems.

• Proven track record of organizing successful developer-centric events and initiatives, coupled with strong project management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with developers, partners, and internal teams.

• Familiarity with the latest trends and technologies in AI, machine learning, and software development tools.

• Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical discussions into accessible, engaging narratives for diverse audiences..

This is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)