Developer Relations Engineer

Modal; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI infrastructure company in San Francisco is seeking a skilled software engineer to create and distribute technical content that educates developers on new AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of software engineering experience and strong technical communication skills. This role involves engaging with the community, giving demos, and building relationships with other companies. Join a fast-growing team and help shape the future of AI development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a software engineer.
• Energized by the AI developer community.
• Excellent technical communication skills.
• Metrics-driven approach to initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute technical content for developers.
• Educate on advancements in AI technology.
• Engage with users at events and online.
• Build relationships with developer-focused companies.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical communication

Community engagement

Metrics-driven decision-making

Job description

About Us:

Modal provides the infrastructure foundation for AI teams. With instant GPU access, sub-second container startups, and native storage, Modal makes it simple to train models, run batch jobs, and serve low-latency inference. Companies like Suno, Lovable, and Substack rely on Modal to move from prototype to production without the burden of managing infrastructure.

We're a fast-growing team based out of NYC, SF, and Stockholm. We've hit 9-figure ARR and recently raised a Series B at a $1.1B valuation. We have thousands of customers who rely on us for production AI workloads, including Lovable, Scale AI, Substack, and Suno.

Working at Modal means joining one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure organizations at an early stage, with many opportunities to grow within the company. Our team includes creators of popular open-source projects (e.g. Seaborn, Luigi), academic researchers, international olympiad medalists, and experienced engineering and product leaders with decades of experience.

The Role:

Modal builds AI infrastructure products that developers love. That's how we grew so quickly, and why word of mouth remains one of our most important channels today.

In this role, you will primarily create and distribute technical content that is unique, educational, and practical. This content will be the first Modal touchpoint for many of our users. We want to not only showcase the power and developer experience of Modal, but also serve as a trusted resource for them when implementing new AI technologies.

In this role, you will:

• Distill the latest advancements in AI technology and educate developers on how to incorporate them.
• Give demos/talks about Modal and adjacent tools at developer events.
• Engage with users in our community, both online (X, LinkedIn, Reddit, Slack) and at in-person events.
• Build relationships, integrations, and joint marketing activities with other developer-focused companies.
• Set objectives that are aligned with the greater GTM team and track the impact of the initiatives you work on.

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who:

• 3+ years as a software engineer.
• Is energized by the AI developer community and wants to help developers adopt new technologies.
• Loves teaching.
• Has excellent technical communication skills.
• Is metrics-driven and takes quantitative approaches to prioritizing initiatives.
• Is excited about working in-person in the NYC, SF or Stockholm office.
• Bonus: you're not afraid to think outside the box when it comes to compelling technical content.
• Bonus: you already have a developer following on social media!