Developer Relations Engineer

Runware; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Meaningful stock options

Remote-first setup

Flexible hours

Family leave

Company retreats

Job summary

Runware is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to act as the face of the company within the developer community. This role involves community leadership, event participation, and engaging with developers across platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AI models and experience in community engagement while enjoying the flexibility of a remote-first working environment. The position offers generous paid time off, stock options, and an inspiring work culture with regular gatherings.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AI models, especially generative and media-focused systems.
• Experience engaging with developer communities (DevRel, community management, open-source, hackathons, or similar).
• Comfortable presenting, demoing, and speaking to technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Represent Runware at meetups, hackathons, conferences, and workshops across the Bay Area and beyond.
• Deliver live demos, lightning talks, and hands-on sessions.
• Support developers across Discord, GitHub, and other community channels.

Skills

Strong understanding of AI models

Experience engaging with developer communities

Comfortable presenting and demoing

Ability to explain complex concepts

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Runware is transforming how developers build with AI by offering a powerful platform for advanced media generation — without the complexity of GPU management or scaling infrastructure. Our mission is to create an ecosystem where developers of all kinds can seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into their products.

We are looking for a Developer Relations Engineer who will become the face of Runware within the developer community — especially across events, hackathons, meetups, and conferences. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in community-driven environments, understands AI models deeply, and knows how to inspire developers through hands-on engagement.

Your focus is community presence, live demos, education, and real-world interaction.

• Location: San Francisco Bay Area
• Work setup: Fully remote, with regular on-site presence at community activities

You will work closely with the DevRel Lead and our Marketing & Events Lead to build a strong and active presence in the developer ecosystem.

About the role

As a Developer Relations Engineer focused on community and events, you will be the bridge between Runware’s technology and the developers who use it. You’ll represent Runware at in-person gatherings, lead workshops and demos, support developers as they build with our API, and help shape how the community experiences our platform.

Your work will directly influence how developers discover, understand, and adopt Runware’s AI models. You'll be hands-on and expected to drive topics end to end as part of DevRel and Events strategy plans.

Responsibilities

• Community & Events Leadership
  • Represent Runware at meetups, hackathons, conferences, and workshops across the Bay Area and beyond.
  • Deliver live demos, lightning talks, hands-on sessions, and technical walkthroughs.
  • Partner closely with the Marketing & Events Lead to plan, prepare, and execute community-focused initiatives.
  • Follow up with write-ups, recaps, or topic-driven posts that extend the conversation beyond the room and keep the community engaged online.
  • Build and nurture a strong local AI developer community around Runware.
• Developer Engagement
  • Support developers across Discord, GitHub, X/Twitter, Reddit, and other community channels.
  • Help developers integrate Runware’s API, troubleshoot issues, and explore use cases.
  • Collect and synthesize developer feedback to inform product and engineering teams.
• AI Expertise & Demonstrations
  • Develop a deep understanding of Runware’s AI models — capabilities, limitations, and ideal use cases.
  • Create compelling demos, prototypes, and example projects that showcase real-world applications.
  • Maintain technical accuracy and clarity in all public interactions and presentations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work with product, engineering, and marketing teams to translate new capabilities into community-ready demos and narratives.
  • Support product launches through event participation, live showcases, and developer outreach.

• Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of AI models, especially generative and media-focused systems.
  • Experience engaging with developer communities (DevRel, community management, open-source, hackathons, or similar).
  • Comfortable presenting, demoing, and speaking to technical audiences.
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and accurately.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams.
  • Comfortable working fully remotely while attending frequent in-person events.
  • Strong sense of ownership
• Nice to have
  • Background in organizing or hosting developer events.
  • Startup experience or comfort in fast-moving environments.

We’re a remote-first collective, meeting in person twice a year to plan, brainstorm, celebrate wins, and enjoy some face-to-face time. We have core hours for cooperative working and calls, but outside of that your calendar is yours. Work the hours that let you perform at your peak while also building a healthy life.

Our release cycles are fast and intense, but they’re followed by real downtime. After big pushes we expect the team to unplug, recharge, and come back ready and stronger than ever for the next leap.

• Generous paid time off– vacation, sick days, public holidays
• Meaningful stock options– share in the upside you create
• Remote-first setup– work from home anywhere we can employ you
• Flexible hours– own your schedule outside core collaboration blocks
• Family leave– paid maternity, paternity, and caregiver time
• Company retreats– twice-yearly gatherings in inspiring locations