Developer Relations Engineer IV

North; United States; On-site; USD 135,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

401(k) + Match

Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave

Education Assistance

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

North is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer, Remote (US) to bridge engineering and the developer community, creating technical content and engaging with developers across APIs and payments.

The role involves maintaining API specs, writing docs and tutorials, producing video content, and representing the company at conferences and events while advocating for customer needs. Strong communication and fintech experience are valued.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on development and API integration experience.
• 8+ years combining software engineering with developer relations or evangelist work.
• Track record of public speaking or publishing technical content (blogs, tutorials, videos).
• Strong oral and written communication skills for developer audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to update and maintain API specifications.
• Produce developer-friendly documentation and tutorials for payment APIs.
• Create video tutorials and sample code to demonstrate API usage.
• Represent North at conferences, meetups, and events to engage developers.
• Advocate for developer needs and feed insights to product teams, shaping roadmaps.

Skills

Hands-on development & API integration

Software engineering

Developer relations

Public speaking

Technical writing

Payments / fintech

Databases (SQL & NoSQL)

Agile

Job description

Developer Relations Engineer, Remote (US)

North

Let’s go North, together.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer, Lead to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving the adoption and success of our payment APIs. This individual will act as a bridge between our engineering teams and developer community, creating technical content, engaging with developers, and representing our APIs at conferences and events. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator with strong technical expertise and a passion for empowering developers. We’re seeking not only a great presenter but an excellent listener, who is curious about the needs and concerns of our prospects and customers. This person must be able to think out loud with developers to empower them to create innovative solutions using our technology.

What you will do:

API Specifications Management:

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams to update and maintain technical API specifications.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and developer-friendly.

Technical Content Creation:

• Write detailed technical documentation around existing and new payment APIs.
• Develop blog tutorials showcasing sample applications that leverage our APIs.
• Create educational resources including guides and walkthroughs to improve developer understanding.

Video Tutorials & Media Production:

• Produce high-quality video tutorials demonstrating how to use our APIs effectively.
• Showcase sample code and applications in engaging video formats for platforms like YouTube

Community Engagement:

• Represent the company at conferences, meetups, and workshops by giving technical presentations on payment APIs.

Advocacy & Feedback Loop:

• Advocate for the needs of developer clients with internal product and engineering teams.
• Relay feedback from the developer community to help shape product roadmaps.
• Gather and prioritize technical requirements, define the developer vision, and collaborate closely with engineering, sales, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

What we need from you

• 8+ years of hands-on development & API integration experience
• Combination of 8+ years of software engineering, developer relations, and/or developer evangelist experience
• Proven track record of public speaking and/or publishing of technical documentation (blogs, tutorials, videos, etc.)
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, and passionate about fostering developer success and building communities.
• Previous experience in payments, fintech or related industry is a big plus
• Experience in databases, working SQL and No-SQL
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, and passionate about fostering developer success and building communities.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that enables our teams to live a life well lived, both personally and professionally. Some of our perks include:

• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) + Match
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Education Assistance
• Company-funded Lifestyle Spending Account

Salary Range: $135,000 - $170,000

Pay within this range varies by work location and on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We look forward to discussing your salary expectations and our full total rewards offerings throughout the interview process.

Please note: North is a US-based company and no sponsorship is available for this position at this time.

Who we are:

North, and our family of companies, are committed to helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses. As an end-to-end payment solutions company, we provide everything business owners need to get paid, whether they serve customers in a physical storefront, online, or both. We pride ourselves on being large enough to offer customized solutions to our enterprise-level clients while remaining agile enough to take an award-winning, hands-on approach to personal service that our merchants won’t find anywhere else.

Let’s go North, together! Our most important resource is our people. Join our diverse team of innovators and do-ers and make your mark on the future of payments technology. We're proud to offer benefits that help our team members further their overall well-being through unique initiatives that are both personally and professionally fulfilling.

At North, we celebrate diversity and create an inclusive environment for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about North, and our family of companies, visit our website: north.com