Head of Developer Relations

Glocomms; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Early-stage equity

Significant growth opportunities

Close collaboration with engineers and designers

Job summary

An innovative startup in New York City is seeking a Head of Developer Relations to connect with developers and create impactful technical content. The position demands strong communication skills, a solid technical background, and a passion for the developer community. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of experience in software engineering and must work onsite five days a week. Join the founding team and shape the product and culture at this early-stage company, which offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum experience in software engineering or related field.
• Proficient in written, verbal, and visual communication.
• Experience in content creation for developers.
• Must work onsite in NYC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the voice of the developer community internally and externally.
• Publish technical content such as blog posts and tutorials.
• Represent the company at meetups and conferences.
• Engage with developers on social media and GitHub.
• Gather developer feedback for the product team.
• Build a community around the company's technology.

Skills

Strong technical background in software engineering

Exceptional communication skills

Experience creating developer-focused content

Passion for developer experience

Ability to thrive in a startup environment

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant | Software + Creative Technologies

Job Title: Head of Developer Relations

Location: New York City, NY (Onsite, 5 days/week)

Type: Full-Time

About the Company

This early-stage startup is building a revolutionary platform for developers. With a small, agile team and a strong focus on innovation, the company is passionate about solving real-world problems through cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Head of Developer Relations to serve as a vital link between their product and the developer community.

Role Overview

This hire will be responsible for engaging with developers, creating technical content, and representing the developer perspective within the company via hosting virtual and in person events and growing out a digital community across channels like X, Discord, GitHub, and more. This individual will help foster a vibrant developer community and ensure that developers have the resources and support they need to succeed when using the company's platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the voice of the developer community both internally and externally.
• Develop and publish technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, sample applications, and videos.
• Represent the company at meetups, conferences, and webinars.
• Engage with developers across forums, social media platforms, and GitHub.
• Gather and synthesize developer feedback to inform product and engineering teams.
• Build and nurture a community of developers around the company's technology.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in software engineering, or a related field, 3 years minimum experience
• Exceptional communication skills - written, verbal, and visual.
• Experience creating developer-focused content.
• Passion for developer experience and community engagement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Must be available to work onsite five days a week in NYC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience organizing or participating in developer communities or events.

What the Company Offers

• A chance to join the founding team and influence the direction of the product and culture.
• Close collaboration with passionate engineers, designers, and founders.
• Competitive compensation and early-stage equity.
• Significant growth opportunities as the company scales.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology