Open Source DevRel Engineer: Architect, Advocate & Speaker

Canonical; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year

Distributed work environment

Annual compensation review

Maternity and paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A pioneering tech firm in open source is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to connect with developer communities and enhance open-source experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly with Linux, and excellent communication skills. This role offers global travel opportunities and a distributed work environment. The company values diversity and innovation in the tech space.

Qualifications

• Strong engagement in open-source software.
• Real-world software development experience.
• Ability to present technical information engagingly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product meetings contributing insights.
• Engage with developer communities on various platforms.
• Assist in solving technical problems identified by users.
• Contribute to technical documentation.
• Present at conferences and meetups.

Skills

Programming or development passion for open-source software

Experience developing and deploying software using Linux

Hands-on experience with Linux software packaging

Understanding of software packing issues in Linux

Contributions to open-source communities

Public speaking and presentation skills

Ability to work tactfully with diverse perspectives

Building trust and relationships

Willingness to travel globally

Tools

Linux

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Job description

A pioneering tech firm in open source is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to connect with developer communities and enhance open-source experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, particularly with Linux, and excellent communication skills. This role offers global travel opportunities and a distributed work environment. The company values diversity and innovation in the tech space.