Senior Developer Advocate

Neo4j; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grant

Annual bonus

401(k)

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Neo4j is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate for Startups to drive developer engagement among startups in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role involves building relationships with startups, creating technical content, and advocating for the company’s products.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy. The position offers benefits such as stock options and an annual bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, developer relations, or a related technical role.
• Deep technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant technologies.
• Strong content creation abilities, including writing, video creation, and code samples.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with founding engineers and technical leadership at startups in the Bay Area.
• Create technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, videos, and documentation.
• Advocate for our products and technologies within the developer community.

Skills

Developer advocacy

Technical content creation

Public speaking

Community building

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Developer Advocate - Startups by the Bay

Job Description

The Senior Developer Advocate for Startups will be responsible for driving developer engagement among startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, by nurturing relationships with startups, and within the incubators, VCs, and founder communities that support them. This role requires technical expertise, community building, and content creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Developer Engagement:
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with founding engineers and technical leadership at startups in the Bay Area.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for startup inquiries and support.
  • Act as a liaison between the startup community and the company.
• Technical Content Creation:
  • Create technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, videos, and documentation.
  • Develop code samples, demos, and SDKs to help developers understand and use our products.
  • Present technical talks, webinars, and workshops at developer events.
• Product Advocacy:
  • Advocate for our products and technologies within the developer community.
  • Gather feedback from developers and provide insights to product and engineering teams.
  • Collaborate with product management to align product development with developer needs.
• Community Building:
  • Create and manage developer forums, communities, and user groups.
  • Organize and participate in developer events, meetups, and hackathons.
  • Foster a sense of collaboration and support within the developer community.
• Developer Education:
  • Develop and deliver educational resources, training materials, and documentation.
  • Provide guidance and best practices to help developers succeed with our technologies.
  • Conduct technical workshops and training sessions.
• Metrics And Analytics:
  • Utilize data and analytics to track developer engagement and measure the impact of developer advocacy efforts.
  • Provide data‑driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
  • Prepare regular reports on developer community performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, developer relations, or a related technical role.
• Deep technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant technologies.
• Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.
• Strong content creation abilities, including writing, video creation, and code samples.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and community‑building skills.
• Passion for technology and fostering a thriving developer community.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range, US employees are eligible for a stock option grant and an annual bonus. Employees in this position are also eligible to participate in the Company’s standard benefit programs, which currently include medical, dental, vision benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence.

Salary

Annual Base Salary Range for This Role: $190,000–$260,000 USD.