Senior Developer Advocate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grant

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Neo4j Inc is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate for Startups to drive engagement across the San Francisco Bay Area startup ecosystem. Your role includes maintaining relationships with technical leaders, creating educational resources, and advocating for products within the developer community.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in developer relations, possesses exceptional communication skills, and contributes to a diverse workplace culture. The role offers an annual salary ranging from $190,000 to $260,000 USD along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy or related technical role.
• Deep technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant technologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and passion for a thriving developer community.

Responsibilities

• Drive developer engagement among startups in the Bay Area.
• Create technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, and documentation.
• Manage developer forums and communities.

Skills

Developer advocacy

Public speaking

Technical content creation

Community building

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

Senior Developer Advocate – Startups by the Bay

Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise‑ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy‑to‑deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world’s largest graph community.

Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business.

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

• 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.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $190,000 – $260,000 USD. US employees are eligible for a stock option grant, an annual bonus, and the Company’s standard benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and certain leaves of absence.

Diversity and Inclusion

Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don’t meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we encourage you to reconsider and allow us to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping improve these issues.

One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career‑defining experience.