Senior Developer Relations Advocate

Recruiting From Scratch; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit foundation as a Senior Developer Relations Advocate, focusing on the Ethereum ecosystem. Engage the developer community, deliver impactful talks, and create valuable resources while contributing to open-source tools that advance blockchain technology. Enjoy competitive compensation and the chance to directly influence the future of the developer community.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

Budget for IT equipment

Annual Learning & Development allocation

Opportunity to impact web3 and blockchain technology

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Software Engineering.
• 1-2 years in Developer Relations.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with developers to grow the community.
• Deliver talks at conferences and create documentation.
• Provide technical guidance and support to developers.

Skills

Software Engineering

Developer Relations

Technical Writing

Communication

Community Engagement

Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:

Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire.

Senior Developer Relations Advocate

Location: Remote (UTC+2 to UTC-4 timezones)

Company Stage of Funding: Non-profit Foundation Office Type: Fully

Remote Salary: Competitive + ETH grants

Company Description

Our client is a leading non-profit foundation advancing the Ethereum ecosystem through open-source developer tools and infrastructure. They build runtimes, compilers, build systems, and deployment solutions used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide. With an emphasis on robust engineering and lean processes, they enable quick decision-making and distraction-free software development. Their flagship products include multiple developer tools that have become the standard in Ethereum development, trusted by teams managing billions in on-chain capital.

What You Will Do

• Grow the developer community by engaging with builders to help their projects flourish
• Deliver engaging talks and workshops at conferences and events globally (4-6 events yearly)
• Create and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, prototypes, and code samples
• Provide technical guidance to developers, helping them overcome challenges
• Engage with the community through forums, social media, Discord, and at in-person events
• Support plugin developers in creating and improving their extensions
• Collaborate with builders at hackathons to assist with new projects
• Maintain an active presence in the Ethereum open-source community
• Identify community contributors worthy of grant funding

Ideal Candidate Background

• 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering roles
• 1-2 years of experience in Developer Relations
• Passion for helping other developers learn new concepts
• Strong people skills and excellent communication abilities
• Outstanding technical writing skills with ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Genuine interest in developer experience and developer tools
• Ability to travel globally for 4-6 events annually

Preferred

• Experience with Ethereum development
• Familiarity with open-source developer tooling
• Prior involvement in technical communities

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary with vesting ETH grants
• Unlimited PTO
• Budget for IT equipment
• Annual Learning & Development allocation
• Location-specific statutory benefits
• Opportunity to directly impact the future of web3 and blockchain technology
• Work in a lean environment focused on technical challenges rather than bureaucracy

Join a mission-driven organization where your contributions directly impact an ecosystem shaping the future of finance, data, and ownership. Instead of optimizing revenue streams for shareholders, you'll create tangible value for the entire Ethereum developer community while working on fascinating technical challenges in a dynamic, innovative space.

$150,000 - $200,000 USD base