Developer Relations Engineer - Crypto & Ai (Cape Town - Remote)

Energent Media Llc; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 1 372 000 - 2 060 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency investment platform is seeking a highly skilled Developer Relations Engineer to join their remote team in Cape Town. The role requires expertise in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence, focusing on driving developer engagement and adoption. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in TypeScript, Python, Solidity, and Rust, along with a deep understanding of the crypto landscape. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and engage with the developer community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developer relations or a similar role within blockchain or AI.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Token Metrics and the developer community.
• Create technical documentation, tutorials, and sample code.
• Develop presentations and workshops on Token Metrics' technology.

Skills

TypeScript

Python

Solidity

Rust

Developer relations experience

Technical evangelism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

ai16z framework

Job description

Developer Relations Engineer - Crypto & AI (Cape Town - Remote) Token Metrics is a cryptocurrency investment research platform that's driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence.

The company was founded by Ian Balina in

• as he traded his way from $20, to more than $5 million, logging all his trades in a public-facing spreadsheet that drew more than a million unique visitors per month.

Ian's Moneyball-style approach to crypto investing now forms the basis of the Token Metrics platform, which now helps thousands of customers around the world profitably play the crypto markets.

Token Metrics is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Developer Relations Engineer to join our dynamic team.

This role combines expertise in blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and developer community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Token Metrics and the developer community, fostering strong relationships and driving adoption of our platform
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, tutorials, and sample code to support developers using our tools and APIs
• Develop and deliver engaging presentations, workshops, and webinars on Token Metrics' technology and its applications in the crypto and AI space
• Collaborate with the product and engineering teams to gather developer feedback and influence product roadmap
• Actively participate in blockchain and AI conferences, hackathons, and online forums to promote Token Metrics and stay abreast of industry trends
• Build and maintain demo projects showcasing the capabilities of Token Metrics' platform, with a focus on integrating AI and blockchain technologies

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in developer relations, technical evangelism, or a similar role within the blockchain or AI industry
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript, Python, Solidity, and Rust
• Hands‑on experience with the ai16z framework for building AI agents
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
• Deep understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts, particularly in their application to the crypto space
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Passion for emerging technologies and ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and frameworks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience contributing to open‑source projects in the blockchain or AI domains
• Knowledge of token economics and DeFi protocols
• Previous work with large language models and AI agents
• Track record of creating developer-focused content (blog posts, videos, podcasts)