Senior Software Engineer & Developer Advocate

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer & Developer Advocate to elevate the developer experience on the Internet Computer. In this role, you’ll serve as the voice of developers, bridging the gap between the external developer community and DFINITY’s internal teams. Your goal will be to identify developer pain points and translate them into actionable projects that drive the evolution of our platform, tools, and libraries. You’ll also play a key role in shaping the platform’s mid- and long-term strategy while showcasing the power of the Internet Computer through hands-on development and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape the platform’s developer experience: Provide strategic input to leadership, helping to shape the developer ecosystem and influence the mid- and long-term roadmap.
• Engage with canister developers: Work closely with developers to understand their challenges, extract best practices, and implement solutions that streamline their development process.
• Developing new capabilities (as well as fixing regressions, and building new systems from scratch) across developer tooling departments, including Command Line Tools, Canister Development Kits, Libraries, Code Editors, Programming Languages, and Profiling Benchmarking & Testing
• Build practical examples: Design and implement high-quality canisters and demo projects that showcase the capabilities of the Internet Computer, serving as blueprints for other developers.
• Craft clear technical documentation: Develop comprehensive technical resources, including best practices, guides, and tutorials that make development easier and more accessible.
• Champion developer advocacy: Attend conferences and ecosystem events to connect with developers, gather insights, and advocate for continuous platform improvements.

Requirements:

Engineering Skills:

• Senior-level proficiency in software design and coding, with a strong focus on writing secure, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Ability to challenge conventional approaches and introduce innovative, best-practice solutions for canister development on the Internet Computer.
• Proficiency in a variety of programming languages and frameworks used in blockchain and decentralized application development.

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical topics to different audiences, including engineers, researchers, and community members.
• Proven experience in translating deep technical insights into clear, concise, and actionable documentation.
• Adept at listening to developer pain points and effectively advocating for solutions both internally and externally.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with blockchain technology, decentralized applications, or smart contract development.
• Prior experience in developer advocacy or community engagement roles.
• Open-source contributions or involvement in developer communities.