Lead Developer Relation Engineer

Shape the future of the Open Web

Source is the developer data management infrastructure for the open web. With an expected 75% of the data generated by humanity to be at the edge, developers at organizations of all sizes face complex challenges in managing distributed data. Our database, DefraDB, along with our Trust Protocol, SourceHub, provides developers with the tools to create and deploy software for edge environments. With native cryptographic primitives for data security, granular data governance, and interoperability and portability across the edge. We address the crucial aspects of edge data management, empowering developers to introduce the next wave of local-first software and edge AI for smart city, industry 4.0, and beyond.

About the Role

As a Lead Developer Relations Engineer, you will be the bridge between our engineering team, the developer community, and key business partners, helping to foster a thriving ecosystem around Source and the open web ecosystems. You’ll work closely with the engineering teams to build strong relationships with developers, create compelling technical content, and empower users to get the most out of our products. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in supporting business development efforts by nurturing relationships with strategic partners and clients, aligning their needs with our technology, and driving adoption through impactful engagements.

In this role, you will also collaborate with our CEO to identify and support potential partnership opportunities, engage with clients to understand their unique technical needs, and position our product suite as an essential part of their technology stack. By acting as a trusted technical advisor, you will facilitate long-term relationships that drive both technical success and business growth.

You'll be working on

• Community Engagement: Engage with developer communities through social media, forums, and events. Advocate for developers’ needs internally and represent our platform in industry events.
• Content Creation: Develop technical content like blog posts, tutorials, and videos. Create resources to demonstrate product capabilities, best practices, and innovative use cases.
• Onboarding & Support: Produce educational materials and support users with onboarding, hackathons, and coding challenges, helping them leverage our technology effectively.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with business development to identify and nurture relationships with strategic partners and clients. Conduct technical workshops, demos, and regular check-ins, aligning their goals with our platform’s capabilities.
• Product Feedback: Act as a liaison between users, clients, and the development team. Provide actionable feedback to enhance the product, supporting roadmap decisions with insights from user and client interactions.
• Partner Ecosystem Support: Support and expand our partner ecosystem through co-marketing initiatives, integrations, and joint developer-focused activities, extending our reach and influence in the industry.

You're most likely to succeed in this role if you

• 5+ years in developer relations, advocacy, or similar roles, with a focus on databases, developer tools, or related technologies.
• Hands-on development experience and a background in software engineering.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
  • Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. Python, JavaScript).
  • Excellent presentation skills with experience in public speaking or webinars.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and marketing teams.
  • Familiarity with developer ecosystems, CI/CD processes, and open-source contributions.
• Mindset:
  • Passionate about empowering developers, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Nice-to-Have:
  • Experience with open-source contributions or managing developer communities.
  • Familiarity with tools like GitHub and content creation platforms.
  • Knowledge of additional developer platforms or languages (e.g., Rust, Go).
  • Prior experience in startups or high-growth environments.

Success in this role means

In your first month, you'll immerse yourself in our local/edge data management stack, product architecture, and the broader communities and partners we engage with. This initial period is crucial for building a strong foundation in our technology, company culture, and objectives, setting you up for success as a leader in this area.

As the Lead Developer Relations Engineer, you'll work alongside the co-founders to shape our engagement with the developer community and strategic partners, as well as define and lead our Developer Relations strategy. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including engineering, product, and marketing—to ensure our platform aligns with the needs of developers and partners alike. Your leadership will be instrumental in positioning our platform as a must-have tool within the local/edge software and developer ecosystem.

Your role is vital in creating an exceptional experience for developers, partners, and clients. As the voice of our community, you'll champion their needs and advocate for their success within our organization. We're committed to providing the resources, mentorship, and flexibility for you to explore innovative ideas, empowering you to make a substantial impact on our community and platform growth. As a leader, you'll guide our Developer Relations team and play a key role in shaping the future of our technology and the ecosystem around it.