Developer Evangelist

Summary

Join Telnyx, an industry leader in global connectivity, as a Developer Evangelist to drive developer community growth and event strategy. Blend event marketing expertise with developer advocacy to amplify Telnyx’s momentum in AI and engage developers worldwide. Work cross-functionally with Product Marketing and Solutions Engineering to showcase voice AI technology, nurture the developer ecosystem, and make Telnyx the go-to platform for building AI-powered communications. This remote role, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, involves regular travel for industry events and occasional in-person team meetings. Build programs that inspire developers and position Telnyx as a leader in voice and conversational AI. The role offers the exciting opportunity to contribute to an industry-shaping company while growing your skills and career.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience at an AI company or fast-paced startup, giving you an insider’s understanding of AI trends and the developer mindset
• You stay on top of the latest in machine learning, conversational AI, and voice tech news
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a STEM field
• You can hold your own in technical conversations with developers
• 4+ years in event marketing, developer relations, or developer advocacy roles
• You’ve organized successful technical events or meetups, and/or built developer community programs
• Strong project management skills are a must – you can juggle event calendars, budgets, and cross-team coordination with ease
• Excellent communicator with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
• You can craft an enticing event pitch, write a developer-focused blog post, or converse with engineers about APIs
• A genuine enthusiasm for helping developers succeed
• You’re an active participant in developer communities (Stack Overflow, Slack groups, GitHub, etc.), and you enjoy creating content or programs that educate and inspire
• Ability to work across teams and departments
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where you can interface with marketing, engineering, and product teams
• You’re proactive, resourceful, and comfortable translating between technical jargon and marketing language to ensure everyone is on the same page
• Willingness to travel periodically for events
• You can represent Telnyx with professionalism and energy at in-person functions, and you’re excited to engage with the developer community face-to-face when opportunities arise

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Telnyx’s presence at developer conferences, hackathons, meetups, and trade shows focused on AI and voice technology
• Develop end-to-end event marketing plans (booths, demos, speaking sessions, sponsorships) that drive brand awareness and developer engagement
• Coordinate logistics and represent Telnyx on-site to connect with developers and gather feedback
• Design and run programs to grow Telnyx’s developer community both online and offline
• This includes organizing webinars, workshops, and hackathons, managing our developer Slack community, and creating content (blogs, tutorials, newsletters) that help developers succeed with Telnyx’s APIs
• Champion a vibrant, inclusive community where developers share knowledge and excitement about Telnyx’s AI capabilities
• Work closely with Product Marketing to craft technical messaging for events and campaigns, ensuring consistent positioning of Telnyx’s AI products
• Partner with Solutions Engineering to develop compelling demos and use-case showcases that highlight our APIs and voice AI platform
• Share developer insights and feedback with internal teams to inform product improvements and go-to-market strategies
• Identify and collaborate with key influencers in the AI and developer space – from tech YouTubers and podcasters to newsletter publishers
• Coordinate joint events or content with these partners to broaden Telnyx’s reach
• Leverage relationships with open-source communities and tech user groups to evangelize Telnyx’s offerings
• Define success metrics for developer marketing (e.g. event leads, community growth, SDK adoption rates) and report on outcomes
• Monitor AI industry trends and competitor activities in developer relations, using insights to refine our strategy
• Continuously experiment with new event formats and engagement tactics to improve ROI and developer satisfaction

Preferred Qualifications

• Public speaking or presentation experience is a plus, as you may moderate panels or present at events
• Bonus if you have exposure to telecommunications or CPaaS – knowing SIP, VoIP, or telephony API concepts will help you hit the ground running
• Bonus if you’ve worked with tech influencers, podcasters, or newsletter writers to amplify content – creativity in community-building is highly valued

Benefits

Remote work, flexible hours