Developer Evangelist

Summary

Join Twilio as a Developer Evangelist and help inspire and equip a global network of developers to build with Twilio products. This role requires defining developer relations in the APJ region, building Twilio-powered solutions, and serving as a regional liaison for developer communities. You will need strong technical skills, experience in public speaking and writing, and the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. The position is remote, based in Sydney, Australia, and involves approximately 25-50% travel. Twilio offers competitive pay and benefits, including generous time off, parental and wellness leave, healthcare, and a retirement savings program.

Requirements

• Proficient in writing Python, PHP, Node, C#, or Java with insights into web frameworks within or across these languages
• A love of teaching others, curiosity and excitement about technology
• 8 years of experience writing production code, with strong empathy for developers to successfully guide their building process
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration with teams like sales, support, product and marketing
• Creative and collaborative problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making for system and process improvements
• Skilled in storytelling to highlight developers building on Twilio and inspire others
• Experience in public speaking, writing, and/or organizing engaging programs

Responsibilities

• Help us inspire and equip developers to build with Twilio products, ensuring an exceptional developer experience with Twilio
• Be an active and authentic participant in the developer community wherever they gather online and offline
• Attend, plan and speak at in-person and virtual events
• Write clear and empathetic content that breaks down the complex into the understandable while telling stories with code, equipping developers with knowledge of tools and techniques
• Navigate cross-functional collaboration and partner within Twilio to align with program and engagement objectives
• Drive projects independently from inception to completion, outlining key milestones and ensuring deadlines are met
• Communicate project plans, progress, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels within the APJ region and across the company

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the APJ developer and industry landscape, including local communities, events and programs
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies
• Ability to influence and build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Excellent skills in influencing, problem-solving, consensus-building, and strong interpersonal communication
• Experience in organizing and running developer events

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time-off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program