Head of Developer Relations

Summary

Join our team as the Head of Developer Relations at Render, where you will lead our Developer Relations team to build a vibrant and engaged developer community. You will drive the overall strategy and execution of developer outreach, community building, and advocacy programs.

Requirements

• You have 7+ years of experience developing and executing developer relations or community advocacy programs from zero to one with measurable impact
• You have experience managing a developer relations team or similar, perhaps as a manager, senior manager, or director
• You have a demonstrated ability to build and nurture developer communities and have a deep understanding of developer needs and challenges
• You have the ability to engage and inspire developers through public speaking and community engagement
• You have a proven track record of attracting, developing, and growing talented and high-performing teams
• You value diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to building healthy teams that reflect these values
• You are comfortable with the trade-offs and ambiguity inherent in early-stage startups. You are skilled at driving decisions and uniting stakeholders when disagreements or conflicting constraints occur
• You have excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and you can simplify complex technical concepts
• You have experience creating technical content and a keen eye for quality and detail

Responsibilities

• Lead the Developer Relations function, managing and growing a high-performing team
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Developer Relations strategy and roadmap that aligns with Render’s business goals
• Develop and implement an overall strategy to engage with, educate, expand, and manage developer communities, fostering a sense of excitement and engagement
• Engage with developer communities (including our own) and partners to collaborate on content, events, code contributions, talks, and anything to drive the adoption of Render
• Identify active, influential, and knowledgeable community members who could be potential leads for Render initiatives and foster relationships with these individuals to encourage their continued engagement
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and demonstrate the success of DevRel programs and initiatives
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment within the developer community
• Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality technical content such as blog posts, guides, videos, and webinars
• Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to develop programs and content highlighting new features and use cases for Render
• Act as the voice of the developer community within Render, providing feedback to product and engineering teams and empower your team to do the same
• Advocate for developers’ needs and work with internal teams to enhance the developer experience
• Support product launches and provide technical guidance to ensure developers can leverage new features effectively

Benefits

• Our openings span more than one career level. The starting salary for this role is between $210,000 and $250,000 USD
• The opportunity is eligible for equity with early exercise options and extended exercise windows
• 4 weeks of paid vacation, available from day one
• 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all parents to bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child. We will also work with you to create a supportive plan of return
• Long-term disability, life insurance, and 401K plans
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and a dependent. FSAs are available as well
• Monthly lifestyle stipend for wellness, mental health, therapy, hobbies, etc
• Monthly cell phone and internet subsidy
• Commuter benefits for Renders in the Bay Area and home office stipends for remote Renders
• Continuous learning benefits & related support