Head of Developer Relations

Summary

Join Render's team as the Head of Developer Relations and lead the Developer Relations team in building a thriving developer community. You will develop and execute a comprehensive DevRel strategy aligned with Render's business objectives, engaging with developers through various channels like content creation, events, and partnerships. This role demands close collaboration with product, marketing, and engineering teams. You will manage and grow a high-performing team, define and track KPIs to measure success, and advocate for developers' needs within Render. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in DevRel, team management, community building, and technical content creation. Render offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a technical background with professional experience in software development, preferably with cloud platforms or developer tools
• You have experience with technologies commonly used by Render’s customers, such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, Docker, and microservices architecture
• You have a strong personal brand and network within the developer community

Benefits

• 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