Developer Advocate

Full-time • New York, US

About us

SurrealDB is on the lookout for a Developer Advocate who is passionate about building and nurturing a vibrant developer community for SurrealDB, while helping developers succeed with our products and tools. You will bridge the gap between the development community and our internal teams, driving product adoption, providing feedback, and creating valuable content such as tutorials, demos, and speaking at conferences. A passion for developer advocacy, community building, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing environment are key traits for success in this role.The Developer Advocate will play a critical role in bridging the gap between the business and the developer community, fostering engagement, adoption, and trust. By ensuring that developers are well-supported and educated, the role will have a direct impact on the SurrealDB’s product growth, community relations, and brand reputation.

What will you do

Serve as the voice of the community; to champion their needs so we can continue to build the products they want to use

Promote the company’s products and features to developers through technical demos, blog posts, and workshops, highlighting real-world use cases.

Represent the company at conferences, webinars, and meetups, showcasing innovations and building relationships with influencers and thought leaders.

Support Developer Office Hours - a dedicated time for developers to ask questions they need answered or share challenges they need help navigating.

Serve as the voice of the company; answering questions, resolving challenges, and fostering a strong community presence in forums, social media, and developer platforms (Github, Discord and Discourse). You will be helping to find community champions to showcase their projects built on SurrealDB.

Deliver high-quality educational resources (tutorials, blogs, videos, etc.) to help developers get the most out of the product. This includes working with the community to get developers to promote their projects. You will contribute to the SurrealDB blog and other SurrealDB documentation.

Collect feedback from developers and relay insights to internal teams, ensuring that product decisions align with the real needs of the user base.

About you

Highly collaborative individual, with a positive can do attitude

In-depth knowledge of SurrealDB

Ability to create engaging content and documentation

Ability to collaborate internally with our Product & Engineering, Sales & Customer Success, and Marketing teams

Passionate and curious about how to make developers successful

Proven experience of supporting our community

Multi-tasker able to respond to our developer community on all our platforms

Ability to engage externally with the external developer community on all relevant channels

We understand that each candidate brings a unique set of skills and experiences, and we encourage applicants to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description.

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Why SurrealDB

Join SurrealDB to be at the forefront of database innovation, where your work impacts the future of data management in a collaborative, growth-oriented, and rewarding environment. Backed by leading VCs, Surreal is the fastest-growing database company of all time and one of the fastest-growing source-available/open-source software products. We are a startup with an ambitious mission to build the ultimate multi-model database for tomorrow's applications. We are seeking to hire the best - people who care deeply about the work they do, and care about the people with whom they create and promote the product.

Innovative culture

SurrealDB's culture is founded on innovation and creativity. We encourage out-of-the-box thinking and challenging the status quo. Here, you will have the freedom to explore new ideas and technologies, contributing to groundbreaking projects in database technology. Our diverse and dynamic work environment fosters creativity and innovative problem-solving.

Growth opportunities

We are committed to the professional growth of our employees. SurrealDB provides a supportive environment with opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and career advancement. You will have access to a variety of projects and learning resources, helping you to expand your skill set and take on new challenges.

Impactful work

Your work at SurrealDB will be instrumental in transforming how businesses manage data. You will contribute to a revolutionary product, enabling the world to access data in the most powerful way.

Competitive benefits

Our benefits package reflects our commitment to employee well-being. SurrealDB offers competitive salaries, comprehensive health coverage, and flexible work arrangements. We prioritise work-life balance, ensuring our employees have the support and flexibility they need for a fulfilling professional and personal life.

Join us.

Do you want to join our team? Then we'd love to hear from you.