Senior Manager, Developer Relations

Tailscale

Senior Manager leading Developer Relations for Tailscale’s secure networking software. Scaling technical content, community, integrations, and developer adoption programs.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $200,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Developer Relations, with a strong technical foundation and the ability to lead and scale multi-channel programs. Proven track record in aligning DevRel strategies with business goals and measuring performance outcomes.

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Developer Relations ManagementTechnical Content CreationProgram ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationPerformance Metrics Reporting

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Hard Skills

DevRel Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Video ProductionWorkshop FacilitationProduct IntegrationAudience EngagementPortfolio ManagementRisk CommunicationTechnical WritingProgram PrioritizationCommunity Engagement

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam LeadershipProactive Problem SolvingCollaboration MindsetJudgment and Decision-Making

Tools & Technologies

TailscaleContent Management SystemsVideo Editing SoftwareProject Management ToolsAnalytics Platforms

Industry Keywords

Developer AdvocacyTechnical Talent DevelopmentCommunity-Focused InitiativesProduct Strategy AlignmentBusiness Outcome Measurement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own Tailscale’s Developer Relations function end-to-end, including strategy and roadmap
Align programs and priorities with Tailscale’s positioning, product strategy, and business goals
Build and lead a high-performing DevRel organization
Manage, coach, hire, and develop senior and junior technical talent
Build and scale repeatable programs across technical content, product integrations, YouTube, talks, demos, workshops, events, community, and other developer-facing channels
Manage the portfolio of DevRel investments, resourcing, and priorities
Serve as a visible technical voice through videos, presentations, demos, integrations, workshops, and community engagement
Develop technical voices and contributors inside and outside Tailscale
Lead community-focused technical initiatives and support strategic partnerships and emerging use cases
Maintain a shared DevRel roadmap and activity calendar with owners, timelines, audiences, and intended outcomes
Ensure DevRel work is technically accurate, engaging, relevant, and aligned with product positioning
Partner with Product, Engineering, Growth, Content, Sales, and Customer Success on launches, education, feedback, and product opportunities
Act as the senior DevRel partner for major launches and strategic bets
Define, track, and report on DevRel performance, audience growth, engagement, product activation, integration adoption, and self-serve funnel contribution
Use developer insight and performance data to prioritize programs and demonstrate investment value
Manage DevRel budgets, vendors, tools, capacity planning, and resourcing

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in Developer Relations, developer advocacy, engineering, or a related field
4+ years of experience managing, coaching, or leading technical contributors and scaling a DevRel or similar function
Strong technical foundation and ability to communicate credibly with developers, engineers, and technical decision-makers
Experience building and operating multi-channel DevRel programs
Ability to make portfolio-level tradeoffs
Proven ability to translate company and product priorities into a clear DevRel strategy, roadmap, and execution plan
Track record of connecting DevRel strategy to measurable product or business outcomes
Strong program management skills, including planning, prioritization, delegation, and proactive risk communication
Strong product instincts and experience creating developer-facing technical videos, demos, talks, workshops, tutorials, or written content
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including explaining complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly
Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Growth, Sales, or Customer Success teams
Ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership and long-term program development
Strong judgment about audience, channel, technical depth, and required polish
Experience defining and reporting on DevRel metrics, program performance, or product and business outcomes
Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment and creating clarity through direct communication and documented plans
Low ego, high horsepower with a “yes, and” mindset to collaboration
Have tried and used Tailscale

Benefits

Comp & perks

An inclusive, flexible environment where you can be your authentic self
A competitive total compensation package including a base salary and equity incentive plan
Comprehensive group benefits with no waiting period, including health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
Remote-first work environment with flexible work arrangements
Virtual and in-person social events
Corporate co-working program
Employer-funded retirement contributions matching contributions dollar-for-dollar, up to 0.75% of eligible compensation annually
Annual company retreat and team off-sites
Team travel and distributed collaboration opportunities
$1500 USD annually for professional development
Mentorship, coaching, and internal promotion opportunities
Flexible paid time off program
Company-owned laptop (Mac or PC)
Monthly home internet reimbursement
$500 USD home office workstation customization allowance
Paid parental leave top-ups: 20 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents