TomTom

Developer Relations Lead

TomTom

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Amsterdam • 🇳🇱 Netherlands

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

JavaJavaScriptPython

About the role

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of developer workflows, pain points, and emerging trends within the mapping, location data, and automotive spaces
  • Translate these insights into a strategic roadmap for tooling and content development – prioritizing projects that maximize platform value and drive adoption
  • Design, develop, and integrate new tools, SDK extensions, and applets to streamline developer workflows and simplify the use of TomTom’s APIs, SDKs, and map data
  • Collaborate closely with our engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of these tools into our platform
  • Provide expert technical guidance and support to developers, focusing on the effective use of products, tooling, and platform features
  • Deliver targeted documentation, tutorials, and code samples showcasing the capabilities of TomTom’s products
  • Coordinate tech writers and other content creation functions
  • Foster the engagement of developers and customers in ad-hoc events or initiatives

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience as a software developer – with significant experience designing and building APIs, SDKs, or platform integrations
  • Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and common development workflows
  • Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
  • Experience in Developer Relations, ideally within a B2B technology company
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills – able to identify complex technical challenges and develop creative solutions
  • Public speaking, community building, and customer engagement experience
  • Technical Proficiency with: APIs, SDKs, RESTful Web Services, Location Data Formats, Tooling Development, API Design.
Benefits
  • A competitive compensation package
  • Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days
  • Paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning
  • Enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities
  • Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize
  • Home office with a setup budget and extra support with a monthly allowance
  • Options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year
  • Competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
  • Join annual events like our Hackathon and DevDays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
API designSDK developmentRESTful APIprogramming languagesJavaScriptPythonJavaversion control systemsGitAgile development
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillspublic speakingcommunity buildingcustomer engagement