WunderGraph

Developer Relations Manager

WunderGraph

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

Tech Stack

GoGraphQLJavaScriptOpen SourcePythonTypeScript

About the role

  • We're WunderGraph — a Series A startup building the next generation of API infrastructure for modern engineering teams. Backed by top-tier investors and already trusted by companies like eBay and Paramount, we're growing fast with our flagship product generating 6-figure ACV and a second product launching soon in a related but distinct category. Our goal is to bring everybody together to build digital products end-to-end. ABOUT THE ROLE: We're looking for a Developer Relations Manager to build and grow our developer community, create technical content, and establish WunderGraph as a thought leader in API infrastructure. TEAM INTEGRATION: Report to the VP of Marketing; collaborate with PMM, Content & Social Manager, Video Producer, Demand Gen, Product, Engineering, Sales. ROLE TASKS: Developer Community Building: Build and nurture developer communities; Engage with developers on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, and Discord; Organize and participate in developer meetups and local tech events; Foster relationships with key developers, influencers, and thought leaders; Create and manage developer programs; Build ambassador programs and developer advocate networks. Technical Content Creation: Write developer-focused blog posts and tutorials; Create hands-on code samples, demos, and projects; Develop technical guides and best practices; Create attention-grabbing technical projects and proof-of-concepts; Write for external publications and developer-focused platforms; Create conference presentations and technical talks. Developer Marketing & Outreach: Attend and speak at developer conferences and events; Host hands-on workshops and how-to sessions; Participate in podcasts and developer-focused media; Build relationships with developer-focused publications and influencers; Create attention-grabbing developer projects and initiatives; Develop thought leadership content on API infrastructure trends. Product Advocacy & Feedback: Advocate for developers within the product team; Collect and synthesize developer feedback; Test new features from a developer perspective; Create developer personas and use case scenarios; Bridge communication between developers and product teams; Influence product roadmap based on community needs. Developer Experience & Onboarding: Improve developer onboarding and first-time user experience; Create hands-on getting-started guides and tutorials; Optimize developer documentation and technical resources; Build developer tools and utilities; Create interactive demos and playground environments; Develop hands-on certification programs or learning paths. Analytics & Community Metrics: Track developer engagement across channels; Measure community growth and developer adoption; Analyze content performance and developer feedback; Report on developer sentiment and community health; Monitor competitive developer programs and community initiatives; Track developer-to-customer conversion and pipeline contribution. SUCCESS: In first 6 months: establish presence in key developer communities; create pipeline of technical content; build relationships with key developers and influencers; launch developer-focused events and webinars; improve developer onboarding and documentation; establish metrics and reporting for developer engagement. PROCESS: Fast hiring stages including intro call, hiring manager, assignment, founders, culture fit, offer. Reference and background checks. Hiring through Deel except for Germany or Florida where hiring directly. WHY WUNDERGRAPH: Fully remote and globally distributed; co-working options worldwide; pick preferred hardware; discretionary PTO; competitive compensation; location-dependent healthcare benefits (US: healthcare, dental, vision); team retreats across the globe.

Requirements

  • Mid-level experience in developer relations, developer marketing, or technical evangelism Strong technical background in software development, APIs, or infrastructure Proven track record of building developer communities and engagement Excellent communication skills — you can explain complex technical concepts clearly Experience with developer platforms and community building tools Public speaking experience at conferences and developer events Content creation skills — writing, video, and presentation abilities Startup mindset — you can move fast and adapt to changing priorities Nice to Have: Experience with API infrastructure, GraphQL, or similar technologies Nice to Have: Background in developer tools or infrastructure products Nice to Have: Experience with open source communities and projects Nice to Have: Knowledge of developer marketing and community building best practices Nice to Have: Familiarity with developer-focused platforms (GitHub, Stack Overflow, etc.) Nice to Have: Experience with developer advocacy or technical evangelism Technical Skills: Programming languages: JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Go, or similar Technical Skills: API development: REST APIs, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger Technical Skills: Developer tools: GitHub, GitLab, VS Code, or similar Technical Skills: Content platforms: Medium, Dev.to, Hashnode, or similar Technical Skills: Community platforms: Discord, Slack, Reddit, or similar Technical Skills: Video creation: Loom, OBS, or similar for tutorials and demos Technical Skills: Analytics tools: Google Analytics, PostHog or similar