InfluxData is the creator of InfluxDB, the leading time series platform used to collect, store, and analyze all time series data at any scale. Developers can query and analyze their time-stamped data in real-time to discover, interpret, and share new insights to gain a competitive edge. InfluxData is a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce. For more information, visit www.influxdata.com.
As a Developer Advocate on our Developer Relations team within Marketing, you’ll make developers more productive and empowered by creating demos and technical content, giving talks, organizing meetups, and engaging with users online. You’ll represent InfluxData to the community and the community to InfluxData, working with Product and Engineering to align their efforts with what the community needs.
InfluxData is a company built by and for developers. The Developer Advocate on the Developer Relations team will be a leader who directly impacts our entire user community.
What you’ll be doing
Become an authority on the InfluxDB platform, open source and commercial
Help developers get started on InfluxDB and build their own solutions
Establish a social media presence that represents InfluxData
Encourage InfluxDB adoption through blogs, videos, and other content you create
Be an active voice in Influx Community groups and Slack discussions
Showcase InfluxData through regular talks at conferences, meetups, and online events
Build and deliver technical training workshops on Influx software
Support and empower our user community and reduce onboarding friction through code samples, debugging, direct partner engagement, prototypes and long-tail support channels (forums, office hours, blog posts, and more)
Influence InfluxData’s product strategy as the developer’s advocate inside the company, working with Product Management, Engineering, PR, Marketing, Business Development, and other cross-functional teams
Build relationships with technical experts and communities around other projects
What we’re looking for
You’re a strong public speaker with experience presenting at conferences, meetups, or online events
You have 2+ years of experience working with and supporting open source projects, developers, platforms, communities, or user groups
You’ve built technology demos and examples that developers can follow
You know software development and can learn new technologies and languages
Bonus points if you
Have built and delivered technical training, both in person and online
Have strong technical writing skills
Have contributed code to open source projects
Have hands-on experience with IoT and edge devices, protocols, and frameworks
Have experience with Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar languages
Have worked with or for database companies
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Interview Information:
Our interview process begins remotely. Interviews are typically conducted via Zoom. To ensure every candidate can participate, please let us know if you are unable to access Zoom. Some roles may require an in-person meeting with a team member as part of the final stage.
We offer fantastic benefits for full time employees; in the US these include:
Medical/dental/vision insurance with 100% coverage for employees
Company contribution to your FSA
Flexible Time Off - take the time you need
Life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
401(k)
Wellness programs
Annual professional development budget
Financial planning and legal advice
Our Core Values
Our employees are the heart of the company and only by having a core set of beliefs and values will we be successful. We hire and live by these core values:
We value each other
We get stuff done
We believe humility drives learning
We embrace failure
We are committed to open source
Visit our careers page to learn more about working at InfluxData.
InfluxData is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by applicable law.
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