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George
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Anonymous
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Developer Outreach Coordinator
AMER
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
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Strong background in developer outreach and community support. Committed to ensuring developers receive the tools and support they need.
Partnership Negotiation
Robert
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Anonymous
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Developer Relations Consultant
EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Bringing years of experience in consulting for developer relations. Expert in analyzing and improving developer engagement strategies.
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Frank
Developer Relations Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Adept at managing developer relations initiatives and driving community growth. Proven track record in building successful partnerships and collaborations.
Featured Skills
API Documentation
Colin
Lead Developer Advocate
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
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Skilled in understanding developer needs and promoting product benefits. Focused on enhancing user experiences through effective communication and outreach.
Featured Skills
SDK Development
Billy
Senior Developer Advocate
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$130,000
Salary
$62/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Experienced in fostering developer relationships and enhancing community engagement. Specializes in advocacy and strategic partnerships in the tech sector.
Featured Skills
Developer Community Engagement
George
Developer Outreach Coordinator
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Strong background in developer outreach and community support. Committed to ensuring developers receive the tools and support they need.
Featured Skills
Partnership Negotiation
Eddie
Developer Relations Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Focused on enhancing developer experiences and managing feedback. Thrives in collaborative environments and excels at relationship building.
Featured Skills
Product Collaboration
Robert
Developer Relations Consultant
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Bringing years of experience in consulting for developer relations. Expert in analyzing and improving developer engagement strategies.
Featured Skills
Survey Implementation
Jack
Head of Developer Relations
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$160,000
Salary
$77/hr
Hourly Rate
97%
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Visionary leader in developer relations with extensive experience in the tech industry. Known for innovative strategies to engage and support developer communities.
Featured Skills
Marketing Campaign Development
Nicky
Senior Community Manager
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
93%
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Dedicated to managing and nurturing developer communities. Known for creating engaging content and promoting a vibrant developer ecosystem.
Featured Skills
Usability Testing
Madolyn
Community Engagement Director
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$115,000
Salary
$55/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Expert in community building and engagement strategies. Passioned about connecting with developers and creating impactful programs.
Featured Skills
Troubleshooting Guides
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Common jobs to be done for lead developer relations engineers

<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Community Engagement</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Host developer meetups to foster community collaboration.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Respond to developer inquiries on forums and social media.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Analyze community feedback and report trends to management.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Create engaging content to educate the developer community.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Tool and Documentation Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Draft and maintain comprehensive API documentation.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Develop SDKs and sample code for ease of integration.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Create troubleshooting guides for common developer issues.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Ensure documentation is up-to-date with product changes.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Partnership and Collaboration</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Coordinate with product teams to align on developer needs.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Identify strategic partnerships with other companies.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Negotiate contracts and terms with potential partners.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Develop joint marketing campaigns with third-party services.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Feedback and Iteration</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conduct surveys to gather developer feedback on tools.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implement feedback loops for continuous product improvement.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Facilitate usability testing sessions with real developers.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Drive product iterations based on developer experiences.</div></div>

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