Developer Relations Engineer

Publisher of Ubuntu, serving millions of developers, building for cloud, IoT and data science.
Christchurch, New Zealand
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · IoT

Description For Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu, is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to join their newly created Developer Relations team. This role combines technical expertise with strategic communication skills to engage with open source communities and developer-centric organizations. The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and community, helping shape the future of open source development.

The ideal candidate will be a passionate programmer with deep experience in the Linux ecosystem and open-source software. They'll need to demonstrate strong communication skills, as the role involves presenting at conferences, creating technical content, and maintaining relationships with developer communities. The position requires hands-on experience with Linux software packaging and a thorough understanding of current trends in the ecosystem.

Working at Canonical offers a truly remote-first environment (established since 2004) with a global team. The company provides competitive benefits including a $2,000 annual learning budget, regular compensation reviews, and comprehensive leave policies. This role offers the opportunity to influence both Canonical's products and the broader open source community while working with cutting-edge technologies in AI, IoT, and cloud computing.

The position requires travel twice yearly for company events and community engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both technical work and building relationships across the global developer community. As part of Ubuntu's publisher, you'll be at the forefront of open source innovation, helping to make it more accessible and reliable for developers worldwide.

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Responsibilities For Developer Relations Engineer

  • Take part in team product meetings from strategy to day-by-day development progress
  • Maintain conversations with developer community members
  • Work with colleagues to establish commonality and consistent approaches
  • Help solve specific technical problems
  • Contribute to technical documentation
  • Work on technical articles, presentations or workshops
  • Identify new opportunities for developer experience improvement
  • Present at conferences, meetups or technical events

Requirements For Developer Relations Engineer

Linux
  • Programming/development experience with passion for open-source software
  • Experience with real-world challenges developing and deploying software using Linux
  • Practical hands-on experience of Linux software packaging
  • Understanding of current software packing issues and trends in Linux ecosystem
  • Open-source community contribution experience
  • Engaging presentation and speaking skills
  • Ability to work tactfully across different perspectives
  • Willingness to travel globally twice a year

Benefits For Developer Relations Engineer

Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Opportunity to travel
  • Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades

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