Developer Educator
Description For Developer Educator
LocalStack is a fast-growing startup revolutionizing cloud development processes through their high-fidelity emulator and local cloud development platform. With 51k+ stars on GitHub and several 100k active users worldwide, they enable developers to build and test cloud applications locally within a Docker-based sandbox environment.
As a Developer Educator on the Developer Relations team, you'll play a crucial role in enabling developers to effectively use LocalStack's technology. Your primary responsibilities include creating and maintaining educational materials, from documentation to video tutorials, and actively engaging with the community to understand and address their learning needs.
The position offers a unique opportunity to work with a globally distributed team, including members from the US, France, UK, India, Italy, Mexico, and Ireland. You'll be part of a company that's becoming the world's leading platform for local cloud software development, with a growing international customer base across Fortune Global 500 companies.
The role combines technical expertise with educational skills, requiring someone who can understand complex cloud technologies and effectively communicate them to developers. You'll work on measuring learning outcomes, improving documentation, and ensuring that both the open-source community and enterprise customers have the resources they need to succeed with LocalStack.
Join a dynamic environment where you'll shape the future of cloud development while working with cutting-edge technology and a passionate team. The position offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements in a fast-growing company with significant open-source traction.
Responsibilities For Developer Educator
- Develop and maintain comprehensive learning journeys across LocalStack's site
- Create educational materials including documentation, blog posts, tutorials, and videos
- Repurpose educational materials for outreach and marketing campaigns
- Engage with the developer community to understand learning needs
- Collaborate with community members to broaden content reach
- Foster a supportive learning environment
- Measure developer difficulties and adjust educational materials
- Work with enterprise customers to address specific needs
Requirements For Developer Educator
- Experience in developer education or strong familiarity with pedagogical techniques
- Proven ability in designing and maintaining learner journeys
- Experience in measuring learning outcomes and adjusting materials
- Ability to read and write code and understand underlying technologies
- Competence in producing traditional technical documentation
- Proficiency in creating diverse educational content
- Strong empathy for developer workflows and needs
- Ability to break down complex ideas
- Excellent communication skills
Benefits For Developer Educator
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment
- Flexible work arrangements
