Developer Relations Engineer

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer to join our team and boost community growth for the open-source Presto Community. This role is crucial for maintaining and expanding our presence in the community and showcasing the outstanding work of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Community Engagement: Actively engage in the Presto Community Slack channel by answering questions, providing support, and proactively connecting our engineers to relevant discussions.
• Content Creation: Write and publish technical blogs highlighting the innovative work and achievements of our team and other collaborators in the open-source community. Ensure the content is accessible, informative, and engaging for the community.
• Advocacy and Outreach: Give talks, lead workshops, and participate in conferences to increase awareness and understanding of Presto within the community.
• Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with community members, influencers, and other key stakeholders to enhance collaboration and community spirit.
• Feedback Loop: Act as a bridge between the community and our engineering team by gathering feedback, identifying common issues, and communicating these insights to improve our products and services

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Technical Expertise: 5+ Years of Experience with data management systems. Knowledge of Presto is a strong plus. Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging technical content.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences.
• Community Involvement: Previous experience engaging with developer communities, preferably in a DevRel, developer advocate, or similar role.
• Public Speaking: Comfortable giving talks, leading workshops, and representing the organization at conferences and other events.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product management.

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience: Previous experience in a similar role within open-source communities, especially Presto.
• Content Creation: Proven track record of creating high-quality technical content, such as blogs, tutorials, and documentation.
• Networking: Established connections within the Presto community.