Head of Developer Relations

Factory

. Define and lead Factory’s developer relations strategy across technical content, community, events, partnerships, and social channels .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developer relations, community building, and technical content creation, with a strong focus on AI-assisted development and software engineering practices. Proven ability to engage and educate developers while driving adoption and community health metrics.

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Developer Relations StrategyCommunity BuildingAI-Assisted DevelopmentTechnical Content CreationPublic Speaking

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProduct ManagementTechnical LeadershipMetrics-Driven ApproachContent Performance Analysis

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPublic SpeakingNarrative TranslationHigh Agency

Tools & Technologies

Developer ToolsOpen SourceAI TechnologiesWorkshopsHackathons

Industry Keywords

Developer CommunityTechnical EducationSoftware Development WorkflowsEngagement MetricsProduct Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead Factory’s developer relations strategy across technical content, community, events, partnerships, and social channels
Represent Factory externally through LinkedIn, X, conferences, podcasts, livestreams, and developer communities
Build tutorials, demos, sample applications, reference implementations, documentation, and case studies
Demonstrate how Droids improve software development workflows and accelerate users’ experience of Factory’s value
Build an active, self-sustaining developer community
Develop relationships with influential developers, open-source maintainers, AI companies, research groups, and technology partners
Design and execute workshops, meetups, hackathons, launch programs, and conference activations
Establish feedback loops between developers and Factory’s Product and Engineering teams
Monitor developments in AI, developer tools, and software engineering to keep Factory relevant and differentiated
Advocate for developer-first decisions across product, documentation, onboarding, and developer experience
Define and report success measures covering developer adoption, engagement, content performance, community health, and product feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in developer relations, developer education, product management, software engineering, or technical leadership
Deep technical credibility and ability to build, demo, and explain modern software development workflows
Respected presence in the developer community and track record of producing trusted, shareable content
Experience building and scaling developer communities, programs, or ecosystems
Strong familiarity with AI-assisted development, coding agents, developer tools, open source, and emerging engineering practices
Ability to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, compelling narratives
Exceptional written, verbal, on-camera, and public-speaking skills
Strong product instincts and experience working closely with Engineering and Product teams
Metrics-driven approach to developer adoption and community investment
High agency and ability to build a function in a fast-moving environment with limited structure
Genuine passion for developer education and helping technical users succeed