Developer Relations/Advocate

VAST Data

. Represent VAST Data at industry conferences, meetups, and events as a speaker .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical content creation, public speaking, and building relationships within developer communities. Proficient in modern AI frameworks, data engineering languages, and delivering impactful workshops and training programs.

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Technical Content CreationPublic SpeakingData Engineering LanguagesAI FrameworksWorkshop Delivery

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Hard Skills

PythonSQLData EngineeringTechnical WritingData Pipeline DevelopmentDistributed ComputingContainerizationOrchestrationCloud-Native TechnologiesVAST Data Products

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationCreative Problem-SolvingSelf-MotivatedAdaptabilityEngaging Presentation Style

Industry Keywords

Technical EvangelismDeveloper RelationsData InfrastructureAI WorkflowsCommunity Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent VAST Data at industry conferences, meetups, and events as a speaker
Design and deliver technical workshops
Build relationships with developer communities, AI practitioners, and data engineers
Nurture the Cosmos community of customers and partners
Develop technical content including tutorials, blog posts, videos, and documentation
Create workshop materials for in-person and virtual delivery
Build applications, reference architectures, and proof-of-concepts
Design and implement hands-on labs for data pipelines and AI workflows
Demonstrate best practices for data platform implementations
Build and showcase integrations with popular frameworks
Serve as a technical advisor to sales engineers and customers
Collaborate with product teams to translate customer feedback into product improvements and adoption
Develop proof-of-concept AI agents and data pipelines using VAST Data
Create educational content explaining how VAST Data enhances AI development workflows
Collaborate with partners to showcase pipelines used by their AI agents
Stay current on emerging AI technologies and frameworks to identify integration opportunities
Travel approximately 20% for conferences, customer visits, and workshops

Requirements

What you’ll need

Background in software development, developer relations, advocacy, or technical evangelism
Proven experience presenting technical content through public speaking
Strong technical writing skills with a portfolio of blog posts, documentation, or technical content
Experience creating and delivering technical workshops or training programs
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives
Experience with modern AI frameworks and data processing technologies
Familiarity with distributed computing concepts and technologies
Software development experience in data engineering languages and tools, including Python, SQL, and vector databases
Understanding of modern advanced storage and compute architectures, particularly open-source, and their impact on data pipeline performance
Knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and cloud-native technologies
Understanding of modern database technologies
Experience with VAST Data products or similar data platform technologies
Experience building and deploying data pipelines in production environments
Active social media presence in relevant technical communities
Previous experience working with enterprise customers in the data infrastructure space
Comfortable speaking in front of audiences with an engaging presentation style
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
Creative problem-solver who can develop innovative demos and content
Passionate about technology education and knowledge sharing
Empathetic communicator who can understand and address customer pain points
Adaptable to changing priorities and emerging technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge data infrastructure technologies
Collaborative environment focused on innovation and technical excellence
Professional development opportunities and conference attendance
Flexible work arrangements as a “remote-first” company
Competitive compensation package including equity
Approximately 20% travel for conferences, customer visits, and workshops