The Opportunity

We’re looking for a creative and tech-savvy DevRel Engineer who is passionate about technology, coding, and developer communities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with our product and engineering teams to create engaging technical content, interactive demos, and educational resources that showcase how developers can leverage Zencoder to supercharge their workflows.

This is a unique opportunity to join an early-stage company led by the founder of a unicorn startup, Andrew Filev, and help scale it into a thriving, innovative business. You’ll be a part of the team that ships AI products, shaping the future of software development and unlocking the creative potential of brilliant minds.

Key Responsibilities

• Content Creation
  Develop tutorials, blog posts, documentation, and code samples demonstrating Zencoder’s features and best practices.
  Produce engaging video content (e.g., walk-throughs, demos) for our developer community.

• Use Case Development
  Conceive and build practical, real-world demos and prototypes.
  Identify industry-relevant use cases and craft compelling stories around how Zencoder solves specific developer pain points.
  
  
• Developer Advocacy
  Engage with developer communities on forums, social media, and at events to raise awareness and gather feedback on Zencoder’s platform.
  Collaborate with internal teams to address developer concerns, feature requests, and feedback in a timely manner.
  
  
• Tooling & Workflow
  Use developer tools like VS Code to build and test sample applications or integrations.
  Stay current on new frameworks and technologies to ensure our content and messaging remain fresh and relevant.

• Community Building
  Help organize and participate in developer meetups, webinars, and online communities.
  Encourage community contributions (e.g., guest blog posts, tutorials) and amplify user-generated content.

Essential Qualifications

• Technical Skills
  Coding experience (JavaScript, Python, Java, C/C++ or similar).
  Proficiency with common developer tools (VS Code, JetBrains, Git, GitHub).
  
  
• Communication & Creativity
  Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences
  Comfortable creating and editing video content for educational or promotional purposes.
  Ability to think creatively and come up with innovative ways to showcase technical solutions.
  
  
• Developer Community 
  Genuine interest in developer evangelism, open source projects, or community-building efforts.
  Familiarity with social media and online forums related to software development

Application Process 

This is a highly competitive role, and as part of the selection process, applicants will be required to complete a technical challenge. The challenge involves showcasing your coding skills using Zencoder, allowing us to assess your ability to create engaging, developer-focused content.
Here’s the detailed tech challenge description.

Salary Range

The anticipated base salary for this position is up to $40,000 gross. The final offer may vary based on geographic location, relevant experience, education, and seniority compared to others in similar roles. 

Why Join For Good AI?

• Impact: Gen AI will change how companies develop software in the next two years. Be at the frontier of that AI work, building a category-leading product in a huge market. You will have an everyday opportunity to innovate.
• Growth potential: Thrive in a high-growth AI startup combining personal and career growth.
• High Talent Density: Collaborate daily with our team of top-notch engineers and our founder, Andrew Filev.
• Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.