Full-Time

Head of Developer Relations

Posted on 1/8/2025

Render

Render

51-200 employees

Cloud infrastructure for application deployment

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$210k - $250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Remote work is available, but candidates can also work from San Francisco.

Category
Developer Relations
Required Skills
Public Speaking

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience developing and executing developer relations or community advocacy programs from zero to one with measurable impact
  • Experience managing a developer relations team or similar, perhaps as a manager, senior manager, or director
  • Demonstrated ability to build and nurture developer communities and a deep understanding of developer needs and challenges
  • Ability to engage and inspire developers through public speaking and community engagement
  • Proven track record of attracting, developing, and growing talented and high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
  • Experience creating technical content and a keen eye for quality and detail
Responsibilities
  • Lead the Developer Relations function, managing and growing a high-performing team
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Developer Relations strategy and roadmap that aligns with Render’s business goals
  • Develop and implement an overall strategy to engage with, educate, expand, and manage developer communities, fostering a sense of excitement and engagement
  • Engage with developer communities (including our own) and partners to collaborate on content, events, code contributions, talks, and anything to drive the adoption of Render
  • Identify active, influential, and knowledgeable community members who could be potential leads for Render initiatives and foster relationships with these individuals to encourage their continued engagement
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and demonstrate the success of DevRel programs and initiatives
  • Foster an inclusive and collaborative environment within the developer community
  • Oversee the creation and distribution of high-quality technical content such as blog posts, guides, videos, and webinars
  • Collaborate with the product and marketing teams to develop programs and content highlighting new features and use cases for Render
  • Act as the voice of the developer community within Render, providing feedback to product and engineering teams and empower your team to do the same
  • Advocate for developers’ needs and work with internal teams to enhance the developer experience
  • Support product launches and provide technical guidance to ensure developers can leverage new features effectively
Desired Qualifications
  • Technical background with professional experience in software development, preferably with cloud platforms or developer tools
  • Experience with technologies commonly used by Render’s customers, such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, Docker, and microservices architecture
  • Strong personal brand and network within the developer community

Render simplifies application deployment and management for developers and businesses through its cloud infrastructure platform. Users can deploy their code with just a few clicks using an "infrastructure as code" approach, which allows for easier automation and scaling. Unlike competitors, Render focuses on user-friendliness and offers a freemium model with both free and paid plans for advanced features. The company's goal is to provide a seamless experience for application deployment while expanding its market presence.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$152.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Render raised $80M in Series C funding, boosting its development and market presence.
  • Growing demand for serverless computing aligns with Render's offerings, enhancing its market appeal.
  • Render's focus on developer experience and productivity tools is a key competitive advantage.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Fly.io and Vercel could impact Render's market share.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace Render's current offerings, risking market position.
  • Economic downturns could affect Render's ability to attract and retain paid customers.

What makes Render unique

  • Render offers a zero devops cloud platform, reducing operational overhead for developers.
  • The platform supports multiple frameworks, including JavaScript, Express, and Next.js.
  • Render's infrastructure as code approach simplifies automation and scaling for users.

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Benefits

4 weeks of paid vacation

12 sick days

Parental leave

Medical coverage

Mental health support

401k

Long-term disability & life insurance

Continuous learning benefits

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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