Developer Relations at Factory (United States)
Factory· United States·
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About Factory
Our mission is to create a world where software builds and improves itself.
We build the platform for self-improving software development, helping the world's largest enterprise engineering teams turn their organizations into autonomous software factories. Customers including Nvidia, Blackstone, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), Palo Alto Networks, Adobe, and T-Mobile run Factory to ship code, review PRs, run tests, and deploy continuously - getting smarter with every cycle.
In 2026, we raised $200M at a $5B valuation, bringing our total funding to over $400M. We are backed by world-class investors and operators including Khosla Ventures, Sequoia, Blackstone, Ali Ghodsi (CEO of Databricks), and Frank Slootman (Former CEO of Snowflake).
About the Role
Factory is seeking a hands-on Developer Advocate to help developers discover, understand, and adopt Factory.
What you will do and achieve
- Champion Factory’s technology within the open-source community by contributing to external projects and showcasing how our Droids can enhance and accelerate software development practices.
- Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders in the open-source ecosystem, AI companies, and potential technology partners, laying the groundwork for collaborations that further Factory’s mission and visibility.
- Plan, organize, and execute a range of events targeting developers and tech professionals, including hackathons, lunch and learns, workshops, and meetups, to demonstrate Factory’s capabilities and gather community feedback.
- Craft compelling, technical content (e.g., blog posts, tutorials, case studies) that educates and engages developers about Factory’s value proposition and the transformative potential of our Droids.
- Act as a liaison between the developer community and Factory’s product teams, relaying feedback and insights that inform product development and ensure our offerings align with market needs and expectations.
Qualifications
- A background in software development or developer relations, ideally with 3+ years of experience engaging with open-source communities and tech ecosystems.
- Proven track record of organizing successful developer-centric events and initiatives, coupled with strong project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of building relationships with developers, partners, and internal teams.
- Familiarity with the latest trends and technologies in AI, machine learning, and software development tools.
- Creative and strategic thinker with the ability to translate technical discussions into accessible, engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
This role is remote.
Why work at Factory
- Mission-Driven: The opportunity to "Build the tool you've always dreamed of using" and shape the next era of software engineering factory.ai.
- Talent Density: The company emphasizes being a "lean and talent-dense team" that values ownership and autonomy factory.ai.
- On-Site Culture: Employees work from physical offices five days a week, fostering deep collaboration. Offices are in San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; and London, England builtin.com.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees; 401(k) and Flexible Savings Account; daily catered lunches and dinners; on-site gym; desk setup stipend factory.ai.
- World-Class Team: Opportunity to learn from and work alongside engineers from top AI and software companies (Nuro, Glean, Scale AI, MongoDB, etc.) and industry legends on the advisory board factory.ai.
- High-Growth Environment: The company is in a hyper-growth phase with significant funding, a rapidly growing customer base, and a clear market need.