Developer Relations Lead at Factory (San Francisco, CA)
Factory· San Francisco, CA·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Factory is seeking a Developer Relations Lead to spearhead our engagement and expansion of the teams plan with the broader developer community.
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 is an in-office position (5 days/week) in San Francisco (walking distance to Caltrain)
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.