Developer AdvocateWe are seeking a Developer Advocate to build and lead our developer community engagement strategy. This role will serve as the bridge between FriendliAI and the broader AI developer ecosystem, creating meaningful connections through technical content, community engagement, events, and developer advocacy.You will play a key role in growing FriendliAI's presence within the GenAI, inference, and ML infrastructure communities by engaging directly with developers, AI engineers, and technical decision makers across both online and in-person channels.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and execute a comprehensive developer relations strategy aligned with FriendliAI's company goals, developer adoption initiatives, and community growthLead organization and execution of hackathons, technical meetups, workshops, webinars, and conference activations that engage AI engineers, ML practitioners, and infrastructure developersCreate and oversee high-quality technical content, including blog posts, inference benchmarks, architecture deep dives, integration tutorials, videos, demos, and developer documentationDevelop engaging social and community content that highlights FriendliAI's technology, product launches, open-source initiatives, and community activitiesBuild and maintain relationships with developer communities, open-source contributors, technical influencers, and strategic ecosystem partnersGather developer feedback to inform product roadmap and improvementsRepresent FriendliAI at industry conferences and developer eventsCollaborate with marketing, product, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive messagingRequirements5+ years of experience in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical community managementDemonstrated success organizing technical events such as hackathons and developer meetupsStrong technical writing skills with a portfolio of technical blog posts or documentationExperience creating developer-focused content for social media platformsTechnical background with hands-on programming experienceExcellent presentation and communication skillsAbility to explain complex technical concepts clearly to various audiencesExperience/familiarity with GenAI technologies, LLM inference, GPU optimization, or AI developer tooling preferredAbility to work in a hybrid environment, spending 2-3 days per week onsite at FriendliAI's office in downtown San FranciscoWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation & performance bonusEquity participation in a high-growth AI startupOpportunity to shape a brand in the AI infrastructure spaceHigh visibility, ownership, and strategic influence in a small, nimble teamWork closely with technical and business leaders, not just executing but crafting directionOpportunity to engage directly with some of the most cutting-edge AI developers, infrastructure engineers, and open-source communitiesAbout FriendliAIFriendliAI is building the next generation of AI tools and infrastructure to empower developers worldwide. We're on a mission to make AI more accessible, efficient, and impactful for technical communities globally.
FriendliAI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.