Alibaba Cloud · 1 week ago
Senior Creator Ecosystem Partnership Specialist
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$168K/yr - $276K/yr
5+ years expAlibaba Cloud is an innovative technology company focused on building the next generation Agent ecosystem. They are seeking a Senior Creator Ecosystem Partnership Specialist to develop recruitment strategies, onboard developers, and enhance the quality of Agent listings, particularly in the North American market.
Cloud Data ServicesCloud ManagementData CenterData ManagementFoundational AISoftware
Hiring Manager
Moyin Hu
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a recruitment strategy targeting global developers (independent developers, tech bloggers, Agent researchers, automation experts, small development teams, etc.), with a primary focus on North America (USA as the core), extending to Europe and other key regions
Actively identify, engage, and persuade top-tier Agent, automation, and developer tool professionals from Silicon Valley and across the USA to join our Marketplace
Establish and maintain effective channels for acquiring developer leads (such as US tech community meetups, renowned developer forums, open-source projects, KOL recommendations, industry conferences, etc.)
Deeply understand developer needs (especially those of US developers) and provide personalized onboarding consultations, product training, and technical support to ensure their Agents are smoothly developed, tested, and launched
Plan and organize online/offline workshops, boot camps, hackathons, etc., targeted at global developers, especially those in the US, to enhance developer skills and foster community cohesion
Ensure the quality of recruited developers and their listed Agents, with particular emphasis on high-quality Agent introductions from the US market
Work closely with product and technology teams to gather and address pain points and needs from developers (especially US-based ones) during the development process to drive product improvements
Design and implement incentive programs (such as competitive revenue sharing, traffic support, special bonuses, certification systems, etc.) aimed at global developers, particularly those in the US, to boost developer activity and loyalty
Explore and establish strategic partnerships with developer communities, open-source organizations, tech media, prominent university CS departments, incubators/accelerators, etc., both in the US and globally, to jointly expand the ecosystem
Focus on managing relationships with core US developers, becoming a trusted local partner who regularly communicates and efficiently addresses their issues
Collaborate effectively with product, marketing, technology, design, and global teams to ensure alignment between developer ecosystem strategies and overall company goals
Possess exceptional cross-cultural communication skills, deeply understanding the technical culture, communication styles, and business expectations of US developers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or above, preferably in Computer Science, Information Technology, Marketing, Business Management, or related fields
Over 5 years of experience, with roles in Developer Relations (DevRel), technology community operations, partnership management, or related areas
Must have a strong interest and in-depth understanding of Agent, automation (e.g., RPA), SaaS, low-code/no-code platforms, or developer tools
Proven experience in recruiting, managing, and empowering technical developers, with preference given to those with experience serving US developers or working in US tech companies
Experience living, studying, or working in the USA, or possessing extensive connections within the US tech circle and developer communities
Exceptional Communication and Negotiation Skills: Skilled at building trust and communicating clearly and persuasively with technically inclined developers, especially those in the US
Project Management and Execution: Ability to manage multiple developer relationships and projects simultaneously, paying attention to detail to ensure efficient implementation
Ecosystem Thinking and Strategic Capability: Capable of building and maintaining a healthy, sustainable ecosystem
Problem-solving and Coordination Skills: Quickly comprehend developer challenges and coordinate internal resources to provide solutions
Native or near-native English proficiency (English is the working language), with excellent cross-cultural communication skills, enabling seamless interaction with US developers
Genuine passion for Agent technology and global developer ecosystems
Developer-centric mindset with a strong sense of service and empathy
Results-oriented, proactive, with a strong sense of self-motivation
Excellent teamwork spirit, capable of efficiently adapting to cross-time-zone work with developers
Preferred
Technical background or previous experience as a developer
Extensive and active network within the North American tech circle
Experience working in startups or rapidly growing tech companies
Successful track record in planning and executing US or global tech community events
Company
Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud develops cloud computing and data management services. It is a sub-organization of Alibaba Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
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2015-07-29Series B· $1B
2012-09-20Series A· $200M
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