Apify · 1 month ago
Senior Developer Advocate
Apify is a company dedicated to helping individuals extract value from the web through automation. They are seeking a Senior Developer Advocate to lead and grow their developer community in the Bay Area, focusing on engagement initiatives and collaboration with product teams to enhance platform adoption.
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Responsibilities
Lead engagement initiatives: architect and oversee local events, run meetups, and build relationships within the Bay Area developer community
Develop polished demos, sample apps, and starter kits that showcase building with Apify
Create and deliver hands-on workshops, tutorials, and presentations at developer events both in-person across the US or online
Produce and curate technical content: including blog posts, tutorials, and videos
Forge strategic partnerships with other tech companies to collaborate on common goals
Mentor developers through office hours and sessions both in-person and online
Collect, analyze, and share developer feedback to inform product and DX priorities while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing
Act as a mentor to more junior team members, supporting their development and strengthening team dynamics
Evaluate and report on the impact of initiatives: refine content and engagement strategies based on success metrics
Qualification
Required
5+ years experience in Developer Advocacy, Developer Relations, or a senior technical evangelism role
Strong hands-on development experience with JavaScript and/or Python
A profound understanding of developer needs, with the ability to create resources that address pain points and inform product growth and innovation
Solid experience integrating AI tools and frameworks into developer workflows and demos
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly
Advanced communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts in an engaging and accessible manner
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with proven public speaking experience
Based in the Bay Area with the ability to attend in-person events and also travel within the US or internationally on occasion
Proven leadership skills, capable of independently managing and completing projects while fostering cross-functional collaboration
Preferred
Direct experience with web automation, scraping, or crawling technologies
A track record of organizing meetups, workshops or hackathons with measurable success
Existing local (Bay Area) community connections or partnerships that can accelerate outreach
A strong portfolio of demos, talks, or tutorials that demonstrate developer-facing work
Contributions to open-source projects, demonstrating commitment to community and collaborative development
Benefits
PTO
Sick Days
Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Incentive Program
Flexible Working Hours
Company
Apify
Apify is a web scraping and browser automation platform that can turn any website into an API.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.49MKey Investors
J&T VenturesReflex CapitalINCOMMING ventures
2024-04-15Series Unknown· $2.97M
2019-06-19Seed· $0.12M
2018-06-12Seed· $0.13M
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