VillageSQL · 20 hours ago
Developer Advocate - MySQL Community (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expVillageSQL is forging a new path in database technology, building a community-driven version of MySQL. They are seeking a highly skilled Developer Advocate to shape the architecture and evolution of VillageSQL, working closely with the team and the open-source community.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead community efforts with the MySQL and the open-source community, fostering collaboration, contributing code, and providing technical guidance
Develop content for MySQL users like guides, best-practices and blog posts
Collaborate closely with the founding team to define the technical vision, roadmap, and priorities for VillageSQL
Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and promote best practices in software development
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Developer Advocacy roles with a strong focus on MySQL/PostgreSQL development
Deep understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) concepts and architecture, ideally with specific knowledge of MySQL internals
Experience with performance tuning, profiling, and optimization techniques
Familiarity with open-source development practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and collaborative development workflows
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Passion for open-source software and a desire to contribute to a community-driven project
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Preferred
Active contributions to open-source database projects
Experience with database testing frameworks and methodologies
Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Go, Rust) and scripting
Company
VillageSQL
A drop-in replacement for MySQL with extensions for the agentic AI era. VillageSQL values the 30+ years of community around MySQL.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase