Developer Relations Engineer

Job description

WunderGraph is a fast-growing startup, our goal is to bring everybody together to build digital products end-to-end. From interface design to API implementation, we provide the platform to go from sketch to product in a category-defining collaborative experience. Our North Star is to take the friction out of bringing digital ideas to life, making room for your ideas and productivity. Developers from some of the biggest companies in the world are using WunderGraph to design and streamline their API environments. We raised our Series A ($7.5 million USD) in March 2025, being backed by eBay, Karma Ventures, and Aspenwood Ventures. The culture we are creating together is extremely important to us. Read here how we are Building the Company We Always Wanted to Work In https://wundergraph.com/blog/category/culture. We invite everyone that wants to join us to understand our Core Beliefs https://www.notion.so/wundergraph/Mission-and-Core-Beliefs-20fb19e0a0ec80c09646fa9101368bceand if you want to make an impact, have your voice heard, and work in a no-BS organization where you can get stuff done, look no further and apply today so we can chat. ABOUT THE ROLE We’re looking for a Developer Relations Engineer to become the technical voice of WunderGraph in the developer community. This role combines engineering expertise with advocacy: you’ll build code samples, tools, and demos that showcase our platform; create technical content that educates and inspires; and engage directly with developers to ensure their success. You’ll also represent WunderGraph on conferences doing talks, panels, and engaging with the attendees. If you want to make an impact, ship meaningful projects that developers love, and work in a no-BS organization where you can get stuff done, look no further and apply today! 🚀 TEAM INTEGRATION - You report to the Chief Operating Officer - You align with the Engineering and Product teams as well as the CEO. - You collaborate closely with: - Engineering team — build with the product, test new features, and contribute feedback - Product team — advocate for developers and influence roadmap decisions - Content & Social Media Manager — amplify technical content - Video Producer — collaborate on video tutorials and developer-focused demos - Sales team — support developer-to-customer conversion ROLE TASKS: Developer Advocacy & Community - Be the technical face of WunderGraph in the developer ecosystem. - Build and nurture communities around API infrastructure and WunderGraph. - Engage developers on GitHub, Discord, Reddit, and other technical forums. - Speak at meetups, conferences, and developer events (virtual and in-person). - Launch ambassador programs and nurture relationships with influencers and thought leaders. Technical Content & Demos - Write high-quality developer tutorials, guides, and blog posts. - Build open-source code samples, SDKs, demos, and proof-of-concepts. - Create technical talks and conference presentations. - Collaborate on technical video content: walkthroughs, workshops, live coding. - Publish content on developer platforms (Dev.to http://Dev.to, Medium, Hashnode, etc.). Developer Experience & Enablement - Improve onboarding and first-time user experience for WunderGraph. - Build interactive getting-started guides, playgrounds, and tools. - Contribute to documentation and technical resources. - Test new features from a developer’s perspective and provide actionable feedback. - Advocate for best practices in API development, GraphQL Federation, and DX. Product Feedback & Advocacy - Represent developer needs to product and engineering. - Collect, synthesize, and present feedback to influence roadmap. - Create developer personas and use cases to guide product design. - Ensure that developer feedback is actionable, measurable, and looped back into the product. Analytics & Metrics - Track developer adoption, engagement, and sentiment. - Measure performance of technical content (views, usage, conversions). - Report on community growth and developer-to-customer conversion. - Benchmark against competitive developer programs. ROLE REQUIREMENTS - Proven experience as a software engineer or developer advocate with strong technical credibility. - Hands-on experience with TypeScript (Python or Go a plus). - Strong knowledge of APIs, REST, GraphQL, OpenAPI/Swagger. - Familiarity with developer tools (GitHub, VS Code, CLI tooling, CI/CD). - Track record of building open-source projects, demos, or technical content. - Excellent communication skills — able to explain complex concepts clearly. - Public speaking experience at developer meetups or conferences. - Comfortable creating written, video, and live coding content. - Startup mindset — able to move fast, learn, and adapt in a scaling company. Nice to Have - Experience with GraphQL Federation or API infrastructure products. - Background in developer platforms, open source communities, or dev tools. - Familiarity with developer engagement platforms (Discord, Slack, Stack Overflow). Knowledge of developer marketing principles (metrics, funnel, awareness). WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE In your first 6 months, you will have: - Established WunderGraph’s presence in key developer communities. - Published a steady pipeline of high-quality technical content (tutorials, blog posts, demos). - Shipped open-source examples, SDKs, or integrations that developers adopt. - Delivered talks, workshops, and webinars that generate excitement and awareness. - Improved developer onboarding flows and documentation. - Set up metrics for tracking community health and developer engagement. Key Metrics You’ll Own - Developer adoption and engagement (community activity, project stars/forks). - Technical content reach and impact (views, usage, contributions). - Developer feedback and sentiment scores. - Developer-to-customer conversion rates. - Event participation and content engagement. WHY WUNDERGRAPH? - Work from wherever you thrive—we’re fully remote and globally distributed. If you're in Miami, come work with us in person! We also provide co-working space options worldwide if needed. - Pick your preferred work hardware - We focus on getting stuff done, and on having fun whilst doing so: work hard, play hard! - You can make a real difference and find lots of opportunities to grow together with us - Discretionary PTO: take the time you need to recharge - Competitive compensation, we aim to pay in the 75% and 90% percentile for market and location - Depending on location, we offer healthcare benefits according to local standards. In the United States, we offer healthcare, dental and vision cover. - Team retreats across the globe Note: This is a full-time, fully remote position. We are looking for someone who is available to work during United States business hours, however, we are open to applications from European (CET) time zone as well. THE PROCESS We respect your time and interest in WunderGraph. This is why we're aiming to make the process as fast as possible. Here's what you can expect: - 30 min intro call with Mariya from our People team - 30 min discussion with the hiring manager. Following this, you might receive a small take home assignment related to the role you are applying for. This is your chance to prove your skill! - Complete the assignment and review together with the hiring manager - Meet the founders - Culture fit call with team members - Offer Our process also includes reference and background checks. We aim to respond or provide feedback in 2 or 3 days between each stage of the process. We're usually hiring through Deel as our Employer of Record, except for Germany or Florida where we're hiring directly. WunderGraph is an equal opportunity workplace; we welcome people from all backgrounds. You can find out more about our ways of working together here: WunderGraph Public Handbook and Resources https://www.notion.so/wundergraph/WunderGraph-Public-Handbook-and-Resources-20db19e0a0ec800690cac27c35fadc73 We’re looking forward to your application so we can grow together!