Senior/Staff/Principal Developer Relations EngineerLocation: San Francisco, CA / In-Person
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Nexus The Nexus Project is advancing the frontier of verifiable computation. By combining decades of progress in zero-knowledge cryptography with open science and open-source software, we aim to make computation trustless, scalable, and accessible to everyone. Backed by $25M in Series A funding, Nexus is headquartered in San Francisco and powered by a world-class team of engineers, cryptographers, and researchers.
As a Senior Developer Relations Engineer, you will be a critical link between our technology and the developers building on it. Your mission is to foster a vibrant developer community, create exceptional tools and resources, and showcase the transformative potential of Nexus's platform.
Key Responsibilities Community Engagement: Build and nurture a thriving developer ecosystem by actively engaging with developers through forums, Discord, GitHub, and social media platforms.
Technical Advocacy: Represent Nexus in developer communities by delivering compelling talks, hosting workshops, and participating in conferences to share our vision and technology.
Educational Resources: Create clear, engaging technical documentation, tutorials, blog posts, and videos that simplify complex topics like zero-knowledge proofs, smart contracts, and Web3 development.
Developer Tools: Collaborate with engineering teams to build tools, SDKs, and APIs that enhance the developer experience and streamline integration with the Nexus platform.
Feedback Loops: Act as a conduit between developers and Nexus's product and engineering teams, ensuring developer needs and pain points shape our roadmap.
Open-Source Advocacy: Promote and contribute to open-source projects, encouraging external contributions and showcasing the benefits of Nexus's open-source ecosystem.
Metrics-Driven Growth: Define and track key performance metrics (KPIs) for developer engagement, adoption, and satisfaction, using these insights to continuously improve outreach and tooling.
Event Leadership: Organize and lead Nexus-focused developer events, such as hackathons, webinars, and meetups, to inspire and support the next wave of innovators.
Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in developer relations, software engineering, or a similar technical advocacy role.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in modern programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, or Rust, with a deep understanding of blockchain technologies and smart contract development.
Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with experience simplifying complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
Developer Tools: Experience building or working with SDKs, APIs, or command-line tools for developers.
Web3 Knowledge: Familiarity with zero-knowledge proofs, decentralized systems, and blockchain ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, ICP, Aptos, Near.
Community Building: Proven track record of engaging with developer communities, fostering collaboration, and creating a sense of belonging.
Preferred Qualifications Open Source Leadership: Contributions to open-source projects or experience maintaining community-driven repositories.
Event Expertise: Experience organizing developer events, from small meetups to large-scale hackathons or conferences.
Educational Content: A strong portfolio of technical blog posts, tutorials, or video content tailored for developers.
Web3 Development: Hands-on experience with Web3 frameworks, libraries (e.g., ethers.js, Web3.js), and blockchain interaction tools.
Zero-Knowledge Proficiency: Knowledge of zero-knowledge proof frameworks and their applications in Web3 development.
Why Join Nexus? Shape the Future: Be at the forefront of Web3 innovation, empowering developers to build the next generation of verifiable computation systems.
Collaborate with the Best: Work alongside a world-class team of engineers, cryptographers, and researchers.
Impactful Role: Play a central role in growing Nexus's developer community and establishing its ecosystem as a leader in the space.
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, equity options, and comprehensive benefits package.
Vibrant Culture: Join an energetic, supportive team committed to building groundbreaking technology.
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