Swirlds Labs

Developer Relations Engineer

Posted 2 Days Ago

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Hiring Remotely in USA

Remote

3-5 Years Experience

Information Technology • Software • Cryptocurrency • Web3

The Role

As a Developer Relations Engineer, you will create educational materials, lead workshops, and engage with developer communities to promote Hedera's capabilities. Responsibilities include producing content, attending industry events, and collaborating with internal teams to enhance developer engagement and understanding of Hedera's technology.

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About Hashgraph:

Hashgraph is a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing and servicing Hedera, an open source, proof-of-stake platform. Hedera is EVM-compatible and has been specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, which require speed, security, stability and sustainability. Hedera’s public network is governed by industry-leading organizations, spanning 11 sectors and 14 regions who oversee the development and direction of the decentralized platform.

About the role:

As a Developer Evangelist at Hashgraph, your job is to build and support a smooth learning experience for developers so they can build the next generation of the internet on Hedera.

Join to help the Developer Relations (DevRel) team drive developer awareness, activation, engagement, and retention. You will achieve this by creating a range of learning materials and opportunities that educate new and existing developers about Hedera Network services and enhance their capability and confidence using this technology.

You may find yourself doing all of the following:

Creating Educational Content - Developing technical tutorials, blog posts, and articles to educate developers on how to build and deploy applications on the Hedera network
Producing Video Content - Recording and producing video content, including coding walkthroughs, demo projects, and deep dives into Hedera's services and tools, to enhance the developer learning experience
Delivering Workshops and Webinars - Organizing and leading hands-on workshops, webinars, and other interactive sessions to guide developers through key concepts and practical use cases of Hedera
Supporting Developer-Focused Campaigns - Collaborating with DevRel and Marketing teammates to execute campaigns that attract, engage, and retain developers
Supporting Hackathons and Developer Forums - Engaging with developer communities across platforms like hackathons, GitHub, Discord, and StackOverflow to answer questions and provide technical support to those building on Hedera
Attending Industry Events - Representing Hashgraph and/or Hedera at industry events, hackathons, and conferences by delivering presentations and live demos that inspire developers and showcase Hedera tech
Collaborating with Internal Teams - Working closely with Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams to ensure that new developments are communicated and that educational resources are aligned with product updates

Qualification Requirements:

Technical Expertise - 2-5 years of experience in software development, preferably in web3 or blockchain-related technologies
Programming Proficiency - Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in web3 development like Solidity and those available via Hedera SDKs with at least one of Javascript, Java, or Go
Content Creation Skills - Proven ability to create high-quality technical content (e.g., tutorials, video demos, blog posts, top-of-funnel articles, etc.) targeting a developer audience
Public Speaking and Presentation - Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering technical talks, workshops, or webinars to both small and large audiences
Developer Community Engagement - Experience participating in or managing developer communities with a strong online presence in platforms like GitHub, Discord, StackOverflow, or social media (X, LinkedIn)
Problem-Solving Ability - A strong ability to break down complex technical concepts into clear, easy-to-understand explanations for a range of experience levels
Blockchain and Web3 Knowledge - Solid understanding of blockchain fundamentals, decentralized networks, and layer 1/2 protocols & a good understanding of web3 concepts and architectures and their differences from those in web2
Experience working with EVM-compatible blockchains
Open Source - Previous experience contributing to open-source projects or engaging with open-source communities
Self-Motivation and Collaborative Mindset - Ability to work independently & skills to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams, including Product, Engineering, Marketing, Community Management, and others
Event Participation and Travel - Hands-on involvement in hackathons or developer events, either as a presenter, participant, or mentor & domestic and international travel is required for key conferences and events to engage with developers. Can expect to attend 1 to 2 events per quarter.
Proficiency in Some of the Following Technologies -
- Programming and Development:
  - Creating/consuming APIs and SDKs
  - REST, Protocol Buffers (Protobuf), gRPC, JSON-RPC
  - HTML/CSS/JavaScript (including React, Typescript, Node.js), Java, Go, Swift, Rust, Python
  - Solidity
- Tools:
  - Visual Studio Code or similar IDE
  - EVM development libraries and frameworks (Ethers JS, HardHat, Sourcify, Viem, Foundry, etc.)
  - Docker / Docker Compose and Containers

Other skills that are great to bring with you but that we can help you develop:

Experience working with Hedera
Video Editing - Familiarity with video production and editing tools (e.g. Camtasia) to create polished video content
UI/UX Knowledge - Understanding of user experience principles and the ability to apply them when creating developer-focused materials and tools
Data Analytics - Ability to analyze developer engagement data to inform and improve educational materials and outreach strategies