Senior Developer Advocate

We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka®, Aiven for PostgreSQL®, Aiven for Clickhouse®, and Aiven for OpenSearch®. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now, we’re looking for a Senior Developer Advocate to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches. 

About this team:

We’re a diverse and globally-distributed team of about ten people. The team consists of a wide range of experiences which match our target audience’s experience. This department function reports into Product, but collaborates closely with Marketing, Support, Customer Success, etc. We are looking for a candidate who can collaborate closely with people within different business functions to ensure great outcomes for our technical communities.

Our Developer Advocates are creative enablers and sharers of technical information! You create and deliver content about our products to our customers and the wider technical communities. Within Aiven we are “customer zero”, trying out new products, features and integrations to represent the developer’s interests and make sure we can create great resources showing off what is possible.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Senior Developer Advocate to join our Developer Relations team. The Senior Developer Advocate empowers data and software practitioners to unleash the full power of the trusted data & AI platform for everyone! Their role involves fostering an active and vibrant community through support and outreach efforts. Additionally, they will serve as a bridge between cutting-edge AI technologies - such as LangChain, Hugging Face, and Anthropic - and Aiven’s platform, broadening awareness of how these tools can be integrated and used. 

Who we are:

So, how do we become the trusted open-source data platform for everyone? By listening closely to our customers and taking action to ensure they achieve their business goals. You see, the software we create is merely a means of delivering value. Our thinking is customer-first. That’s why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking, we’re by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words, it really isn’t just about who we are. It’s about who our customers are – and where they want to be.

Our Crabby Principles:

Aiveners use the V2MOM framework to set and align on business goals. In order to achieve those business goals we live by our ‘Crabby Principles’ which unite us in our ways of working, globally. 

These principles are embedded in our business processes and support us in collaborating and role modelling positive and productive behaviours in our daily work, something you will have the opportunity to demonstrate throughout your interview journey with us. 

What You'll Do:

• Produce comprehensive technical content in the format of extensive tutorials, step-by-step guides, and insightful technical editorials.
• Produce educational videos and live streams tailored for developers.
• Engage with Aiven customers and prospects to help accelerate their success with the Aiven platform.
• Create and deliver presentations at meetups and conferences aligned with Aiven’s event strategies.
• Drive adoption of the Aiven platform across practitioner audiences through engaging interactions.
• Develop and deliver public workshops on open-source data platform technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including product, sales, and marketing.

What We're Looking For:

Don’t worry if your experience doesn’t line up perfectly – we still encourage you to apply! We believe in investing in our crabs’ professional growth.

• Technical background in databases, data streaming platforms, and cloud computing
• Technical knowledge and hands-on experience with modern AI technologies such as LangChain, Hugging Face, Anthropic, OpenAI, and other LLM ecosystems.
• Familiarity with Vector Databases 
• Awareness of industry trends and emerging tools in the AI space
• Demonstrated background in creating content for a technical audience
• Proven experience in a developer advocate or related role, with a strong focus on data technologies.
• Experience in public speaking and presenting technical concepts.
• Experience in participating in online communities
• Experience working across various teams
• Awareness of trends in cloud computing and data systems
• Interest in technology, software engineering, and data systems
• Exceptional ability to generate original content and ideas in the data domain.
• Familiarity with forums, social media platforms, and content management systems
• Ability and willingness to work under own initiative

Our Offer:

If you ask us what’s the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it’s the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you:

• Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
• With Aiven locations spanning the globe, we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.
• Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
• Step up your career game with real employer support (use one of our learning platforms, annual learning budget, and more).
• Get holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.

Make a difference at Aiven:

• Contribute to open source projects that you find meaningful outside of work - and get paid for it! Our Plankton program recognizes extra work to the open source ecosystem for developers and non-developers alike.
• Use up to 5 days per year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.
• Join one of our team member resource groups - empower yourself and others in missions that resonate with you.

What else:

• Your wellbeing matters: we provide professional massage at the office as well as health and fitness benefits through Urban Sport Club membership
• Love breakfast? So do we! Join us at our monthly team breakfast
• Know someone who would be the perfect fit for Aiven? You can benefit from our referral bonus programme as soon as you join.

Amazing! What’s next:

Once applying you should hear from our Talent Experience team within 5 days regarding the status of your application. If you are selected to move forward you can generally expect 4 stages with us 

1. 60-minute call with one of our Talent Experience Partners 
2. 60-minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager 
3. 60-minute Skills interview / Presentation with a panel of 3 to 4 Aiveners
4. 60-minute Crabby Principles interview

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Here at Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted over video call or in person, our interviews will never occur over text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

Equal Opportunities:

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.