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