Nylas
Technology
Sr.DeveloperAdvocateEngineer
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“Sr. Developer Advocate Engineer at Nylas. Skills: Developer Relations, Technical Content, Community Engagement, API Advocacy. Shape developer discovery. Build with Nylas”
Industry & Context.
Willingness to travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5 years of experience
Nice to Have
Experience building programs, Experience scaling programs, Familiarity with AI agents, Familiarity with LLM applications, Experience creating video content, Experience creating workshops, Experience creating livestreams, Experience creating technical courses, Open-source contributions, Visible technical portfolio, Visible blog, Visible newsletter, Visible community presence, Experience contributing to SDKs, Experience contributing to developer tools, Experience contributing to API platforms, Familiarity with developer analytics, Familiarity with content performance tools, Experience mentoring advocates, Experience mentoring contractors, Experience mentoring contributors
What You'll Do.
Shape developer discovery
Create technical content
Represent Nylas at events
Engage in developer communities
Act as public-facing ambassador
Strengthen community presence
Identify industry conversations
Develop thought leadership
Translate technical concepts
Amplify technical content
Increase audience engagement
Champion developer experience
Gather community feedback
Translate feedback to recommendations
Serve as voice of developer
Advocate for API improvements
Advocate for SDK improvements
Advocate for tooling improvements
Advocate for onboarding improvements
Advocate for usability improvements
Shape roadmap with insights
Create sample applications
Identify gaps in education
Identify gaps in resources
Collaborate with engineering
Collaborate with product
Ensure developers have resources
Maintain code samples
Maintain integrations
Contribute to tooling
Contribute to developer experiences
Improve developer web experiences
Improve content discoverability
Stay informed on trends
Ensure content reaches audiences
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering teams; Product teams; Developer Experience teams; Marketing teams; Customers; Partners; Influencers
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Technical presentations; Storytelling
Full Job Description
The Company At Nylas, we specialize in making it easier for developers to add email, calendar, and contact management features into their applications. We provide APIs, which streamline the integration of these functionalities, ensuring they are secure and effective. This enables better, safer, and more reliable communication within apps. Supporting over 100,000 developers and collaborating with more than 900 companies globally, Nylas plays a pivotal role in how digital communication tools are built and utilized. Our technology spans various sectors, from healthcare to education, simplifying the complex process of app development related to communications. By reducing the barriers in communication technology, we empower developers to innovate and enhance user interaction across platforms. The Role We're looking for an experienced Sr. Developer Advocate Engineer to help shape how developers discover, build with, and advocate for Nylas. This is a foundational hire and an opportunity to rebuild and redefine our Developer Relations function. You'll serve as a bridge between our engineering teams and the broader developer community, helping establish Nylas as a trusted voice in APIs, AI, communications infrastructure, and developer tooling. You'll create technical content that developers actually want to read, represent Nylas at conferences and industry events, engage with developer communities online, and bring valuable feedback back into our product organization. You'll help tell our story, influence industry conversations, and ensure developers have an exceptional experience building with Nylas. This role sits within the Marketing organization and partners closely with Engineering, Product, and Developer Experience teams. We're looking for someone who can operate independently, build programs from the ground up, and become a visible advocate for both our platform and our developer community. What You'll Do Developer Advocacy & Community Engagement - Represent Nylas at
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