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Developer Relations covers a range of roles, each focused on helping developers succeed in different ways. Some create resources, others build communities, and many bridge feedback between developers and product teams, but together, they make the developer experience stronger. Below are some roles and what they entail.

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1. Developer Advocate / Developer Evangelist

  • Acts as the bridge between developers and the company
  • Creates content (blogs, videos, talks) to educate and engage developers
  • Attends or speaks at conferences and meetups
  • Collects feedback from developers and shares it with internal teams

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2. Community Manager

  • Builds and nurtures the developer community
  • Organizes events (online and offline), AMAs, and hackathons
  • Manages community platforms like Discord, Slack, or forums
  • Encourages community contributions and participation

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3. Technical Content Creator

  • Writes blog posts, documentation, tutorials, and guides
  • Creates videos, livestreams, and other educational content
  • Works closely with engineers to translate technical topics for broader audiences

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4. Developer Experience (DX) Engineer

  • Focuses on improving the experience of developers using the product
  • Works on SDKs, tooling, sample apps, and documentation
  • Collaborates with product and engineering teams to refine APIs and workflows

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5. Open Source Program Manager (OSPM)

  • Manages and grows open source initiatives
  • Engages contributors and maintains community standards
  • Ensures compliance, licensing, and documentation for open source projects

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6. Technical Community Programs Manager

  • Plans and executes strategic programs for developer engagement
  • Coordinates ambassador or champions programs
  • Tracks KPIs and success metrics for DevRel initiatives

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7. Partner Engineer / Integration Engineer

  • Supports partners in integrating with APIs, SDKs, or platforms
  • Provides technical guidance, onboarding, and troubleshooting
  • Acts as a liaison between partners and internal engineering teams

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8. DevRel Manager / Director

  • Leads the DevRel team and defines strategy
  • Aligns DevRel goals with company objectives
  • Manages budget, hiring, and cross-team coordination