Developer Relations Engineer

About Arbitrum Foundation

The Arbitrum Foundation is dedicated to scaling Ethereum through cutting-edge Layer 2 solutions. Our flagship product, Arbitrum One, an Optimistic Rollup, enables faster, more affordable transactions while maintaining Ethereum’s security and decentralization. We empower developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) that are both scalable and secure, using Arbitrum chains, which offer flexibility in performance and cost. Our mission is to enhance the Ethereum ecosystem and drive the adoption of Web3 technology by delivering high-performance, open-source blockchain solutions. Arbitrum is already the leading Ethereum scaling solution with hundreds of dApps on the platform and over $13bn TVL.

At the Arbitrum Foundation, we value decentralization, innovation, and community. We are committed to shaping the future of decentralized finance and blockchain technology, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us build the next generation of the Web.

Your Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Developer Relations Engineer to become a key member of our team. As part of the Engineering team, you will be instrumental in driving the adoption of our Layer 2 solutions by contributing to the ecosystem with workshops, technical content, and building meaningful relationships with developers. You will also support the foundation departments regarding their technical needs. If you stay up-to-date with the latest developments in blockchain technology, particularly in the Ethereum ecosystem, and you have a genuine passion for collaborating with developers, we would love to connect with you.

Your Responsibilities

• Developer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, both within and outside the Arbitrum community. Act as a key point of contact for technical inquiries and support.
• Advocacy and Community Building: Serve as a passionate advocate for Arbitrum by developing and executing strategies to grow and nurture a vibrant developer community around Arbitrum. Organize meetups, webinars, workshops, and other events to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Contributing: Create and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and contribute to the open-source ecosystem to help developers integrate with Arbitrum seamlessly. Deliver educational content through various channels.
• Feedback Loop: Gather feedback from developers and relay it to our product and engineering teams. Advocate for developers' needs and priorities within the organization.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal cross-functional teams, including marketing, product management, and engineering, to align developer outreach with our strategic goals.
• Metrics and Reporting: Track and analyze developer engagement metrics to measure the impact of developer relations efforts. Use data-driven insights to refine strategies.
• Assess leads (e.g., grant proposals, product requirement documents, etc.) from a technical standpoint focusing on the technical team capabilities, architecture, source code, and timeline credibility.
• Contribute back to the ecosystem via open-source contributions or the production of other educational materials.

What You'll Need

• You are fluent in one or more general-purpose languages (e.g., Typescript, Python, Go, Rust, Java, etc.)
• Fundamentals of Solidity and a deep understanding of blockchain technology and EVM solutions.
• Strong English communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience in developer relations, developer advocacy, or a related role in the tech industry, within the blockchain or cryptocurrency space.
• Demonstrated experience in community building and engagement.
• Prior commercial experience with Solidity.
• Exposure to Rust.
• Open-source contributor in the EVM space.
• You speak another language (e.g., Spanish, Hindi, Chinese, Korean, Japanese).

Arbitrum Foundation Perks

The Arbitrum Foundation's benefits program is designed to prioritize the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation package offers a range of benefits for all full-time employees:

• Remote-first global workforce
• Industry-leading healthcare insurance
• Home office set-up allowance
• Wellbeing allowance
• Growth/continuing education allowance
• Flexible time off
• Company-issued laptop

The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. The Arbitrum Foundation is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you believe you're a strong candidate but don’t meet every requirement listed in the job description, we still encourage you to reach out. We’d love the opportunity to connect and explore how you could be a great fit for the role.

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