Senior Developer Advocate

Were a global team of over 400 people working together to push the boundaries of opensource technology and multicloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone leveraging the most popular opensource technologies like Apache Kafka Aiven for PostgreSQL Aiven for Clickhouse and Aiven for OpenSearch. to help companies accelerate timetomarket drive efficiency and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now were looking for a Senior Developer Advocate to join our team who shares our passion for forwardthinking and innovative approaches.

About this team:

Were a diverse and globallydistributed team of about ten people. The team consists of a wide range of experiences which match our target audiences 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 developers 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 cuttingedge AI technologies such as LangChain Hugging Face and Anthropic and Aivens platform broadening awareness of how these tools can be integrated and used.

Who we are:

So how do we become the trusted opensource 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 customerfirst. Thats why our customers are at the front and center of all we do. And in the spirit of sideways thinking were by their side as well. Actively helping them solve their challenges. Collaborating. Sharing. And innovating. In other words it really isnt just about who we are. Its 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 Youll Do:

• Produce comprehensive technical content in the format of extensive tutorials stepbystep 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 Aivens event strategies.
• Drive adoption of the Aiven platform across practitioner audiences through engaging interactions.
• Develop and deliver public workshops on opensource data platform technologies.
• Collaborate with internal teams including product sales and marketing.

What Were Looking For:

Dont worry if your experience doesnt 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 handson 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 whats the best thing about working for Aiven many will probably say its the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scaleup where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you:

• Participate in Aivens 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 nondevelopers 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! Whats 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. 60minute call with one of our Talent Experience Partners
2. 60minute Depth of Expertise Interview with the hiring manager
3. 60minute Skills interview / Presentation with a panel of 3 to 4 Aiveners
4. 60minute Crabby Principles interview

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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 nondiscrimination 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