What the role involves:

📍As a passionate and driven Developer Relations Specialist, you’ll be joining our Innovation R&D team at IOHK. In this role, you'll be the vital link between our community, the assigned project(s), fostering strong relationships and championing their needs. You will be a key player in understanding the challenges developers face, gathering feedback on solutions, and promoting awareness of our projects both internally as well as externally. 📍Cultivate and nurture relationships within the developer community through active participation in online forums, social media channels, and relevant events. 📍Organize and lead regular community calls, workshops, and meetups to facilitate knowledge sharing and gather feedback. 📍Act as a trusted advocate for the developer community, effectively communicating their needs and perspectives to internal teams. 📍Develop and execute a content strategy that addresses the needs and interests of the developer community. 📍Create high-quality content, including blog posts, articles, tutorials, videos, and sample code, to educate and inspire developers. 📍Identify and collaborate with community members to co-create content that amplifies diverse voices and perspectives. 📍Stay abreast of project roadmaps and developments to effectively communicate updates and gather feedback from the community. 📍Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure alignment between project goals and community needs. 📍Identify and address potential roadblocks or challenges faced by developers in adopting and utilizing our projects. 📍Develop and implement strategies to grow and strengthen the developer community, fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. 📍Monitor community channels and forums, responding to inquiries and facilitating discussions. 📍Identify and cultivate relationships with key influencers and community leaders. 📍Work closely with internal teams, including product, engineering, marcomms, and leadership, to ensure alignment and effective communication. 📍Provide regular updates and reports on community activities, sentiment, and feedback. 📍Contribute to the development and execution of developer relations strategies and initiatives.

Who you are:

📍Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. 📍3+ years of experience in developer relations, community management, or a similar role. 📍Experience working with blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies is highly desirable. 📍A strong portfolio of community engagement activities, content creation, and/or technical contributions is a plus. 📍Excellent social and interpersonal skills 📍A solid understanding of software development principles and practices, with the ability to engage in technical conversations with developers. 📍Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 📍Proven experience in building and nurturing online communities, with a deep understanding of community dynamics and engagement strategies.