SmartBear is seeking a strategic, charismatic Head of Developer Relations to lead their Developer Relations (DevRel) and Community Management efforts, acting as a Technical Evangelist to drive influence and thought leadership in the API and Testing domains.
Requirements
- 10+ years in technical advocacy, developer relations, or enterprise architecture, ideally in APIs and developer toolchains.
- Proven leadership in building and mentoring DevRel teams.
- Strong track record of technical public speaking (conferences, standards bodies, workshops).
- Deep familiarity with API lifecycle tools, open source standards (OpenAPI, Swagger), and API governance.
- Experience working with OpenAPI and other OSS API communities, developer tools, or software testing solutions.
- Background in software development, QA/testing, or related technical fields.
- Leverage emerging technologies and standards to position SmartBear at the forefront of developer-first tooling.
Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of Developer Advocates and Community Managers.
- Drive influence in both open source (OSS) and commercial communities & forums.
- Represent SmartBear at leading global developer and industry forums.
- Shape and scale our DevRel and community programs across API and Testing domains.
- Serve as a primary speaker at top-tier developer and industry conferences worldwide.
- Lead workshops and technical sessions on topics such as API governance, workflows, and contract testing.
- Cultivate SmartBear's presence within standards bodies (e.g., OpenAPI Initiative) and help influence future specifications.
Other
- Exceptional communication skills—able to simplify complex ideas persuasively.
- Strategic thinker with strong execution skills.
- Community-driven, collaborative, and inclusive mindset.
- Strong network across OSS, enterprise, and standards communities.
- Competitive analysis experience and ability to position products in crowded markets.
