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Looking to join a world-class blockchain development team? Ava Labs makes it simple to deploy high-performance solutions for Web3, led by innovations on Avalanche. The company was founded by Cornell computer scientists, who partnered with Wall Street veterans and early Web3 leaders to execute a promising vision for redefining the way people build permissionless networks. Ava Labs is redefining the way people create value with Web3. Join us as we empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world’s assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
As a Developer Relations Engineer, you will be the vital link between Avalanche and its global developer community. Your role will involve fostering engagement, building strong relationships, creating impactful technical resources, and driving the growth of the blockchain ecosystem. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge technology, have a robust software engineering background, and enjoy engaging with developer communities, we’d love to have you on board. Be part of a team that is redefining the future of decentralized finance and technology.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Grow and Engage the Developer Community
- Build and support a thriving global network of developers using Avalanche
- Collaborate with regional Community Managers to enhance engagement strategies
Create Developer Resources
- Develop technical content for the Avalanche Developer Hub
- Build example applications (e.g., Solidity, TypeScript) for the Avalanche Starter Kit
Deliver Workshops & Events
- Host workshops, webinars, and in-person events to educate developers on Avalanche’s technical capabilities
- Represent Avalanche at global conferences, meetups, and hackathons
Advocate for Developers
- Serve as the voice of the developer community, providing feedback to internal teams on features, tools, and documentation
- Assist developers in troubleshooting issues and integrating with Avalanche’s tech stack
Collaborate Across Teams
- Work closely with engineering, product, and marketing teams to enhance the developer experience
Technical Expertise
- Deep knowledge of blockchain fundamentals, with a strong understanding of Layer 1 networks
- Familiarity with Avalanche’s ecosystem, including its core architecture and whitepapers
- Proficiency in building with Solidity, TypeScript, or similar languages
Communication Skills
- Experience creating developer-focused content, such as documentation, tutorials, and blog posts
- Strong public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire audiences
Community Engagement
- Proven experience building and nurturing developer communities
- Hands-on participation in events such as hackathons and conferences
Tools & Open Source Knowledge
- Solid understanding of Git and other open-source tools and workflows
Flexibility & Travel
- Willingness to travel globally to attend and host conferences, workshops, and hackathons
Salary Range: $116,320 to $145,400
(**This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.)
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WHY AVA LABS?
If you've ever thought about joining an early stage Web3 company - this is it! We're a global, world-class team of experts in computer science, economics, finance, marketing, and law with offices in New York City and Miami. We're highly passionate about Web3 and redefining the way people build and use finance and decentralized applications of all kinds. The company received early-stage funding from Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital, and Polychain Capital, with angel investments from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. Join us and be a pioneer in a new technology that will have implications across a range of verticals such as finance, gaming, investing, collectibles, among many others.
Ava Labs is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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What We Do
Ava Labs makes it simple to launch decentralized finance applications on Avalanche, the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry. As the builders of Avalanche, Ava Labs has played a central role in shaping the future of enterprise blockchains and defining a path for other layer-1s to build a viable, sustainable user base. Our mission is to empower people to easily and freely digitize all the world's assets on one open, programmable blockchain platform.
Why Work With Us
Ava Labs is uniquely positioned to solve some of the most pressing technical problems in the blockchain space. The world is realizing the benefits of emerging web3 technologies. Ours will shape the digital spaces and interactions of the future. Our teams are driving innovation at a rate that has not been seen since the beginning of the internet.
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