Lead - Developer Advocate

Who are we and what do we do?

BrowserStack is the world's leading software testing platform powering over two million tests every day across 19 global data centers. BrowserStack's products help developers build bug-free software for the 5 billion internet users accessing websites and mobile applications through millions of combinations of digital environments—devices, browsers, operating systems, and versions. We help Tesco, Shell, NVIDIA, Discovery, Wells Fargo, and over 50,000 customers deliver quality software at speed by moving testing to our Cloud. With BrowserStack, Dev and QA teams can move fast while delivering an amazing experience for every customer.

BrowserStack was founded by Ritesh Arora and Nakul Aggarwal in 2011 with the vision of becoming the testing infrastructure for the internet. We recently secured $200 million in Series B funding at a $4 billion valuation in June 2021.

At BrowserStack we solve real problems—each day is a unique challenge and an opportunity to make a difference. We strive to be open, transparent, and collaborative, so no feat is too big to achieve. BrowserStack is an extension of its people and a place where they can grow both professionally and personally. To that effect, we’re humbled to be recognized  by leading organizations around the world:

• BrowserStack is Great Place to Work-Certified™ 2020-21

• Named “SaaS Startup of the Year” in 2022 by SaaSBOOMi

• Ranked in Forbes Cloud 100 in 2021 - for the second time

• Featured in LinkedIn Top Startups India 2018

Role in nutshell:

As a Developer Advocate, you will bridge the gap between our technology and the developer community. You'll create engaging technical content, build strong relationships with developers, and represent our company at industry events. Your goal is to help developers succeed by providing them with the resources and support they need to leverage our technology effectively.

Desired experience:

• Proven experience in a Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, or Evangelism role.

• Strong technical expertise in software development and testing, with proficiency in relevant programming languages and tools.

• Familiarity with testing tools and cloud testing products.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly.

• Experience in public speaking and presenting to technical audiences.

• Proven ability to participate in and contribute to developer communities, forums, or open-source projects.

• Passion for helping other developers succeed and a strong understanding of their needs and challenges.

• Previous experience speaking at conferences, meetups, or other events is highly desirable.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Desired Skills (Additional)

• Knowledge of content management systems, video editing tools, or other content creation platforms.

• Ability to create and review technical documentation, tutorials, and sample code.

• Experience organizing and leading developer events, such as webinars, workshops, or hackathons.
   

What will you do? 

• Content Creation: Develop high-quality technical content, including blog posts, tutorials, whitepapers, and videos, that demonstrate the value and usage of our products. Collaborate with product and engineering teams to create technical documentation and example code.
   

• Community Engagement: Actively participate in developer communities, forums, and social media to answer questions, provide support, and foster relationships. Organize and lead webinars, workshops, and hackathons to educate and engage developers. Gather and analyze developer feedback to inform product improvements.
   

• Public Speaking: Represent the company at industry conferences, meetups, and events as a speaker, panellist, or workshop leader. Prepare and deliver engaging presentations, demos, and talks that inspire and inform developers about our products.
   

• Advocacy: Advocate for developer needs within the company, ensuring that our products and features align with their requirements. Collaborate with product teams to prioritize developer-focused initiatives.

Benefits:

In addition to your total compensation, you will be eligible for following benefits, which will be governed by the Company policy:

• Medical insurance for self, spouse, upto 2 dependent children and Parents or Parents-in-law up to INR 5,00,000

• Gratuity as per payment of Gratuity Act, 1972

• Unlimited Time Off to ensure our people invest in their wellbeing, to rest and rejuvenate, spend quality time with family and friends

• Remote-First work environment that allows our people to work from anywhere in India

• Remote-First Benefit for home office setup, connectivity, accessories, co-working spaces, wellbeing to ensure an amazing remote work experience