Principal Developer Advocate Sunnyvale, CA

At Yugabyte , we are on a mission to become the default transactional database for enterprises building cloud-native applications. YugabyteDB is our PostgreSQL-compatible distributed database for cloud-native apps. Resilient, scalable, and flexible, it runs on any cloud and enables developers to become instantly productive using well-known APIs. We are looking for talented and driven people to join us on our ambitious mission and help us build a lasting and impactful company. The transactional database market is estimated to grow to $64B by 2025. YugabyteDB is cloud-native by design, has on-demand horizontal scalability, and supports geographical distribution of data using built-in replication. This means that we are well-positioned to meet market demand for geo-distributed, high-scale, high-performance workloads.

Join the Database Revolution at Yugabyte.

Modern applications need a cloud-native database that eliminates tradeoffs and silos. YugabyteDB retains the power and familiarity of PostgreSQL by pairing its trusted API with a precision-engineered, distributed, cloud-native architecture. Even better, it’s 100% open source. Many of the world's leading enterprises are migrating from legacy RDBMSs (like Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2) to YugabyteDB, to meet their mission-critical app demands.

We are looking for a Principal Developer Advocate who can educate, support, and inspire developers to build cloud-native and distributed applications. You are a software engineer and architect who is passionate about cloud-native apps and databases. You are a builder who is eager to experiment with various technologies to share insights and best practices with others. You are a mentor who educates and supports developers along their development journeys. And you are the voice of developers who helps the broader Yugabyte team build products and services developers will fall in love with.

Responsibilities:

• Build demos and create content for cloud-native applications using Postgres and YugabyteDB.
• Present at conferences, events, and podcasts.
• Build relationships with the PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, and other developer communities.
• Take part in building real-world demos for conferences and tradeshows.
• Support application developers by answering their questions on open-source channels (Slack, StackOverflow, Reddit, etc.).
• Champion PostgreSQL and YugabyteDB on social media and online platforms (e.g., Twitter, LinkedIn, Hacker News, DZone).

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience with cloud environments.
• 3+ years of experience working as a Developer Advocate.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Communication skills, including experience speaking to developers and architects.
• Native English speaker or advanced English proficiency level.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20% of the time.

We feel strongly about equal pay for equal work, and transparency in compensation is one way to help achieve that. The cash compensation for this role is market competitive, with a range of $180,000-$240,000, as well as equity (when applicable), and benefits including health plans, retirement plans, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Some roles also include variable/incentive compensation, or a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. The pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The actual pay will vary based on factors including experience, qualifications, and skill level.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: As an equal opportunity employer, Yugabyte is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state, and local laws.