Head of Developer Experience and DocumentationFull TimeDate Posted: December 10, 2024
About Us
We are a software company building powerful tools for businesses. We're developing a robust ecosystem of APIs and SDKs to enable developers to build innovative solutions on top of our platform. To support this vision, we are seeking a talented individual to lead the creation of a best-in-class developer portal and deliver world-class documentation.
Role Overview
As the Head of Developer Experience and Documentation, you will be responsible for designing and building a comprehensive developer portal that serves as the central hub for all API and SDK resources. You will create and oversee the development of clear, concise, and engaging content, empowering developers to seamlessly integrate with our platform. This role is critical to ensuring developers succeed in building with our tools.
Key Responsibilities
Developer Portal Creation:Lead the strategy, design, and implementation of a developer portal featuring tutorials, guides, and interactive tools for using our APIs and SDKs.
Content Development:Write, edit, and manage technical documentation, including API references, integration guides, SDK usage examples, and troubleshooting resources.
Collaborate Across Teams:Work closely with product, engineering, and design teams to understand developer needs and translate complex concepts into simple, actionable content.
Developer Enablement:Build onboarding experiences and sample applications to showcase the potential of our platform.
Tools and Standards:Define tools, processes, and best practices for documentation, ensuring consistency and quality across all materials.
Feedback Integration:Engage with the developer community to gather feedback, identify pain points, and iterate on content and resources.
Evangelize the Platform:Advocate for the platform through blogs, webinars, videos, and other developer-focused content.
Team Leadership:Potentially build and lead a team of technical writers or developer advocates as the developer ecosystem grows.
Qualifications
Proven experience in creating developer-focused documentation, portals, or content for APIs and SDKs.
Strong understanding of software development and technical concepts, including REST APIs, SDKs, and modern development frameworks.
Exceptional writing skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear, engaging content.
Familiarity with tools like Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman, Markdown, Git, and static site generators (e.g., Docusaurus, Gatsby).
Experience collaborating with engineering teams to create accurate and helpful resources.
Demonstrated ability to design user-centric experiences for developers.
Background in developer relations, technical writing, or developer experience preferred.
Bonus:Experience with API design, programming languages, or building sample apps.
What We Offer
A chance to shape the developer experience of a growing platform.
Collaboration with a highly skilled and passionate team.
Competitive salary and benefits.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on a global developer community.#J-18808-Ljbffr