Developer Relations Engineer at Modal

San Francisco, California, United States

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$175,000 – $275,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, Infrastructure, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Has 3+ years experience as a software engineer, with at least 1 year experience as an ML engineer
  • Is energized by the AI developer community and wants to help developers adopt new technologies
  • Loves teaching
  • Has excellent technical communication skills
  • Is metrics-driven and takes quantitative approaches to prioritizing initiatives
  • Is excited about working in-person in the SF office

Responsibilities

  • Ship high-quality technical content (videos, cookbooks, integrations, creative mini-apps) that helps developers see the value of Modal for various AI use cases
  • Distill the latest open-source advancements in AI technology and educate developers on how to incorporate them
  • Give demos/talks about Modal and adjacent AI technology at developer events
  • Engage with users in our community, both online (X, Reddit, Slack) and at in-person events
  • Embed yourself in the AI ecosystem. Build relationships, integrations, and joint marketing activities with other developer-focused AI companies (including model and framework builders)
  • Set objectives that are aligned with the greater GTM team and track the impact of the initiatives you work on

Skills

AI
Serverless Compute
GPUs
Containers
Python
Technical Writing
Video Production
Integrations
Machine Learning
Developer Relations

Modal

Employee training and skill development platform

About Modal

Modal Learning focuses on improving employee performance through skill development for businesses. Their main product, the Modal Mastery Platform, uses active learning techniques, including live cohort sessions, labs, and one-on-one coaching, to help employees engage with the material effectively. Unlike competitors, Modal Learning offers a subscription model that provides structured eight-week training programs, aligning skill development with organizational goals. The company's goal is to empower employees and help organizations retain talent by providing clear career development paths.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$30.8MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, EducationIndustries
51-200Employees

Risks

Competition from established players and emerging startups could dilute Modal's market share.
Focus on data and AI may limit appeal to companies seeking broader skill development.
Economic downturns could reduce corporate spending on employee training, impacting revenue.

Differentiation

Modal offers personalized technical skills training with on-demand coaching.
The platform uses cohort-based learning to enhance engagement and retention.
Modal's strategic skills planning aligns training with business goals.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized learning experiences boosts Modal's market potential.
Growing emphasis on data and AI skills aligns with Modal's course offerings.
Subscription model provides steady revenue and predictable growth for Modal.

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