Speakeasy

DevRel Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Developer Tools, API Platform, Software as a Service (SaaS)Industries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Full-Time
  • Salary: Not specified

Speakeasy's mission is to empower builders by providing a powerful suite of tools that enable developers to easily create or consume any API or service. The company envisions a world where developers can rapidly turn any idea into reality. APIs are crucial for modern software development, and Speakeasy aims to simplify the process for API producers by addressing the significant time developers spend on tasks other than core API development, such as documentation, troubleshooting, and authentication setup. Speakeasy's tools help developers create high-quality SDKs in various languages, reducing integration time and improving the overall developer experience. Founded in 2021, Speakeasy has achieved significant revenue milestones and is backed by prominent VC and angel investors. The current team is primarily based in San Francisco and London, with quarterly in-person meetups.

About the Role

Speakeasy is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to establish its presence within the developer community. This role requires a technical individual who excels at the intersection of product, community, and storytelling. As the first dedicated DevRel at a rapidly growing startup, the successful candidate will have the autonomy to shape Speakeasy's developer outreach strategy.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Building SDK-driven demos
  • Creating engaging zero-to-wow onboarding flows
  • Actively participating in social media
  • Gathering field insights to influence the product roadmap

This is a hands-on role for a builder who is proactive, identifies opportunities, and deeply understands developer needs. The role involves close collaboration with product, engineering, founders, and go-to-market teams to ensure Speakeasy's developer experience and messaging strongly resonate with the target audience.

Requirements

  • Not specified in the provided text.

Responsibilities

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Company Information

  • Founded: 2021
  • Primary Locations: San Francisco and London
  • Funding: Supported by top-tier VC and angel investors
  • Vision: To empower every API developer to build world-class APIs.

Skills

Developer Relations
API
SDK
Self-service authentication
Troubleshooting
Usage dashboards
Developer tools
API integration

Speakeasy

Automates API and SDK creation for developers

About Speakeasy

Speakeasy simplifies the creation and integration of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), which are essential for enabling communication between different software applications. Its platform automates the generation of Software Development Kits (SDKs), which are collections of tools that developers use to build applications for specific platforms. By automating this process, Speakeasy helps developers save time and focus on enhancing their core products. The company operates on a subscription model, offering various pricing tiers to cater to different client needs, from small startups to large enterprises. This approach not only provides a steady revenue stream but also allows for continuous improvement of its services. Speakeasy stands out from competitors by focusing on automation and ease of use, aiming to boost developer productivity and foster innovation across industries.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$10.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from established platforms like Postman and RapidAPI.
Potential customer churn due to rapid technological advancements in API development.
Economic downturns may lead to reduced spending on developer tools.

Differentiation

Speakeasy automates SDK creation, saving developers time and effort.
The platform integrates SDK generation into API's CI/CD processes.
Speakeasy offers type-safe, idiomatic SDKs for enterprise APIs.

Upsides

Increased demand for API management as companies adopt microservices architecture.
Growing interest in low-code platforms expands Speakeasy's potential user base.
API-first strategies align with Speakeasy's focus on API automation.

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