DevRel Engineer at Parallel Systems

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Have built trust with a community
Love prototyping
Live on the bleeding edge of AI
Be a deep listener and obsess over customers
Align with aspirational values: Own customer impact, Obsess over craft, Accelerate change, Create win-wins, Make high-conviction bets

Responsibilities

Inspire those building with AI to get creative with the web
Be the biggest advocate for the community within the team

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AIAPIsPrototypingDeveloper RelationsCommunity BuildingCrawlingIndexingRetrieval

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the DevRel Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or onsite, and where is it located?

The role is onsite and the team is fully in-person based in Palo Alto, CA.

What skills or experiences are required for this DevRel Engineer role?

Candidates should have built trust with a community, love prototyping, live on the bleeding edge of AI, be a deep listener, and obsess over customers.

What is the company culture like at Parallel Web Systems?

The organization is flat with a small, talent-dense team that emphasizes aspirational values like owning customer impact, obsessing over craft, accelerating change, creating win-wins, and making high-conviction bets.

What makes a strong candidate for this DevRel Engineer position?

A strong candidate aligns with the company's aspirational values such as owning customer impact, obsessing over craft, and accelerating change, and has experience building community trust, prototyping, and focusing on AI and customers.

Parallel Systems

Automated battery-electric rail freight solutions

About Parallel Systems

Parallel Systems focuses on transforming freight transportation by shifting cargo movement from trucks to rail. They develop automated, battery-electric freight rail vehicles designed to integrate seamlessly with existing railroad operations. This technology allows railroads to service routes under 1,000 miles, providing a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional trucking, especially for shorter distances. Unlike competitors, Parallel Systems emphasizes sustainability and flexibility, targeting railroads that want to expand their services and businesses looking for greener freight options. The company's goal is to reduce carbon emissions in the freight industry while offering innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency for railroads.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$51.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, ConsultingIndustries

11-50Employees

Risks

Competition from established rail companies like Genesee & Wyoming in zero-emission solutions.

Potential regulatory challenges from new rail safety bills in Congress.

Dependence on government grants, which may not be sustainable long-term.

Differentiation

Parallel Systems offers autonomous, zero-emission rail vehicles for freight transportation.

The company targets short-distance rail corridors under 1,000 miles, unlike traditional rail.

Founded by former SpaceX engineers, Parallel Systems leverages advanced technology for rail freight.

Upsides

Increased demand for short-haul rail solutions due to truck driver shortages.

Development of microterminals reduces land use and operational costs for rail freight.

Zero-emission logistics align with growing demand for sustainable freight solutions.

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