Manager, Developer Relations

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Internet Software & ServicesIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate requires a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in developer-facing roles, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior position, and a demonstrable track record of impact. They must possess deep technical expertise in networking, infrastructure, security, and/or developer tools, and have experience using Tailscale. Strong public speaking and technical storytelling skills are essential, along with experience securing high-visibility speaking slots at conferences.

Responsibilities

As a Manager, Developer Relations, the individual will lead and mentor a team including the Lead Developer Advocate, Senior Community Manager, and Technical Content Manager, setting a vision and roadmap for developer marketing. They will be responsible for speaking at conferences, running workshops, creating demo-rich content, and representing Tailscale in developer communities. Furthermore, they will scale developer programs across North America, Europe, and beyond, improve talk submission processes, measure and track KPIs, and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams to ensure strategic and measurable developer initiatives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Developer advocacy

Public speaking

Content creation

Community engagement

Conference speaking

Demo building

Event organization

Systems-thinking

Technical proficiency with Tailscale

Tailscale

Secure VPN for remote resource access

About Tailscale

Tailscale offers a secure networking solution that allows users to access remote resources like virtual machines and databases from anywhere using a WireGuard-based Virtual Private Network (VPN). Its service is designed for businesses and individuals needing to manage private resources remotely, with a focus on simplicity and minimal setup. Tailscale's freemium model attracts a wide user base, allowing users to start for free and upgrade for additional features. The company aims to enhance data security while providing an easy-to-use remote access solution.

None, CanadaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$111.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Professional Development Budget

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company Equity

Risks

A critical vulnerability in Windows client poses remote code execution risk.

Cooling venture funding may impact Tailscale's future investment opportunities.

Scalability challenges may arise with rapid enterprise adoption of zero-trust solutions.

Differentiation

Tailscale uses WireGuard's Noise protocol for trusted encryption standards.

It integrates with existing identity providers like GSuite and Office365 for easy setup.

Tailscale offers over 100 integrations, fitting into almost any tech stack.

Upsides

Tailscale's zero-trust solution meets growing demand for enterprise security.

The $100 million Series B funding boosts product expansion and market reach.

Integration with Mullvad enhances privacy with a global VPN server network.

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