AI21 is pioneering the development of enterprise AI systems and foundation models. Our mission is to build trustworthy artificial intelligence that powers super productivity.We’re looking for a Developer Relations Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technology, community, and storytelling. You’ll be the voice of AI21 to the developer world — inspiring builders, amplifying their successes, and ensuring their feedback shapes our roadmap. This is a strategic, high-impact role for someone who can blend hands-on technical skills with the ability to energize and grow a global developer community.
Role and Responsibilities
- Lead developer engagement: Build, grow, and energize the AI21 developer community both locally in the Bay Area and globally.
- Champion product adoption: Design and execute impactful launch strategies for new tools, APIs, and features.
- Create content that resonates: Produce high-quality technical demos, tutorials, sample apps, and developer-related thought-leadership pieces.
- Be the face of AI21 in the ecosystem: Represent us at hackathons, meetups, conferences, and online forums.
- Close the feedback loop: Gather and synthesize developer insights to influence product direction and strategy.
- Amplify our presence: Manage developer-focused social channels, newsletters, and partner collaborations.
Requirements
- 3+ years in Developer Relations, Advocacy, or similar technical outreach roles.
- Strong coding ability (Python preferred) and experience building with APIs or AI technologies.
- Experience working with LLMs, GenAI APIs, or AI-first product development.
- Proven track record of community building and public speaking.
- Strong online presence or ability to quickly establish one.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex tech into compelling narratives.
- Based in or highly active within the Bay Area’s developer/AI ecosystem.
- The role is based in Silicon Valley/Bay Area
Bonus Points For
- Startup or scale-up experience.
- Technical product marketing or solution engineering background.
- Contributions to open-source AI tools or personal AI-driven projects.
The pay range for this position is $140K to 200K per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
About Us
AI21 Labs is pioneering the development of Foundation Models and AI Systems for enterprises, accelerating the adoption of Generative AI in production.
Established in 2017 by AI visionaries Prof. Amnon Shashua, Prof. Yoav Shoham, and Ori Goshen, our mission is to equip businesses with cutting-edge LLMs and AI capabilities. Backed by leading investors like Pitango, Google, Nvidia, Intel Capital, and Comcast Ventures.
Join us on this exciting journey and advance your career with AI21 Labs!
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