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Developer Relations Engineer

RunPodRemote - USAEngineering
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Salary
$125K - $180K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
7 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

RunPod is seeking a remote Developer Relations Engineer in the USA to build tools, create technical content, and advocate for developers on the AI cloud platform. This role suits a software engineer with a passion for community building, technical advocacy, and shaping the future of AI infrastructure.

Role Overview

The Developer Relations Engineer acts as customer zero by building and validating solutions using the exact workflows of platform users. This position sits at the intersection of product, engineering, and marketing, turning hands-on platform experience into technical demos, integrations, and educational resources. The person in this role operates with high autonomy to design programs, create developer tools, and directly influence product direction through community insights.

Key Responsibilities

Build measurable tooling, extensions, and plugins designed to eliminate friction and drive adoption on the platform.
Speak at developer conferences, build relationships with organizers, and represent the product publicly.
Test workflows like a regular user to surface bugs, bottlenecks, and experience pain points.
Design and scale durable programs covering events, community building, and technical content.
Forge genuine connections within developer communities and channel critical insights back to internal product teams.

Requirements

Professional coding experience using Python, JavaScript, or Go.
Background as a software engineer capable of building real demos and holding unscripted technical conversations.
Track record of producing technical documentation, sample applications, tutorials, or demos.
Experience contributing to open-source projects or building ecosystem integrations.
High comfort level with autonomy, self-identifying gaps, and shipping independent fixes.
Familiarity with AI engineering workflows, ML infrastructure, or GPU compute.
Availability to regularly travel and attend in-person industry events and conferences.
Capability to speak publicly representing a developer-focused brand.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Nice to Have

Strong written voice capable of crafting engaging recaps and posts.
Ability to produce deeply technical video content.
Familiarity with agent frameworks, AI libraries, and GPU workloads.

Skills and Tools

Python
JavaScript
Go
GPU Compute
ML Infrastructure
AI Engineering Workflows

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual base salary ranging from $125,000 to $180,000, determined by qualifications and experience.
Meaningful equity options in a fast-growing company.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Flexible paid time off policy.
Remote work environment utilizing Slack for team collaboration.
$1,200 home office and equipment stipend.

About the Company

RunPod is an AI Developer Cloud platform used by over one million developers to experiment, train, fine-tune, and deploy AI models. Having processed over 20 billion inference requests, the company operates as a remote-first team focused on ownership, speed, and high-scale impact.

How to Apply

Candidates should visit the official RunPod careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

PythonJavaScript

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Developer Relations Engineer?

The annual base salary ranges from $125,000 to $180,000, depending on factors such as candidate experience and qualifications.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position based in the USA, though it requires the ability to regularly attend in-person conferences and events.

What programming languages are required?

Applicants must have experience writing code in Python, JavaScript, or Go.

What benefits are included with the job?

Benefits include stock options, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, flexible PTO, and a $1,200 home office and equipment stipend.

Does RunPod offer visa sponsorship?

No, RunPod is currently unable to sponsor employment visas for this role.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official RunPod careers page.

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