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Member of DevRel Staff - Developer Advocate

TesslSan Francisco RemoteDevRel
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Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
7 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Tessl is seeking a Developer Advocate to act as the primary local presence in the San Francisco Bay Area for an innovative AI coding startup. This full-time remote role suits an independent builder who is deeply embedded in the local AI community and eager to advance agentic software development.

Role Overview

The Developer Advocate will serve as Tessl's face in the Bay Area AI scene. This position centers on building practical projects with the company's platform, engaging directly with local developers, and sharing insights about AI-native software creation. Because the broader team is based in London, the person in this position will operate with high autonomy, setting their own course while driving community growth and technical exploration.

Key Responsibilities

Build innovative apps, integrations, and projects using the Tessl platform to inspire the developer community.
Represent Tessl locally by attending meetups, participating in hackathons, and demonstrating agentic coding capabilities.
Produce written tutorials, guides, articles, and video content focused on practical AI-native development.
Travel across the United States to deliver conference talks and lead customer sessions.
Research the evolving AI developer tooling landscape to discover ecosystem integration opportunities.
Participate in community channels such as podcasts, webinars, Discord servers, and subreddits.

Requirements

Active participant in the Bay Area AI developer community, attending relevant meetups and hackathons.
Deep familiarity with cutting-edge agentic coding practices and the latest developer tools.
Strong builder mentality focused on shipping integrations, apps, and technical experiments.
Ability to work independently and self-direct with minimal day-to-day oversight.
Willingness and readiness to travel across the US for presentations and conferences.
Clear communication skills capable of explaining technical AI subjects through writing and speech.
Coding competence sufficient to build, hack, and ship functional technical projects independently.

Nice to Have

Prior involvement with open-source communities and contributor ecosystems.
Pre-existing professional network within the Bay Area AI developer tooling market.
Experience working within early-stage, fast-paced startup environments.

Skills and Tools

Agentic coding tools and workflows
Technical content creation (writing and video production)
Public speaking and conference presentation
Software development and rapid prototyping
Community engagement across platforms like Discord, Slack, and social channels

About the Company

Tessl is a fast-growing Series A startup focused on building the context layer for AI coding agents and a platform for AI-native software development. Founded by Guy Podjarny, the creator of Snyk, the company has raised over $100 million from prominent investors such as Index Ventures, Accel, GV, and Boldstart. Tessl fosters a warm, inclusive environment and values diversity in technology.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Tessl careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This role is based in San Francisco Remote, requiring a candidate who is already deeply connected to the local Bay Area AI scene.

What is the primary focus of the Developer Advocate role?

The primary focus is building with Tessl's platform, engaging the Bay Area AI developer community through meetups and hackathons, and creating technical content.

Do I need to be a full-time software engineer?

You do not need to be a full-time software engineer, but you must have sufficient coding skills to build, hack, and ship technical projects and integrations yourself.

Will this position require travel?

Yes, while the main focus is the Bay Area, the role involves traveling across the US to give customer presentations and conference sessions.

What kind of company is Tessl?

Tessl is a Series A startup building a platform for AI-native software development and the context layer for AI coding agents, backed by over $100 million in funding.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Tessl careers page.

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