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Head of Developer Advocacy

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About Anyscale:

At Anyscale, we're on a mission to democratize distributed computing and make it accessible to software developers of all skill levels. We’re commercializing Ray, a popular open-source project that's creating an ecosystem of libraries for scalable machine learning. Companies like OpenAI, Uber, Spotify, Instacart, Cruise, and many more, have Ray in their tech stacks to accelerate the progress of AI applications out into the real world.

With Anyscale, we’re building the best place to run Ray, so that any developer or data scientist can scale an ML application from their laptop to the cluster without needing to be a distributed systems expert.

Proud to be backed by Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, and Addition with $250+ million raised to date.

Anyscale is looking for a strong leader for our Developer Advocacy function. In this role, you will lead our efforts in growing and activating the Ray community – especially in the fast-moving domain of AI infrastructure and AI applications (especially LLM and GenAI).

As part of this role, you will:

Lead strategy development, define KPIs for Dev Advocacy activities, and independently execute strategy
Design and implement instrumentation for tracking and reporting on KPIs
Work closely with external Ray users to write about their stories of using Ray (e.g. engineering blogs)
Be the first person to try Ray features and provide feedback. Work with our Solutions team to build key reference implementations and examples
Be a strong presence in social media channels (especially X, LinkedIn), with strong engagements from developers
Build and nurture a vibrant developer community around Ray and Anyscale
Work with Engineering to maintain an active online community (Slack, Github, and discuss.ray.io)
Lead in-person efforts including meetups, Hackathons, conferences, and visiting users
Help us build a strong Developer Advocate team in 2025

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Extensive experience in developer relations / advocacy for open source technologies
Leadership experience (preferably including people management)
Strong technical background in distributed systems and machine learning. This includes software development experience (ability to build and assess things)
Strong communication skills and can effectively share your work with a broader audience through writing and speaking

Compensation

At Anyscale, we take a market-based approach to compensation. We are data-driven, transparent, and consistent. As the market data changes over time, the target salary for this role may be adjusted accordingly.
This role is also eligible to participate in Anyscale's Equity and Benefits offerings, including the following:
Stock Options
Healthcare plans, with premiums covered by Anyscale at 99% for both employees and dependents
401k Retirement Plan
Education & Wellbeing Stipend
Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Flexible Time Off
Commute reimbursement
100% of in-office meals covered

Anyscale Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

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What You Should Know About Head of Developer Advocacy, Anyscale

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for open-source technologies and a knack for engaging developer communities? Anyscale is seeking a Head of Developer Advocacy to champion our mission of democratizing distributed computing! In this exciting role, you'll be at the helm of expanding and energizing the Ray community, particularly within the thrilling landscape of AI infrastructure and applications. You will develop and implement strategic initiatives, defining key performance indicators to measure the impact of our Developer Advocacy programs. By collaborating closely with external users and sharing their success stories through various channels, you’ll bring invaluable insight into how Ray powers innovative solutions across industries. With a strong presence on social media, you’ll engage directly with developers and foster a vibrant online and offline community around Ray and Anyscale. Your expertise will also support the development of a talented Developer Advocate team, as well as provide critical feedback on new Ray features. If you have a rich background in developer relations, exceptional leadership skills, and a technical foundation in distributed systems and machine learning, we want to hear from you! Together, we’ll create an inclusive environment where every developer can thrive, scaling their machine learning applications from their local environments to expansive clusters without needing deep expertise in distributed systems. Join us at Anyscale and help us to shape the future of AI engineering!

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Head of Developer Advocacy at Anyscale?

The Head of Developer Advocacy at Anyscale will focus on growing and activating the Ray community. This involves leading strategy development, defining KPIs, executing advocacy initiatives, engaging with external users to document their success stories, and maintaining an active online and offline developer community. Your role will also require powerful social media engagement and leading in-person events like meetups and hackathons.