Senior Developer Relations Engineer, Walrus (Remote - APAC)

The Sui Foundation exists to support the development, growth and adoption of the Sui network. Sui is the first permissionless Layer 1 blockchain designed from the ground up to enable creators and developers to build unique Web3 experiences from gaming to finance.

The Sui Foundation is committed to three decentralization principles; Embrace transparency and level the playing field, Communicate openly to build a culture of trust, and Engage directly with the community.

Mission:

Onboard the next billion users to web3 by supporting the advancement and global adoption of the Sui blockchain.

Vision:
To create a better world that unlocks opportunities through universal access and individual ownership.

The Role:

The Developer Relations team engages with the developer community online and in person to provide expert help and guidance in building next-generation Web3 applications on Sui. By talking to the community and understanding developer pain points, the team creates a rapid and positive feedback loop between the developer community and the protocol.

As an engineer on the Developer Relations team, you will have or develop a technical understanding of Sui, as well as a proficiency in writing Move. You will have or develop an understanding of the Sui ecosystem by using developer tooling and testing apps. You will use your newly-developed knowledge to collaborate and connect with developers, enabling them to build and innovate on Sui.

You will use your excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to a wide variety of audiences, such as Web2 developers and Solidity developers. You will disseminate and advocate for Sui through a variety of mediums, including documentation, tutorials and workshops.

Sui is not just a blockchain, but a coordination layer that powers a new, decentralized internet. You will use your passion for Web3 to learn about and advocate for this decentralized stack. In particular, you will use your knowledge of traditional storage solutions to advocate for Walrus, the decentralized storage layer built on Sui.

As an experienced engineer, you will be able to operate on your initiative, prioritize work streams based on impact, and manage cross-functional teams. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys high-impact, complex, and multi-disciplinary programs.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the community's goals, and provide technical expertise and direction to help the developers navigate their journey of building on Sui.

• Create and own the feedback loop between the community and the network.

• Translate developer feedback into meaningful product insights for future product development.

• Develop and deliver remote and in-person training sessions and workshops for new and existing Sui developers.

Requirements:

• Based in APAC.

• 7+ years of Software Engineering or combination of Software and DevRel Engineering experience.

• Strong knowledge of storage protocols, including file- and blob-based solutions, and Web2 and Web3 (e.g. S3, Azure Blob, IPFS, Arweave, Filecoin).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong interest in Web3.

• Good understanding of developer profiles, developer markets and trends within Europe, gained either through developer-facing work experience or personal intuition.

Preferred:

• Home base in or proximity to a strong developer base.

• Prior DevRel experience, or related developer-facing function (e.g. Solutions Engineering).

• Experience with blockchain, cryptography and/or Web3 engineering.

• Experience with Move and/or Rust programming language(s).

Our team is 100% remote and we are hiring across the world. Here at the Sui Foundation, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring the next billion users to web3.