Developer Advocate (Remote, Germany)

As a Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs, you will be involved in several key responsibilities aimed at empowering users of Grafana OSS. Your duties will include creating technical content like blog posts, presentations, and sample applications designed to educate developers and SREs. Additionally, you will build relationships within the community, participate in events, and act as a liaison between users and the Grafana team to provide meaningful feedback that helps shape our products.

To apply for the Developer Advocate position at Grafana Labs, candidates should have substantial technical experience across various disciplines such as software development, system integration, or operations. A background in a technical field like Computer Science is preferred, and strong communication skills, along with effective technical writing abilities, are essential. Experience with open-source contributions or knowledge of observability tools is also beneficial.

A typical day for a Developer Advocate at Grafana Labs involves a mix of tasks focused on community engagement and technical education. You might start by drafting content for a new tutorial, meet with community members on an online forum, and collaborate with product teams to discuss user feedback. Additionally, you might prepare for an upcoming conference or webinar where you can present your insights on how to effectively use Grafana's tools.

Success in the Developer Advocate role at Grafana Labs is primarily measured by your ability to foster a thriving community and improve education around Grafana technologies. This involves assessing how effectively you empower users to achieve their goals using Grafana, participating in community events, submitting talks to conferences, and gathering feedback from users that can inform product development.

Joining Grafana Labs as a Developer Advocate comes with a range of benefits, including a competitive salary between EUR 73,839 and EUR 88,607, equity options, bonuses, and a supportive, flexible work environment. More details about additional perks and benefits can be found on our careers page.

When answering this question, share specific instances of your involvement in open-source projects, detailing the contributions you've made and how they relate to the technologies used at Grafana. Highlight any leadership roles you've taken or collaborations you've participated in that reflect your commitment to community building.

In your response, aim to simplify complex concepts. Explain that Grafana enables users to visualize and analyze data from various sources through dashboards and charts. Emphasize how it aids in observability and how users can create customized visual representations to monitor their systems effectively.

Demonstrate your understanding of effective communication by discussing your process for creating content. Mention how you focus on the audience's needs, gather feedback, and continuously improve your materials. Highlight any specific examples of successful content you've authored in the past.

Explain your approach to staying current in the field, such as following industry leaders on social media, attending conferences, engaging in relevant forums, or participating in webinars. This shows your dedication to both your personal growth and keeping the community informed.

Share a detailed narrative about how you planned and executed the event, including the objectives, the audience, and how you engaged participants. Discuss the outcomes and any immediate feedback you received, which showcases your event organization skills.

Illustrate your user-centric approach by describing how you collect feedback through surveys, direct communications, or community forums. Show how you prioritize feedback and collaborate with the team to act on it, ensuring users feel heard and valued.

Discuss your open-mindedness and the value you place on constructive criticism. Explain that differing opinions can provide new perspectives and insights, and illustrate your ability to listen actively and find common ground to improve community relationships.

Share your passion for teaching and helping others succeed in using technology. Explain how your personal values align with the mission of Grafana Labs and your desire to make a positive impact within the open-source community.

Select a specific presentation you delivered, talking about the topic, audience, and the preparation involved. Highlight positive feedback received and any follow-up actions taken, showcasing your public speaking and knowledge-sharing abilities.

Discuss how APIs and plugins extend the functionalities of Grafana, allowing users to tailor the platform to meet their specific needs. Explain their importance by providing examples of common use cases that drive engagement and enhance data visualization.