Senior Developer Advocate, Grafana Developer Advocacy (Remote, Germany)

At Grafana Labs, a Senior Developer Advocate engages with the community, teaching developers and SREs about Grafana. You'll create technical content and participate in events, helping to empower users while providing feedback to improve our products.

To qualify for the Senior Developer Advocate role at Grafana, you should have substantial technical experience in areas like software development or system integration, effective communication skills, and a background in a technical field such as Computer Science.

Yes, the Senior Developer Advocate position at Grafana Labs is a remote role, and we are specifically looking for candidates based in Germany to join our distributed team.

Community is at the heart of the Senior Developer Advocate role at Grafana. Your focus will be on building relationships, providing support, and nurturing the community to foster innovation and help users succeed with our tools.

While direct experience in open source communities is a plus, it is not strictly required to apply for the Senior Developer Advocate role at Grafana. Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential.

In the Senior Developer Advocate position at Grafana, your primary responsibilities include creating educational content, representing Grafana at events, building community relationships, and acting as a conduit for user feedback.

Grafana Labs provides a competitive compensation package for the Senior Developer Advocate role, which includes equity, bonuses, and other benefits. Detailed information can be found on their careers page.

To stay updated, I engage actively in community forums, follow prominent Grafana contributors on social media, participate in relevant webinars, and regularly check the Grafana documentation and release notes for the latest developments.

I have participated in open source communities by contributing code, writing documentation, and engaging in discussions. This experience has helped me understand user needs and foster relationships that promote growth and innovation.

I believe in producing diverse content types to appeal to different learning styles. This includes tutorials, example applications, and video content. Engaging users through storytelling and practical examples will enhance their learning experience.

I would employ surveys and direct interactions during events to collect feedback. Analyzing this information will inform our content strategy and product development, ensuring we’re meeting user needs effectively.

My approach to public speaking involves thorough preparation and practice. I focus on creating captivating presentations that blend technical content with relatable anecdotes to engage the audience while promoting understanding.

I utilize collaborative tools like GitHub for version control and documentation, Markdown for formatting, and style guides to maintain consistency. My aim is to ensure clarity and accessibility in all technical documentation I produce.

I actively participate in online discussions, attend meetups, and contribute to forums. Building genuine relationships requires mutual sharing and support, and I strive to be approachable and responsive to community members.

I would measure success through user engagement levels, community growth, and feedback quality. Additionally, metrics such as the number of workshop attendees and content shares will indicate the impact of my advocacy efforts.

I prioritize open communication and collaboration, joining regular syncs and brainstorming sessions to share insights from the community. I value their technical expertise and aim to align our goals for the benefit of our users.

I am passionate about open source technologies and believe in the mission of Grafana Labs to empower users. Joining as a Senior Developer Advocate would allow me to leverage my skills to support and enhance the Grafana community's success.