Developer Educator

About the Role

Day-to-day, the Developer Educator will focus on creating engaging and informative content, speaking at conferences, and hosting webinars. The role requires a deep understanding of database technologies, excellent communication skills, and the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enjoy learning about full-stack application development, databases, and compute infrastructure, and thrive in community settings.

Planetscale's commitment to developer experience (DX) is unparalleled, with a platform that provides developers with deep performance insights, AI integration, powerful cluster management, and schema migration tooling. As a Developer Educator, you will be instrumental in showcasing these capabilities and helping engineers leverage them for their projects.

What You Will Do

• Create technical content, including blog posts, tutorials, and documentation, to help customers and the broader engineering community learn about Postgres, MySQL, Vitess, and the Planetscale ecosystem.
• Represent Planetscale at conferences and events, speaking about database technologies and the company's vision for the future of data management.
• Develop and refine product documentation to ensure it is accurate, up-to-date, and user-friendly.
• Host livestreams and webinars to engage with and educate the community on best practices and new developments in database technology.
• Travel (approximately 20-50% of the time) to connect with developers at events worldwide, promoting Planetscale and its mission.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to stay updated on the latest features and capabilities of the Planetscale platform.
• Engage with the community through social media, forums, and other channels to provide support and gather feedback.
• Develop strategic plans for educational content and community outreach, aligning with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Work closely with the marketing team to ensure alignment of educational content with marketing strategies.

What We Are Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in engineering, solution architecture, technical education, or developer relations.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (Postgres or MySQL).
• Proven ability to create technical content, such as blog posts, tutorials, or documentation.
• Experience speaking at conferences or hosting technical presentations and events.
• Willingness to travel between 20-50% of the time.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts in an accessible way.
• Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Enjoyment of experimenting with new ideas to further the education and marketing mission on Planetscale.
• A natural ability to adapt messaging for different audiences and thrive in community settings.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Vitess or other distributed database technologies.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and database scaling challenges.
• Previous experience at a database or infrastructure company.
• Familiarity with Excel for data analysis and presentation.
• Experience with AI integration and powerful cluster management.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package.
• Equity in a rapidly growing company.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous PTO policy to ensure work-life balance.
• Remote work stipend to support your home office setup.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a cutting-edge field.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools in database management.
• Collaboration with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about database technology and education.

• Ensure your portfolio includes samples of technical content you've created, such as blog posts or tutorials, to demonstrate your ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.
• Practice your presentation skills, as public speaking is a significant component of this role; consider recording yourself to identify areas for improvement.
• Highlight any experience you have with relational databases, especially Postgres or MySQL, and be prepared to discuss database concepts in detail during the interview process.
• Show enthusiasm for continuous learning, as the database technology landscape is constantly evolving; mention any ongoing education or certifications you're pursuing.
• When negotiating salary, consider the total compensation package, including equity and benefits, and do your research on market standards for similar positions in the industry.
• Prepare questions for the interviewer about the company culture, the team you'll be working with, and opportunities for growth within the company to demonstrate your interest in the role beyond just the technical aspects.