Developer Relations Lead

## About the Role Truffle Security is seeking an experienced Developer Relations Lead to play a pivotal role in expanding its open source community, promoting its security research, and making its tools more accessible to developers and security teams. This role is critical in turning the company's momentum into a consistent and scalable developer relations motion. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing strategies that foster a strong and engaged community around TruffleHog and related open source projects.

The role entails a deep understanding of the intersection between open source community, technical education, research promotion, and practitioner engagement. It requires the ability to create engaging content, run community programs, represent Truffle Security externally, and bring user feedback back into the organization to influence product, engineering, research, and marketing decisions.

As a key member of the team, the Developer Relations Lead will work closely with various stakeholders, including research, engineering, product, and marketing teams, to ensure that Truffle Security's message and offerings are effectively communicated to the developer and security communities.

## What You Will Do - Own and improve the community experience around TruffleHog and related open source projects, engaging users and contributors across GitHub, Slack/Discord, and other forums.

• Create engaging content such as blogs, demos, tutorials, videos, release notes, workshops, and webinars to help practitioners adopt Truffle Security tools.
• Lead recurring touchpoints like office hours, demos, technical sessions, and community calls to build consistent engagement.
• Partner with research and engineering to package technical findings, open source releases, and product updates into clear, practitioner-facing education.
• Develop repeatable launch plans for research releases, open source updates, product launches, and major announcements.
• Actively interact with users and contributors, answering questions, gathering feedback, and improving the overall developer experience.
• Identify common pain points and share actionable insights with product, engineering, documentation, and research teams.
• Represent Truffle Security at conferences, meetups, webinars, podcasts, and security events to grow awareness and establish technical credibility.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align community and content strategies with overall marketing objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key community leaders and advocates.

## What We Are Looking For - Experience in developer relations, developer advocacy, community, open source, AppSec, DevSecOps, or a related technical field.

• Strong understanding of modern software development workflows, CI/CD, GitHub-based development, and security best practices.
• Familiarity with secrets management, secret scanning, vulnerability management, or secure software development.
• Ability to read, write, and explain code; familiarity with Go, Python, Bash, GitHub Actions, Docker, or cloud platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record of creating and executing successful community and content strategies.
• Experience with creating technical content such as blog posts, demos, workshops, videos, and presentations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

## Nice to Have - Experience with project management tools and methodologies.

• Knowledge of market trends and competitor activity in the cybersecurity and developer tools spaces.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Certification in a related field, such as security, development, or project management.
• Experience working in a remote team environment.

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with a renowned company in the cybersecurity industry.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.

- Tip: Highlight your experience in developer relations, community building, and technical education in your resume and cover letter.

• Ensure you have a strong online presence, including a professional LinkedIn profile and a personal blog or GitHub repository showcasing your work.
• Prepare to discuss your understanding of modern software development workflows and security best practices during the interview.
• Demonstrate your ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively by sharing examples of your content creation experience.
• Research Truffle Security and its products to understand the company's mission and values, and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to its success.
• Be prepared to provide specific examples of your community engagement and content creation strategies, and how you measure their effectiveness.
• Consider creating a portfolio that showcases your technical writing, presentation, and community engagement skills.