Senior Developer Advocate

This is an in-person role rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area developer ecosystem. You’ll be out in the field, attending meetups, connecting with partners, and representing Apify across the local community. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to already be based in the Bay Area.

Apify's mission is to help anyone get value from the web.

Why?

We believe that humans have better things to do than filling forms, compiling huge Excel sheets of copy-pasted data, or watching thousands of videos to determine whether they include a specific brand logo.

Those are jobs for machines.

And just as in the real world we have tools that make our lives easier, we should have tools to make our lives easier on the web.

Web automation has a profound impact. Our users automate service unsubscriptions to save people money, and they collect billions of rows of data from all over the world for AI training, protection of consumers, or finding lost children. We give AI chatbots the context to interact intelligently, and we’re developing novel ways to work with generative AI like ChatGPT.

To support our mission, we're looking for a Senior Developer Advocate to lead and expand the Apify developer community in the Bay Area while increasing engagement with the broader developer ecosystem. In this senior position, you will spearhead strategic initiatives to raise awareness and drive adoption of the Apify platform. Your role will involve delivering impactful events, insightful talks, and advanced technical content. You’ll serve as a crucial link between the community, product teams, and engineering to gather feedback and streamline adoption processes.

This is a strategic role within our Developer Relations and Community function. You’ll collaborate closely with the Head of Developer Relations, Community Managers, and cross-functional teams. You’ll design and implement local programs aligned with our global community strategy and key success metrics.

What you’ll be working on:

• Lead engagement initiatives: architect and oversee local events, run meetups, and build relationships within the Bay Area developer community

• Develop polished demos, sample apps, and starter kits that showcase building with Apify

• Create and deliver hands-on workshops, tutorials, and presentations at developer events both in-person across the US or online

• Produce and curate technical content: including blog posts, tutorials, and videos

• Forge strategic partnerships with other tech companies to collaborate on common goals

• Mentor developers through office hours and sessions both in-person and online

• Collect, analyze, and share developer feedback to inform product and DX priorities while collaborating closely with Product, Engineering, and Marketing

• Act as a mentor to more junior team members, supporting their development and strengthening team dynamics

• Evaluate and report on the impact of initiatives: refine content and engagement strategies based on success metrics

They say there are no perfect candidates, but you might be the one if you have:

• 5+ years experience in Developer Advocacy, Developer Relations, or a senior technical evangelism role

• Strong hands-on development experience with JavaScript and/or Python

• A profound understanding of developer needs, with the ability to create resources that address pain points and and inform product growth and innovation

• Solid experience integrating AI tools and frameworks into developer workflows and demos

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and engagingly

• Advanced communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts in an engaging and accessible manner

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with proven public speaking experience

• Based in the Bay Area with the ability to attend in-person events and also travel within the US or internationally on occasion

• Proven leadership skills, capable of independently managing and completing projects while fostering cross-functional collaboration

What would be big plus to have:

• Direct experience with web automation, scraping, or crawling technologies

• A track record of organizing meetups, workshops or hackathons with measurable success

• Existing local (Bay Area) community connections or partnerships that can accelerate outreach

• A strong portfolio of demos, talks, or tutorials that demonstrate developer-facing work

• Contributions to open-source projects, demonstrating commitment to community and collaborative development

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all of the above criteria. We value diverse skills and experience and would love to hear from you.

Why should you work at Apify:

• Ownership and impact: You will own Apify’s developer initiatives in the Bay Area and work with the rest of the team to create maximum impact

• Existing ecosystem: You won’t be starting from scratch. Members of our team have already been on the ground in the Bay Area, running events and building relationships. You’ll tap into that momentum to jumpstart local programs, community engagement, and content creation.

• Close relationship with AI: You will be at the center of the AI revolution, helping developers who are sourcing the data that fuels the world's most advanced AI applications.

• Space, support, and autonomy for personal growth, with a direct impact on our success

• Full-time position with the possibility of visiting Apify HQ in Prague

• PTO

• Sick Days

• Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Incentive Program

• Flexible Working Hours

The Base Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Apify is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

For more details about Apify and what it is like to work with us, see our Careers page.