Qualifications
ResponsibilitiesBe a prominent figure in the San Francisco developer community through meetups, hackathons, demo days, and conferences.Establish and nurture relationships with developers, founders, platform engineers, and DevOps/security professionals.Represent Aikido at various community events and industry gatherings.Organize and facilitate Aikido-led meetups, networking events, workshops, and intimate community gatherings.Engage actively with the developer community online via platforms like Twitter/X, Slack, Discord, etc.Collaborate with marketing and product teams to support launches, amplify events, and transform community feedback into effective messaging.Enhance Aikido's reputation as a leader in developer-first security solutions.RequirementsExperience in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, community leadership, or developer/product marketing.A background with a developer-friendly company is highly desirable.Active participation in the developer ecosystem: regular event attendance, an established network, and recognition within the community.Bonus: Experience in creating or contributing to personal content channels (blog, newsletter, YouTube, podcast, social media presence, etc.).
About the job
Transforming Security for Developers.
At Aikido, we believe that security tools should enhance the developer experience, not hinder it. Traditional security solutions often disrupt teams, delay software releases, and create bottlenecks. Our mission is to revolutionize this by creating developer-centric security products that minimize risks while allowing seamless software delivery. Our focus is on what truly matters, automating the rest.
Founded in 2022 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Aikido is backed by $85 million in funding, boasting unicorn status and a promising future. We are on a mission to create self-securing software. Join a team of innovators, take ownership of your work, and contribute to projects that make a difference.
We are seeking a passionate Developer Advocate who is deeply involved in the developer community and has established connections within it.
This role is hands-on and community-focused; it’s about engaging with developers face-to-face at meetups, events, and discussions, fostering genuine relationships, and enhancing the developer community's perception and experience with Aikido. We value community instincts, enthusiasm, and existing connections over years of experience.
About Aikido Security
Aikido Security is a pioneering company dedicated to simplifying security for developers. We are committed to delivering innovative, developer-first security solutions that minimize risks and streamline the software development process. With significant funding and a vision for the future, we are redefining how security integrates into the developer workflow.