At UpCloud, we’re on a mission to champion the free and foundational spirit of the internet, and become The European Cloud with a global reach. With 13 global data centers, and a cloud native product stack engineered for exceptional scalability, speed, and security, we’re the European force challenging what the cloud should be.

We're looking for our first DevRel hire to join our team! We believe this is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about technology and community building to make a real impact. As The Developer Advocate, you'll be the voice of UpCloud within the community and help our end-users succeed with our product stack, for example with the UpCloud Kubernetes Service, which we built from scratch by the way.

Responsibilities

Connect UpCloud’s innovations with the community, and provide feedback to UpCloud product teams
Engage with end users at in-person and online events, and via online forums, to raise awareness about UpCloud
Submit CFPs and create presentations for various events
Create engaging technical content, including videos, tutorials, social media posts, and blogs
Work closely with UpCloud’s Product and Documentation teams to co-ordinate communications about product updates, and how to support end users during onboarding
This role will include frequent travel throughout Europe

Requirements

Experience as a software engineer, developer, or in a developer advocate role
Demonstrated background and familiarity with K8s and wider cloud native ecosystem and related tooling
Deep understanding of the challenges developers and software engineers face with cloud native tooling
Proven track record as an engaging presenter and technical speaker
Strong writing skills and ability to express complex technical concepts in a meaningful way for audiences with varying levels of expertise
Fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to connect to individuals and groups in various communities
Willingness to travel
Our working language is English, and fluency in other European languages is valued

Why join UpCloud?

UpCloud is in a really exciting phase right now, on track for massive growth in the cloud market. We offer a chance to be part of something big, where you can really make a difference with your own two hands! With our awesome team, products, and excellent positioning in the European cloud scene, UpCloud is in the perfect spot for anyone who wants to learn, grow, and shape the future of cloud tech.

“You get to join an ambitious team committed to making a difference in the market. We have a unique market opportunity in Europe with our strong local infrastructure because our biggest competitors are all US-based, which is what makes this such a captivating opportunity to learn and grow.”

– Manuel Heilmann, CCO, UpCloud

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