Description:

Railway is seeking a Developer Relations professional to help improve the speed and effectiveness of developers using their platform.
The role involves implementing programs to gather developer feedback and effectively communicating with users.
Responsibilities include building and refining product adoption loops through content, product improvements, and community nurturing.
The candidate will assist with initiatives related to Railway's Open Source presence, including CLI, Nixpacks, and Templates.
The position requires crafting resources to grow the developer ecosystem and ensure a seamless experience for users.
This role is seen as a hybrid of creating engaging content and gathering market feedback.
The candidate should be knowledgeable about modern DevOps practices and the cloud infrastructure landscape.
This is a high-impact role with a high degree of autonomy, where the first hire in this area will set the strategy and wear multiple hats.

Requirements:

The candidate must possess strong communication skills, whether through writing, video, or practical projects.
A passion for Railway's product is essential, with the ability to share insights with developers.
The candidate should have a great sense of direction and prioritization in dealing with ambiguity in an early-stage startup.
Comfort with multiple programming languages and stacks is required, along with the ability to create educational content for deploying projects.
The ability to simplify complex technical concepts for better understanding is crucial.

Railway offers a competitive salary and full health benefits, including coverage for dependents.
Employees receive strong equity grants and an equipment stipend.
The company promotes autonomy with minimal meetings, valuing employees' time both at work and outside of work.
A culture of high ownership and autonomy is encouraged, with expectations for employees to contribute significantly to the company.
Employees will encounter novel problems and solutions, avoiding busywork and fostering creativity.
Railway is committed to employee growth, supporting career development both within the company and beyond.