Developer Relations Marketing Lead
About the Job
We’re seeking a strategic and experienced Developer Relations Marketing Leader to build and execute our developer marketing strategy across the United States. This role combines technical knowledge, marketing expertise, and community leadership to drive developer adoption and engagement with our platform. At IBM, we understand the importance of flexibility, so this is a hybrid role requiring 3-days a week in the office.
Job Responsibilities
Develop and execute comprehensive developer marketing strategies that align with our business objectives and developer journey needs
Act as core SME in the optimization of developer-focused content, including technical documentation, tutorials, sample code, and thought leadership materials
Build and maintain relationships with key developer communities, influencers, and technical decision-makers
Design and implement metrics-driven programs to increase developer adoption, engagement, and retention
Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to ensure consistent messaging and technical accuracy
Support execution of developer-focused events, workshops, and webinars
Work with team of developer advocates and technical content creators
Track and analyze program metrics to optimize performance and demonstrate ROI
Skills & Experience
Generalist Product Marketer with Developer Empathy: Versatile and empathetic, with a strong understanding of developers’ needs and pain points.
Enthusiastic About AI/ML-Focused Products: Passionate about working on cutting-edge AI/ML products and solving related technical challenges.
Developer-First Mindset: Dedicated to building marketing experiences that prioritize the developer experience.
Adoption and Accessibility Advocate: Committed not only to building tools but also to ensuring they are accessible and widely adopted.
Product and Technical Ownership: Possesses a strong sense of ownership and responsibility for both the product and its technical aspects.
3+ years of experience in developer relations, developer marketing, or technical marketing roles
Proven track record of building and scaling developer programs at a technology company
Strong technical background with hands-on software development experience
Excellence in both written and verbal technical communication
Deep understanding of developer ecosystems, tools, and communities
Experience in user journey mapping and persona development
Familiarity with agile methodologies and product development lifecycles
Knowledge of the AI ecosystem and global developer communities
Experience with marketing automation and analytics tools
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related technical field; MBA is a plus