Senior Developer Advocate

Astronomer, the company behind Astro, an industry-leading data orchestration and observability platform, is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate to join their Developer Relations team. This role combines technical expertise with community engagement to promote Airflow and Astro adoption.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of data engineering and developer relations, with responsibilities spanning technical content creation, community building, and product evangelism. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience in developer advocacy or related roles, strong Python skills, and a passion for data technologies.

As a Senior Developer Advocate, you'll be responsible for hosting workshops, speaking at conferences, creating technical content, and providing valuable feedback on new features. The role requires excellent communication skills, adaptability, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible content for various audiences.

The company offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $170,000 plus equity, and embraces a remote-first culture. Astronomer values diversity and maintains an inclusive work environment, welcoming candidates from all backgrounds, including those with unconventional career paths.

This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about data engineering, loves teaching and community building, and wants to be at the forefront of data orchestration technology. You'll work with talented teammates in a rapidly growing organization while helping to shape the future of data engineering practices.

Key responsibilities include advocating for OSS Airflow users, leading technical enablement events, creating educational content, and providing product feedback. The position requires US travel up to several times per month and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the data engineering community while working with cutting-edge technology.