Senior Developer Advocate

Developer-focused company building performance and error monitoring tools to help developers write better software faster.
$150,000 - $190,000
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Developer Advocate

Sentry, backed by $217 million in funding and trusted by 100,000+ organizations including Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian, is revolutionizing software monitoring. We're seeking a Senior Developer Advocate to bridge the gap between product development and developer experience.

This role combines technical expertise with community building and education. You'll be instrumental in testing new features, creating engaging content, and ensuring developers get the most out of Sentry's tools. The position requires someone who can effectively communicate technical concepts, build meaningful relationships within the developer community, and provide valuable feedback to product teams.

Working in a hybrid environment with designated in-office days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday), you'll collaborate across teams to create impactful content, demos, and experiences. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of development experience, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in developer relations or technical education.

You'll be part of a mission to improve software quality worldwide, working with cutting-edge monitoring tools and engaging with a vibrant technical community. The role offers competitive compensation ($150,000-$190,000) plus equity and benefits, reflecting Sentry's commitment to attracting top talent in the developer tools space.

If you're passionate about technology, education, and building developer communities, this role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of software monitoring while working with a team dedicated to making development better for everyone.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Developer Advocate

  • Build content, experiences, and demos for Sentry users
  • Provide insights and point of view on latest industry trends
  • Consolidate insights from developer product world
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Design, Sales engineering, and Marketing teams
  • Create technical content and product narratives
  • Educate through content and community building
  • Serve as customer-to-product influence

Requirements For Senior Developer Advocate

JavaScript
  • 5+ years as a developer and 3+ years in an advocacy or educational role
  • 3+ examples of technical educational content for professional developers
  • Experience managing developer-focused blogs or forums
  • Experience with modern development languages or frameworks
  • Track record in ROI, reporting and analytics
  • Active member and contributor of technical communities
  • Stellar written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize competing opportunities

Benefits For Senior Developer Advocate

Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Equity
  • Paid Time Off
  • Group Health Insurance

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