Head Of Developer Relations

Chainguard

Remote, United States
Base: $221,000 - $260,000 usd; bonus/equity: stock...
Fully remote
8+ years in developer relations
Proven team leadership experience
Deep cross-functional collaboration
Chainguard is seeking a Head of Developer Relations to lead the development of a strategic and impactful Developer Relations function that drives developer engagement and growth. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in developer relations, technical credibility, and a proven track record of influencing measurable business outcomes

Job Summary

  • Chainguard is seeking a Head of Developer Relations to define modern DevRel by directly shaping how developers discover and adopt their secure software supply chain products.
  • The role requires partnering with Growth, Product, Sales, and Engineering to build tools and content that move developers from curious to committed while driving measurable business outcomes.
  • Candidates will benefit from a fully remote culture, 100% covered health insurance, flexible time off, and significant equity options with a 10-year exercise window.

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Chainguard is seeking a Head of Developer Relations to lead the development of a strategic and impactful Developer Relations function that drives developer engagement and growth. The role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in developer relations, technical credibility, and a proven track record of influencing measurable business outcomes.

Salary

Base: $221,000 - $260,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Stock options upon hire and promotion with 10-year exercise window; Benefits: 100% covered health/vision/dental, ∞ PTO, 18 weeks parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years in Developer Relations
  • Proven team leadership experience
  • Deep cross-functional collaboration
  • Technical credibility in security
  • Experience with enterprise sales cycles

Nice-to-have

  • High bias toward action
  • Strong instincts for prioritization
  • Leadership style built on ownership
  • Ability to engage authentically with developers

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years in Developer Relations or related GTM role
  • Proven track record tying DevRel to pipeline and adoption
  • Experience supporting customer calls and running workshops
  • Leadership experience coaching DevRel engineers

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