We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Developer Advocate to join our Ecosystem team. Qt technology is well established and has a large global user base, and your mission will be to grow Qt adoption even further by identifying and engaging entirely new developer audiences and expanding the dialog with existing ones. You will leverage your deep technical credentials to enlighten, and listen to, developers online and in real life.
The location for this role is Espoo or Oulu in Finland.
What you will do
- Identify new developer audiences based on languages, tools, user needs, or geographical regions, and craft strategies for how to reach them.
- Build and maintain relationships with key influencers, partners, and organizations within the developer community.
- Align with relevant Open Source projects and communities on key requirements and trends, while encouraging contribution to the Qt Project.
- Actively engage developer communities on forums and other online channels and at in-person events; bring feedback and learnings to product management and R&D.
- Work with marketing on technical, developer-focused content including blogs, webinars, and presentations, showcasing Qt to new audiences.
- Hold technical talks at conferences, meetups, and other events to engage with developers and promote Qt; create opportunities for our developers to do the same.
- Lead the Qt University and Talent Network and related activities such as hackathons, etc.; create and implement a scale-up plan for university collaborations.
Who you are
- Passionate: A genuine passion for technology and a desire to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
- Collaborative: Happy working in a cross-team capacity that spans time-zones - this role requires you to work cross-functionally.
- Results-oriented: Able to establish clear expectations, objectives, and priorities; to set aggressive but achievable goals; and to track and report on progress.
- Articulate: Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably with experience in application & HMI development tools and frameworks
- Knowledge of C++, Python, Java, Rust, C#, Swift, and other relevant languages and technologies
- Proven experience in engaging with and communicating to developer communities
- First-hand knowledge of open source project governance and development practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1 level)
- Willingness to travel
What We Offer
- Be part of a dynamic, international Finnish growth company with talented and skilled professionals from all around the world
- Wide scope of tasks and responsibilities; a chance to learn and develop professionally every day
- Work-life balance matters: option for a hybrid work-from-home policy and flexible hours
- Comprehensive occupational health care plan, with health insurance and support for mental wellbeing
- Benefit from other perks such as lunch benefit, yearly wellbeing budget, bike & commuting benefit...
- Nice office space, free beverages and fruits, ergonomic equipment, and supportive tools
Be yourself at Qt
At Qt, we appreciate the individual differences of our employees and aim to promote diversity through all our practices. We provide a workplace that generates equal opportunities regardless of gender, religion, national origin, age, disabilities, and any other factors. We have unique products, but our people make us exceptional. We strongly encourage people from all groups to apply – we welcome you as you are.
We would like to know more about you. Tell us about your skills, strengths, and knowledge, but even more importantly about yourself.
About Qt
Qt Group (Nasdaq Helsinki: QTCOM) is a global software company, trusted by industry leaders and over 1.5 million developers worldwide to create applications and smart devices that users love. We help our customers to increase productivity through the entire product development lifecycle - from UI design and software development to quality management and deployment.
Our customers are in more than 70 different industries in over 180 countries. Qt Group is headquartered in Espoo, Finland, and employs over 800 people globally. To learn more, visit www.qt.io.