Senior Developer Advocate (AI / Open Source Community Engagement)

NetApp
$180,090- $253,110
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Sunnyvale
495 East Java Drive (Show on map)
Jan 09, 2025
About NetApp We're forward-thinking technology people with heart. We make our own rules, drive our own opportunities, and try to approach every challenge with fresh eyes. Of course, we can't do it alone. We know when to ask for help, collaborate with others, and partner with smart people. We embrace diversity and openness because it's in our DNA. We push limits and reward great ideas. What is your great idea? "At NetApp, we fully embrace and advance a diverse, inclusive global workforce with a culture of belonging that leverages the backgrounds and perspectives of all employees, customers, partners, and communities to foster a higher performing organization." -George Kurian, CEO Job Summary The Innovation and Solutions Team at NetApp is looking for a Developer Advocate to work with AI partners and drive adoption of both partner and NetApp products and services. As a developer advocate, you will use your strong understanding of AI and data platforms to bridge the gap between developers working in different organizations. You will be responsible for building and growing relationships with developers and providing them with the support they need to succeed in the NetApp ecosystem. You will author compelling developer content that highlights the capabilities of NetApp products and services and helps partners realize the benefits of integrating them. Your demos, code samples, and blog/vlogs will show the partners you work with how to integrate and you will present your work at industry-leading conventions and events. You will use appropriate communication channels to meet developers where they are. You will become the voice of partners within the company. You will answer questions and help partners solve problems and pass your understanding of the partner experience to NetApp product teams so that experience can be improved. You will also help partners publicize their role in the NetApp ecosystem by supporting their demos and blog/vlog posts. Your success in this role will be evident by the many successful partners in the NetApp ecosystem and the resulting sales of NetApp products and services driven thereby. Job Requirements Experience working with partners on joint solutions; experience with open source communities a plus A background in developer relations, technical writing, solution architecture, or software engineering Experience working with one or more public clouds (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and experience working with one or more data platforms (such as Databricks or Snowflake) Excellent communication skills and experience producing well-documented code samples, demos, tutorials, and blogs/vlogs Experience writing code in a production environment and working with container-based development The ability to work across teams with limited supervision Ability to travel 20% of the time for conferences, conventions and partner meetings Experience with Ansible or Terraform Experience with key open source AI technologies, for example: Iceberg, Hudi, Kafka, PyTorch, Milvus Minimum Qualifications Requires a minimum of 3years ofexperience with open source AI technologies. Requires a minimum of 8 years writing code in a production environment and working with container-based development Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in solution development Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. USA and Canada Residents Only: The base salary hiring wage range for this position which the Company reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position in the specified geographic areas or locations, is $180,090- $253,110 . Final compensation will be dependent on various factors relevant to the position and candidate such as geographical location, candidate qualifications, certifications, relevant job-related work experience, education, skillset and other relevant business and organizational factors, consistent with applicable law. In addition, the position may include some of the following comprehensive benefits such Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(K), Paid Time off (PTO), sick time, leave of absence as per the FMLA and other relevant leave laws, Company bonus/commission, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stocks (RSU's). Equal Opportunity Employer: NetApp is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability or genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, and any other protected classification. Did you know... Statistics show women apply to jobs only when they're 100% qualified. But no one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to shift the trend and apply anyway! We look forward to hearing from you. Why NetApp? We are all about helping customers turn challenges into business opportunity. It starts with bringing new thinking to age-old problems, like how to use data most effectively to run better - but also to innovate. We tailor our approach to the customer's unique needs with a combination of fresh thinking and proven approaches. We enable a healthy work-life balance. Our volunteer time off program is best in class, offering employees 40 hours of paid time per year to volunteer with their favorite organizations. We provide comprehensive medical, dental, wellness, and vision plans for you and your family. We offer educational assistance, legal services, and access to discounts. Finally, we provide financial savings programs to help you plan for your future. If you want to help us build knowledge and solve big problems, let's talk.