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Developer Relations Advocate
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Developer Relations Advocate
Developer Advocate – Tyk
We want Developers to recommend Tyk to their companies without prompting. This role plays a critical part in achieving that.
About the Role
We’re seeking a Developer Advocate to establish Tyk’s presence in the communities where developers discuss API management, AI, and modern infrastructure. Unlike a polished marketing role, this is a platform-building position—someone who will:
- Roll up sleeves
- Learn in public
- Create content as they go
- Engage at meetups and events where tech practitioners converge
Tyk funds travel and stages, but your goal is building a true personal profile in the API/AI space.
You’ll write, record, speak, and travel, documenting real implementation stories, covering ecosystem topics like EKS, Grafana, AI/API intersections—anything developers actually care about. Tyk will invest in your profile as much as its own, because at this startup, those are one and the same.
This is for someone who wants to build something. If you’re looking for a stable content treadmill, this isn’t it. If you crave becoming a known name in developer circles and thrive in a fast-moving, scrappy environment—read on.
Key Responsibilities
- Create regular written and video content covering:
- API management
- Observability
- AI/API integration
- Real customer implementation experiences
- Attend and speak at developer meetups and community events across Western Europe (aim for weekly or bi-weekly presence)
- Build and maintain technical documentation that developers actually want to read
- Cover ecosystem integrations and hands-on guides:
- EKS setup
- Grafana optimisation
- OpenTelemetry
- And more
- Engage authentically with developer communities, both online and in-person
- Feed community insights back into product and marketing
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Requirements
Experience
- A computer science degree or equivalent technical background (you don’t need senior engineer expertise, just the ability to read code, grasp architecture, and get your hands dirty)
- Some experience creating content—writing, video, speaking, or a mix—even if limited to personal projects or university work
- Comfort speaking to small groups—meetups and hackathons should excite, not daunt you
- A genuine curiosity about APIs and infrastructure
Skills & Attributes
- Technical aptitude: Learn fast, explain clearly, go deep when necessary
- Creator mindset: Want to make real content and share it with the world
- Authentic, trust-worthy communication style—raw, not polished
- Comfort traveling frequently across Western Europe
- Self-directed, hustling, and energised by a small-team environment
- Passionate about where APIs/AI are heading
- AI-savvy: Uses AI tools daily but knows quality from AI slop
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Nice to have:
- Existing community presence (blog, YouTube, GitHub, conference talks)
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, observability or CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with API management concepts
The Tyk Difference
Benefits
- Unlimited paid holidays
- Total flexibility in when or how you work—great ideas don’t operate on 9-to-5 constraints
- Employee share scheme
- Generous paternity/maternity leave
- Volunteer Days, company retreats, and an Employee Wellbeing platform
Our Cultural DNA
- Embrace failure: “Stupid” or unexpected ideas often become our best successes
- Test every idea: The only real ‘bad idea’ is the one never tested
- Assume best intent: Trust is built from day one, and you must uphold it too
- Support each other: Collaboration exceeds competition; challenge the status quo for the better
Vision & Mission
“We value authenticity, respect, responsibility, independence, honesty, diversity and inclusion—and most of all, treat others the way you wish to be treated.”
Culture Check
“What’s it like to #WorkAtTyk?” – Explore here: Tyk’s Worklife Guide
Tyk is an equal opportunities employer—commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for all backgrounds, identities, and experiences is part of our core.
For more, visit: Tyk’s Website
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