About the role:
ThoughtSpot is seeking a passionate and skilledDeveloper Evangelistto help us build a thriving developer community around our platform. As the bridge between ThoughtSpot and developers, you will inspire, educate, and empower developers to use our product effectively while fostering meaningful relationships within the developer ecosystem.You will champion the voice of developers, creating content, facilitating discussions, and driving adoption of ThoughtSpot’s solutions by showcasing their power and versatility in solving real-world challenges.If you’re a developer at heart who loves sharing knowledge, creating technical content, and building communities, we want to hear from you!
What you’ll do:
Developer Advocacy & Evangelism
- Act as the face of ThoughtSpot to the developer community - Organize and participate in conferences, hackathons, meetups, and other events.
- Build trust and credibility with developers by being a technical resource and advocate for their needs.
- Engage actively in developer forums (e.g., GitHub, Stack Overflow, Discord) to answer questions, provide solutions, and guide developers in adopting ThoughtSpot’s tools.
- Drive awareness and feedback on Reddit, Product hunt, hacker news etc for new launches/features.
Content Creation
- Create compelling technical content such as blogs, tutorials, videos, webinars, and case studies that demonstrate use cases, best practices, and advanced features of ThoughtSpot.
- Build and maintain a YouTube playlist featuring step-by-step tutorials and educational content for developers at various skill levels.
- Collaborate with third-party blogs and publications to showcase ThoughtSpot’s capabilities to a broader audience.
Community Building
- Host regular “office hours” for live Q&A sessions with product experts to address developer challenges.
- Manage and grow ThoughtSpot’s developer community through platforms like Discord, GitHub, and other peer-to-peer support channels.
- Develop programs to reward and recognize active community contributors with badges, exclusive access, swag, or other incentives.
Developer Onboarding & Support
- Work with the product team to design and improve developer onboarding, ensuring it’s seamless, engaging, and tailored for technical users.
- Collaborate with the customer support team to enhance technical resources available to developers, including knowledge bases and FAQs.
Insights & Feedback
- Act as the voice of the developer community within ThoughtSpot, gathering feedback to inform product improvements and roadmap decisions.
- Analyze engagement metrics from community platforms, tutorials, and events to continuously refine evangelism efforts.
What you’ll bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Overall 6-7 years experience, with prior experience in managing developer relations and 2-3 years of experience in software development, developer advocacy, technical marketing, or a related role.
- Public speaking experience, including presenting at conferences, meetups, or webinars.
- Familiarity with analytics or business intelligence platforms is a bonus.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languageslike JavaScript, React or similar, with the ability to create sample applications and write clean, efficient code.
- Experience with APIs, SDKs, and developer tools, with a solid understanding of how developers integrate platforms into their workflows.
- Familiarity with authentication protocols, cloud technologies, analytics tools, or embedded applications is a plus.
Communication Skills:
- Exceptional ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven track record of creating technical content (blogs, videos, tutorials, or open-source projects).
Community Engagement:
- Experience building and managing developer communities, whether through forums, social media, or events.
- Strong presence on platforms like GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, Hackernews and similar developer ecosystems.
Soft Skills:
- Passionate about empowering developers and fostering innovation.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative mindset, working effectively with cross-functional teams like product, marketing, and engineering.
What makes ThoughtSpot a great place to work?
ThoughtSpot is the experience layer of the modern data stack, leading the industry with our AI-powered analytics and natural language search. We hire people with unique identities, backgrounds, and perspectives—this balance-for-the-better philosophy is key to our success. When paired with our culture of Selfless Excellence and our drive for continuous improvement (2% done), ThoughtSpot cultivates a respectful culture that pushes norms to create world-class products. If you’re excited by the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the business and make your mark on a truly innovative company, we invite you to read more about our mission, and apply to the role that’s right for you.
ThoughtSpot for All
Building a diverse and inclusive team isn't just the right thing to do for our people, it's the right thing to do for our business. We know we can’t solve complex data problems with a single perspective. It takes many voices, experiences, and areas of expertise to deliver the innovative solutions our customers need. At ThoughtSpot, we continually celebrate the diverse communities that individuals cultivate to empower every Spotter to bring their whole authentic self to work. We’re committed to being real and continuously learning when it comes to equality, equity, and creating space for underrepresented groups to thrive.
Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply.
