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Qdrant is the leading open-source vector database designed to power the next generation of AI applications. Our mission is to provide developers with a seamless, high-performance solution for similarity search and large-scale machine learning use cases. We’re trusted by startups and enterprises alike and are growing a passionate global community of developers and contributors.
Position Summary
We seek a visionary and hands-on Head of Developer Relations to lead and grow Qdrant’s global DevRel strategy. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and community, serving as a powerful advocate for developers inside and outside the company. You will own how Qdrant shows up to developers—through content, community, events, and direct engagement.
This is a strategic and executive role. You’ll set the direction and roll up your sleeves to write code, create content, and build strong ties with developers across the AI/ML and infrastructure ecosystem.
Tasks
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Leadership
- Define and execute a long-term DevRel strategy that aligns with Qdrant’s business and product goals.
- Build and manage a high-performing Developer Relations team over time.
- Work closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Community teams to ensure unified messaging and developer experience.
Developer Engagement & Advocacy
- Represent Qdrant in the developer and AI/ML community—at conferences, webinars, podcasts, hackathons, and online platforms.
- Create and distribute high-quality technical content (blog posts, tutorials, videos, demos) to drive awareness and adoption.
- Engage with open-source contributors, GitHub issues, and forums to support and grow the community.
Community Growth
- Foster a vibrant and inclusive developer community through events, forums, Discord, and meetups.
- Develop programs to onboard, recognize, and empower external contributors, ambassadors, and champions.
- Build feedback loops from the community into the product roadmap.
Measurement & Optimization
- Define KPIs to measure DevRel impact (e.g. GitHub engagement, traffic, community growth, NPS, event attendance).
- Track and analyze engagement data to iterate on outreach strategies.
Requirements
Requirements
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Experience, or Engineering roles, ideally with open-source and/or database products.
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills, with a strong technical portfolio (talks, blog posts, videos, etc.).
- Deep understanding of vector search, machine learning workflows, or infrastructure tooling.
- Experience building and scaling developer communities globally.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup and distributed environment.
Nice-to-Haves
- Background in databases, search engines, or ML frameworks (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).
- Experience managing a team or function.
- Familiarity with OSS governance, licensing, and community contribution practices.
Benefits
What We Offer
- Remote-first, flexible working environment.
- Opportunity to shape and lead a high-impact function from the ground up.
- A passionate, collaborative, and fast-growing team working on cutting-edge technology.
- Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.
