Senior Developer Relations Engineer (DRE)

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer.  Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

The Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Polygon Labs plays a critical role in promoting and evangelizing Polygon Labs’ suite of blockchain products. This individual is responsible for creating high-quality technical documentation, tutorials, and reference implementations to help developers integrate with Polygon technology. They engage actively with the developer community through forums, social media, and events, providing technical support and gathering valuable feedback to support product development.

The role also involves representing Polygon Labs at industry events, conducting training sessions, and fostering relationships with developers to drive adoption of Polygon technology.

This position demands a blend of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for blockchain technology. The Senior DevRel Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure developer needs are met and promotes cross-chain innovation through partnerships with other blockchain projects. By supporting developers, creating educational content, and participating in community activities, the DevRel Engineer helps build a robust and engaged developer community around Polygon technology.

Regarding Polygon technology:

• AggLayer (Aggregation Layer): An aggregated blockchain network designed to connect multiple blockchains, enhancing scalability and interoperability

• Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit): A modular framework enabling developers to easily create and deploy custom ZK Layer 2 blockchains 

• Polygon Miden: A zero-knowledge roll-up that improves sovereignty and scalability, which will be connected to the AggLayer

• Polygon PoS (Proof of Stake): A scaling solution offering fast and cost-effective transactions while leveraging Ethereum's security, which is expected to connect to the AggLayer

• Polygon zkEVM: A zero-knowledge Layer 2 blockchain that aims to scale Ethereum while maintaining full compatibility with existing EVM smart contracts and developer tools, which is connected to the AggLayer

• Plonky-3: An advanced cryptographic proving system designed to enhance the efficiency and security of zero-knowledge proofs in blockchain applications.

These products form Polygon technology, providing developers with a range of options to build scalable, efficient, and secure decentralized applications while maintaining Ethereum compatibility.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical Documentation:

  • Create and maintain high-quality, comprehensive technical documentation for Polygon technology

  • Develop tutorials, guides, and API references to support developer onboarding and integration

• Reference Implementations:

  • Design and develop reference implementations and sample applications showcasing Polygon technology

  • Create and maintain open-source projects that demonstrate best practices for building on Polygon networks 

• Content Creation:

  • Produce technical blog posts, articles, and whitepapers explaining Polygon technology and their applications

  • Create video tutorials, webinars, and educational content for various developer skill levels

• Community Education:

  • Develop and deliver technical presentations, workshops, and training sessions for developers

  • Host regular AMAs (Ask Me Anything) sessions and developer-focused events

• Open Source Contributions:

  • Encourage and support open-source contributions from the community, maintaining a healthy and collaborative community

• Hackathon Participation:

  • Attend and support blockchain hackathons, representing Polygon Labs

  • Mentor participants, judge projects, and provide technical assistance during events

• Bounty Program Management:

  • Evaluate and review submissions for developer bounties and challenges

  • Propose and manage new bounty programs to incentivize development on Polygon networks

• Developer Outreach:

  • Engage with developers at conferences, meetups, and online forums

  • Build relationships with key developers and influencers in the blockchain space

  • Identify and nurture potential partnerships with projects and developers

  • Developer Surveys and Feedback Loops: Conduct surveys and feedback loops to understand developer needs and pain points.

• Community Support:

  • Actively participate in community forums, Discord channels, and social media platforms

  • Provide timely and accurate technical support to developers building on Polygon networks

• Community Analysis:

  • Stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and competitors in the blockchain space

  • Provide insights and recommendations to improve Polygon technology developer experience and product offerings

• Internal Collaboration:

  • Work closely with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align developer relations efforts with company goals

  • Provide developer feedback to internal teams to influence product roadmaps and improvements

What you’ll need

• Technical Expertise

  • Strong experience in software development, particularly in blockchain concepts, cryptography, distributed systems and smart contracts

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Solidity and other smart contract languages, JavaScript, Python, or Rust

  • Experience with Ethereum, EVM-compatible chains, and Layer 2 scaling solutions, as well as other blockchain platforms

  • Familiarity with Web3 development tools and frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Truffle, Web3.js, Ethers.js)

  • Knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs and ZK-rollup technologies is a plus

• Communication Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

  • Proven experience in creating technical documentation, tutorials, and other educational content

  • Ability and interest to create written and video content to explain complex concepts and products in a simpler manner enabling smoother onboarding of devs and contributors

• Community and Event Experience

  • Experience participating in or organizing hackathons, conferences, and other developer-focused events

  • Active participation in developer communities and forums, with a strong presence on platforms like Discord, GitHub, and Twitter

• Problem-Solving and Support

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively

  • Experience providing technical support and mentoring to developers

• Collaboration and Influence

  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and marketing

  • Strong network within the blockchain and developer communities, with the ability to influence and drive adoption

• Educational Background

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

  • Additional certifications or continuous learning in blockchain technology is a plus

• Passion for Blockchain and Web3

  • Deep passion for blockchain technology, Web3, and the decentralized community

  • Commitment to fostering innovation and adoption within the developer community

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

• Remote first global workforce

• Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*

• Company matching 401k with 3% match*

• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)

• $200 Annual Book Allowance Program 

• $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

• Flexible Time Off

• 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter

• Company issued laptop

• Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k  is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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