API Developer Relations
Company: Verizon
Location: San Jose
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
When you join Verizon Verizon is one of the world's leading
providers of technology and communications services, transforming
the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of
people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future.
Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of
technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we
are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it.
Do it here.What you'll be doing... Verizon is undergoing a
transformation from a telecommunications company to a technology
company, and we are in search of the next generation of leaders to
help us drive forward. An important part of this initiative is
transformation to an API-first approach. With products at different
stages of this journey-monolithic, API-last, API-first-we need a
people who can help establish and build the right culture for this
transformation.As an API Developer Relations, the person will be
responsible for:
Mentoring and coaching the
organization on API-first best practices and skills.Building and
driving the editorial calendar and education activities around
Verizon's open-source engagements and products.Engaging with
developers and participate in developer forums; create samples,
guides, tutorials, and blogs to ensure an excellent experience,
both for internal and external developers.Working closely with
partners API/open-source communities, such as CNCF, GraphQL
Foundation, to coordinate marketing collateral and
initiatives.Acting as the voice of developers and Verizon's
customers in creating and operationalizing world-class SaaS
platforms.Helping improve our products by creating and managing
feedback loops regarding API design, platform usability, and
functionality.Participating in and grow the communities around
Verizon's involvement in industry standards and open
source.Building strong cross-functional partnerships at multiple
levels within the company, including commercial, engineering,
marketing, sales, and services.Where you'll be working...This
hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work
from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.What we're
looking for... You'll need to have:
Bachelor's degree or four or more
years of work experience.Six or more years of relevant work
experience.Six or more years of relevant work experience in the API
space (e.g., as a developer), including three years in leadership
roles.Five or more years of experience in developer advocacy.Strong
experience in marketing and promoting the value proposition of APIs
to different stakeholders.Strong technical writing experience to
produce clear and concise documentation and other materials that
support API adoption.Strong experience in networking and
relationship building to develop partnerships and promote API
adoption within targeted groups (internal and external).Experience
in tracking and measuring API usage and providing insights to
inform strategies, business cases, etc.Experience with and a solid
understanding of the cloud-native ecosystem, developer tools, and
APIs.Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.Even
better if you have one or more of the following:
Master of Business
Administration.Have been a representative for your organizations at
conferences to internal seminars.If Verizon and this role sound
like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't
meet every "even better" qualification listed above.CompensationOur
benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and
in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness
benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long
term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance,
AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and
group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings
plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per
year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption
assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got
you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Newly
hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which
grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will
vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on
your individual circumstances. If you are hired into a Washington
work location, the salary range for this position is between
$140,000 and $ 260,000 based on a full-time schedule. The salary
will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related
skills and experience. This position is eligible for an annual
performance-based bonus. For part-time roles, your compensation
will be adjusted to reflect your hours.Compensation Our benefits
are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas
of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits,
short term incentives, 401 (k) Savings Plan, stock incentive
programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and
tuition assistance, plus other incentives,we've got you covered
with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your
coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these
benefits depending on your individual circumstances.If you are
hired into a California work location, the compensation range for
this position is between $146,000 and $271,000 based on a full-time
schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and
confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive
based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time
roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your
hours.Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal
opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences,
including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At
Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed
to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages
authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for
everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their
potential and contribute their best. Check out our page to learn
more.
Keywords: Verizon, San Jose , API Developer Relations, IT / Software / Systems , San Jose, California
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