Founding Developer Advocate

About SubquadraticSubquadratic (SubQ) is an AI infrastructure and research company building a new class of LLMs on a proprietary post-transformer architecture. While the major labs focus on incremental transformer improvements, we're pushing foundational change at the model architecture level — enabling large-context, multimodal inference that scales efficiently where transformers can't.About The RoleSubQ is building a next-generation LLM platform designed for efficient, long-context AI applications. We're looking for a Founding Developer Advocate to help launch and grow the developer ecosystem around this platform.This role will serve as the bridge between SubQ's product and the broader developer community-building relationships, educating developers, and creating technical content that demonstrates how to build with SubQ. As the first person in this role, you'll help define what developer advocacy looks like at SubQ from day one.What You'll DoProduce video contentOwn the production of launch videos, capability demos, and technical walkthroughs- from scripting and on-camera presentation through to final editBuild a library of high-production-value video content that makes SubQ's capabilities concrete and shareable across developer communitiesCollaborate with external production partners on major launch moments while maintaining the ability to ship polished content independentlyBuild the developer ecosystemBuild reference applications, demos, and GitHub starter repositories that show developers how to build real-world applications using SubQ's LLM platformCreate technical launch content including written tutorials, walkthroughs, and example projects demonstrating what long-context enables in practiceDevelop quickstarts, guides, and developer resources that reduce time-to-first-value for new usersEngage the developer communityBuild relationships within the developer ecosystem through meetups, events, and hackathonsRepresent SubQ at industry events and conferences in the Bay Area and beyondFoster developer conversations and feedback loops across GitHub, Discord, and technical communities where practitioners are activeCreate technical contentProduce blog posts, benchmark walkthroughs, and architectural deep-dives written for engineers- not marketing audiencesDevelop demos and example applications that make SubQ's capabilities concrete, not theoreticalCollaborate cross-functionallySurface developer feedback to product and engineering- what's missing, what's confusing, what's creating frictionPartner with marketing to support developer-focused go-to-market initiativesQualificationsExperience in Developer Advocacy, Developer Relations, or a similar technical community-facing roleStrong on-camera presence and a track record of producing polished technical video content - launch demos, product walkthroughs, or developer-focused seriesEnd-to-end video production capability: scripting, on-camera delivery, and editing. You can ship high-quality video independently without a full production team behind youStrong technical background with hands-on application and/or AI app development experience and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly through demos, talks, and written contentAbility to create technical content engineers actually share: reference implementations, architectural walkthroughs, benchmark deep-divesComfort presenting at meetups, conferences, and in technical communitiesPassion for engaging developer communities and building relationshipsInterest in LLMs, agent infrastructure, and developer toolingIdeally based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the ability to attend in-person developer events and travel occasionallyNice to HaveYou've built production systems using LLM APIs- not just written about themAn existing audience or published body of technical video contentExperience collaborating with external video production teamsCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive base salaryPerformance-based bonus aligned with company and growth goalsEquity participationComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverageCompany provided MacBook computerUnlimited time offFlexible work environment. Bay Area preferred, remote considered for exceptional candidateThis is an early and highly impactful role. You’ll help define how SubQ goes to market and scales growth from the ground up.Subquadratic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Subquadratic uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in compliance with federal law. For more information please visit E-Verify.