Developer Relations Engineer
Job descriptionWe are seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to lead Applitools’ external technical voice around AI-powered testing and serve as the technical authority supporting the evolution of Test Automation University (TAU).This is a strategic DevRel role focused on:Driving industry thought leadership in AI-driven testingCreating high-impact technical content and demosRepresenting Applitools at conferences and industry eventsServing as the technical expert guiding TAU’s curriculum directionYou will partner closely with a Community Manager who will own the operational management of the TAU reboot. Your role is to provide the technical vision, ensure content quality, attract talent, and help position TAU as the leading education platform for modern and AI-powered testing.This is a highly technical leadership and evangelism role, not a community moderation role. What You’ll DoLead AI Testing Thought Leadership (Primary Focus)Represent Applitools at conferences, webinars, podcasts, and industry eventsDeliver compelling talks on:Visual AIAutonomous testingThe evolution of quality engineeringAI’s role in modern test automationPublish high-impact technical content explaining AI-driven testing in practical, developer-first termsBuild demos and example applications that showcase real-world AI testing workflowsContribute to whitepapers, blog posts, and industry commentaryYou will help shape how the industry understands AI-powered testing.Serve as Technical Authority for TAUDefine the technical direction and curriculum priorities for TAUIdentify gaps in modern testing education, especially around AI and autonomous testingReview and elevate course quality to ensure technical depth and relevanceCollaborate with instructors to refine and strengthen contentProvide subject matter expertise to the Community Manager leading the TAU rebootYou are responsible for technical excellence and strategic direction and you will work closely with a community manager who will be responsible for operations and project management of the TAU community.Create Technical Content & Developer ResourcesDevelop blog posts, tutorials, and deep technical guidesBuild reference implementations demonstrating:Modern test automation patternsVisual testing best practicesAI-enhanced testing workflowsImprove onboarding and developer experience resources, reduce time-to-value for new usersPartner with Product and Engineering to ensure SDKs, APIs, and documentation align with developer expectationsCreate integration guides, quickstart templates, and code samplesProvide technical support and guidance to developers in community channelsAct as the Voice of Developers InternallyGather structured feedback from practitioners and event conversationsIdentify friction in SDKs, workflows, or onboarding experiences and work cross-functionally to resolve themPartner with Product and Engineering on:Beta programsEarly access initiativesDeveloper experience improvementsJob requirementsTechnical Depth5+ years of experience in software engineering, SDET, QA automation, or related rolesStrong hands-on experience with modern test automation frameworks:Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, WebDriverIO, etc.Proficient in at least one modern programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#, etc.)Comfortable building production-quality demo applicationsFamiliar with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practicesTravel: Up to 25–30% (industry events & conferences)AI & Forward-Thinking PerspectiveStrong interest in AI’s impact on software development and testingAbility to translate AI-driven concepts into practical engineering guidanceCurious about autonomous testing and the future of quality engineeringYou do not need to be an ML engineer — but you must be credible discussing AI-powered testing.Communication & Industry PresenceProven experience creating technical content (blogs, talks, workshops, courses)Active presence in testing or developer communities (GitHub, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, Stack Overflow)Experience speaking at conferences or industry eventsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain complex ideas clearly for technical audiencesCollaborationExperience working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, and EngineeringComfortable influencing without direct authorityStrong judgment around what content and narratives elevate industry credibilityExperience with video production and editing for technical contentWhy Join Applitools?Shape the industry narrative around AI-powered testingInfluence the future of testing education through TAUWork at the forefront of intelligent automation and quality engineeringCompetitive compensation and equityRemote-first cultureConference and professional development budgetRemoteUnited StatesMarketingAll done!Your application has been successfully submitted!Other jobs