Staff Developer Advocate, Community & Events

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

LiveKit seeks a Staff Developer Advocate to grow its developer community through events, content, and direct engagement. The role blends technical communication, hands‑on demos, and cross‑functional collaboration to amplify LiveKit’s real‑time audio/video platform.

Role Snapshot

• Lead developer‑focused events and meetups
• Create technical content and post‑event recaps
• Engage and grow the Bay Area developer community
• Gather community feedback for product strategy
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, and Engineering

Must-Have Requirements

• Public speaking
• Event planning
• Technical communication
• Hands‑on coding demos
• Content creation
• Developer Advocacy
• Developer Relations
• Technical Evangelism

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Curiosity and empathy

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, United States
• Work mode: HYBRID
• Remote scope: GLOBAL
• Travel: Willingness to travel for conferences and events
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Salary range
• Remote eligibility details
• Education requirement

What You'll Likely Work On

• Drive awareness of LiveKit among new developer audiences, especially in the Bay Area.
• Plan, host, and participate in meetups, hackathons, workshops, and conferences.
• Partner with Marketing to amplify events through digital channels.
• Produce event‑derived content such as recaps, demos, tutorials, blogs, and social posts.
• Serve as a feedback conduit, bringing developer perspectives and industry trends back to product and strategy.
• Represent LiveKit on stage and in community forums, speaking authentically about the technology.
• Experiment with new event formats and engagement tactics.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with DevRel, PMM, and Product to keep developer narratives consistent and compelling.

Good Fit If You Have

• 2+ years in Developer Advocacy, Developer Relations, or Technical Evangelism.
• Experience planning and executing developer‑focused events.
• Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and willing to travel for conferences.