VP, Developer Relations

About the Job

The worldwide data management software market is massive (IDC forecasts it to be $138 billion by 2026!). At MongoDB we are transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

Are you looking for the chance to lead and expand the most skilled and engaged developer community in the world? We’re looking for a VP-level candidate to lead our Developer Relations and Community teams. You’ll report directly to the CMO, and you’ll work closely with key leaders in Engineering, Product Management, Product Marketing, Sales, Support, and the rest of Marketing.

As the VP, you’ll set the vision and mission with your team. You will use your skills and experience to guide your leadership team, inspire your org, and make a lasting impact at MongoDB and in the wider developer community. You’ll lead and grow a globally distributed organization focusing on the experience of developers using our products to solve problems, gain insights, and build fantastic apps. Your organization will plan, develop, implement, and collect feedback on content, events, design, and tools.

Job Responsibilities

You’ll be responsible for:

• The MongoDB community, encompassing our forums, user groups, and champions program.
• The Developer Advocacy program which engages developers where they are with the development stacks that they use
• The Technical content team, which is responsible for the developer focused content and code samples to help developers get started quickly

Skills & Experience

• Led a developer relations or developer marketing organization for 5 years or more
• Led multiple disparate teams as a leader of leaders
• Holds a degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience
• Deep experience in developer advocacy and community building
• Has 15 or more years of proven experience in software development or a related field, ideally with a special emphasis in databases, distributed systems, and cloud technologies
• Has defined product roadmaps and go-to-market strategies
• Can recognize outstanding content and coach teams to build it

Job Benefits

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys. 

Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!