About the Job

As a Developer Advocate for Cisco DevNet, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between Cisco's technology and the developer community. You will inspire and educate developers about Cisco's API offerings and facilitate their integration into existing workflows. You will help developers and engineers find solutions using multiple Cisco technologies and sometimes combined with open-source tools. This role is exciting because you will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI, Cyber Security, and Networking technologies by engaging with developers through events, content creation, and community building.

Job Responsibilities

• Advocate for Cisco DevNet products and services through various channels, including workshops, webinars, and conferences.

• Develop and deliver technical content that educates and engages the developer community.

• Build sample code and projects that help developers tackle pain points in their day-to-day job, using Cisco technologies.

• Engage with our audiences and the tech industry through social media and community forums.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure developers have the resources they need to succeed.

• Establish relationships with key influencers and communities to expand Cisco's reach and impact.

• Gather feedback from developers to advise product teams and help improve Cisco products and DevNet offerings.

• Ability to create compelling technical content, including code and configuration, blogs and video tutorials.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse communities.

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field along with 7+ years of related industry experience.

• Software development experience, proficient in at least two of the following languages: Python, JavaScript, C++, C#, Java, or Go.

• Experience with networking technologies and APIs.

• Passion for community engagement and developer success.

• Base level video editing and video tutorial creation skills

• Strong technical advocacy skills preferred.

• Strong presentation, communication, and social media posting, a plus.

• Experience organizing and speaking at industry events.

• Understanding of Cisco's product portfolio and DevNet resource