Developer Relations Engineer (San Francisco)

Qdrant is redefining how developers build intelligent applications with their advanced vector similarity search technology. The Developer Relations Engineer will empower developers to build sophisticated AI applications through high-quality content, demos, and community engagement.

Responsibilities:

• Building Demos: Develop and maintain open-source "showcase" applications. You’ll build end-to-end RAG pipelines, recommendation engines, and innovative AI search tools that demonstrate Qdrant's power
• Applied Innovation: Conduct research into emerging AI patterns (e.g., Long-context RAG, Agentic workflows) to prototype new Qdrant use cases. You will experiment with cutting-edge embedding models and indexing techniques to define the next "killer app" for vector search
• Content Creation: Produce educational resources that make complex concepts accessible. This includes writing deep-dive technical blog posts, recording video tutorials, and crafting clear, useful tutorials
• Technical Events: Lead Qdrant’s presence at hackathons and workshops, from organizing our own challenges to mentoring developers in the middle of the night as they build their MVPs
• Public Speaking: Deliver compelling presentations and live coding sessions at conferences and workshops that inspire developers to rethink what's possible with vector search
• Community & Social Engagement: Actively participate in the AI developer community on platforms like Discord, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, and GitHub. Be the "first responder" to technical questions and a champion for developer needs internally
• Local Leadership: Host and participate in local and regional meetups, technical mixers, and industry conferences. You will be the primary contact for the local AI scene

Requirements:

• You have a strong coding background in Python, Rust, JavaScript, or Go and a genuine fascination with vector search, embeddings, and LLMs
• You can explain the 'how' and the 'why' of technical architecture with clarity and enthusiasm, whether in writing or on stage
• You are already plugged into (or eager to lead) the local tech community. You thrive in the high-energy environment of the AI engineering scene
• You don't just follow tutorials; you create them. You enjoy finding creative ways to show off technical features through code and storytelling
• You are a self-starter who can work independently while maintaining deep empathy for the frustrations and successes of the developers you support