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Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer

Empowers external developers to build on top of the protocol by creating SDKs, sample code, workshops, and technical support.

Level: MidMode: High-code#DevRel#SDK#Workshops#Community

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Build your Web3 proof-of-work. Start contributing and prepare for interviews based on real scenarios.

Lane Type
Developer Experience
Seniority Level
Mid
Execution Mode
High-code

1. Role Overview

The champion of builders. You bridge the gap between core protocol engineers and external developers who want to integrate the SDK or smart contract APIs.

2. Daily Work

What you will actually do most weeks

Writing clean SDKs, boilerplate starter kits, and sample dApps
Hosting technical workshops, livestreams, and developer hackathon sessions
Answering developer technical queries on Discord, GitHub, and StackOverflow
Collecting developer feedback and translating it into product improvement tickets

Expected Outputs & Deliverables

Open-source starter templates and boilerplate repositories
Technical workshop recordings and tutorial blog posts
Developer satisfaction and ecosystem adoption metrics

3. Skills & Tools

Must-Have Skills

Strong programming background (TypeScript, Solidity, or Rust)
Public speaking, charismatic presentation, and technical teaching skills
Empathy for developer pain points and debugging workflows

Ecosystem Tools

TypeScript / SolidityGitHubNotionOBS Studio / YouTubeDiscord

4. Proof-of-Work & Prep

Actionable Proof-of-Work

Published coding tutorials, video workshops, or popular open-source boilerplate templates

Self-Study Prep

  • Study how top DevRel teams at Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon educate their builder communities

5. Apply & Interview

Application Strategy

Create a tutorial video or comprehensive boilerplate repo for the target protocol's SDK before applying

Interview Prompts

"How would you design a 2-hour hands-on workshop to teach external developers how to build their first dApp using our SDK?"

6. Guide Roadmap

Step 1

Technical Proficiency

Master frontend and smart contract development.

Step 2

Content & Teaching Skills

Practice writing clear technical guides and recording tutorials.

Step 3

Community Engagement

Participate in hackathons as a mentor or builder.

Step 4

DevRel Role Application

Apply to protocols scaling their builder ecosystems.