<p>PlanetScale is growing rapidly and reinventing the database space. The PlanetScale platform offers both Postgres and Vitess databases. Vitess, an open-source database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL, enables businesses to efficiently handle large-scale data workloads — without sacrificing developer experience.</p> <p>Our customers entrust us with what is often their most precious digital asset, their data, so the stakes couldnt be higher. Were looking for a Developer Educator to join our team - someone excited about creating engaging and technically rigorous content in the database space.</p> <h2>Whats the job to be done?</h2> <ul> <li>You will create technical written content about Postgres and Vitess that is both educational and fun to read</li> <li>You will speak at conferences and events, representing PlanetScale in the database and engineering community</li> <li>You will assist with technical product documentation </li> <li>You will host livestreams and webinars to engage with and educate our community</li> <li>You will interact with the database community both virtually and in person</li> <li>Your role may contain up to 20% travel to connect with developers at events worldwide</li> </ul> <h2>These attributes best describe you…</h2> <ul> <li>You are passionate about teaching complex technical concepts in accessible ways</li> <li>You have technical knowledge of databases and distributed systems OR are willing and eager to learn</li> <li>You are a natural communicator who can adapt your message for different audiences</li> <li>You thrive in community settings and enjoy building relationships with developers</li> <li>You have excellent writing skills and can produce content that developers actually want to read</li> <li>You are self-motivated and can manage multiple content projects independently</li> </ul> <h2>What you will need</h2> <ul> <li>3+ years of experience in engineering, technical education, or developer relations</li> <li>Beginner/intermediate understanding of relational databases (Postgres, MySQL)</li> <li>Proven ability to create technical content (samples of blog posts, tutorials, documentation, or speaking engagements)</li> <li>Experience speaking at conferences or hosting technical presentations</li> <li>Willingness to travel up to 20% of the time</li> </ul> <h2>What else will help you be successful</h2> <ul> <li>Experience with Vitess or other distributed database technologies</li> <li>Knowledge of distributed systems and database scaling challenges</li> <li>Previous experience at a database or infrastructure company</li> </ul> <h2>Why PlanetScale</h2> <p>Were redefining how high-growth companies manage data at scale—and we work with some of the most exciting brands in gaming, consumer tech, and B2B SaaS. As a Developer Educator, youll be at the core of educating our customers to effectively use the platform that powers world-class apps used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide. PlanetScale is a profitable company with a philosophy centered around building small teams of p99 individuals and is recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in America.</p> <p>At PlanetScale we believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive no matter the location. Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company. We strive to build an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are a candidate or an employee. We welcome applicants of any educational background, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, citizenship, socioeconomic status, disability, pregnancy status, and veteran status.</p> <p>If you have a disability, please let us know if theres any way we can make the interview process better for you; were happy to accommodate!</p> <h2>Total Compensation and Pay Transparency</h2> <p>An employees total compensation consists of base salary + variable comp where appropriate + benefits + equity. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any further questions when we engage with you to begin the interview process.</p> <p>Base salary range: $150,000 - $190,000 USD</p>