Executive Director Of Developer Advocacy, Americas

About Hashgraph:

Hashgraph is a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing and servicing Hedera, an open source, proof-of-stake platform. Hedera is EVM-compatible and has been specifically built to meet the needs of enterprise and Web3 applications, which require speed, security, stability and sustainability. Hedera’s public network is governed by industry-leading organizations, spanning 11 sectors and 14 regions who oversee the development and direction of the decentralized platform.

About the role:

Hashgraph Foundry Inc. seeks an Executive Director, Developer Advocate for its Richardson, TX location.

This full-time position (40 hrs./wk.) is eligible for incentives pursuant to Hashgraph Foundry Inc.’s Employee Referral Program.

Both domestic and international travel required 15% of the time.

May work remotely from anywhere in the United States.

You may find yourself doing all of the following:

• Steer our regional team to the forefront of the latest developments in the Hedera and broader Web3/blockchain ecosystem
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the blockchain ecosystem and share this knowledge both internally and externally
• Leverage a comprehensive understanding of a diverse range of industries, technologies, and management to contribute personally, as well as guide the team in transferring this knowledge to empower the Hedera Council members, clients, pre-sales leaders, our developer community, and other partners
• Act as technical Hedera Hashgraph software expert and guide the team in their efforts to enable others to build innovative decentralized applications using Hedera as the premier public distributed ledger
• Understand developer user journeys and enable newcomers to participate in the ecosystem
• Facilitate learning and project planning workshops and also provide in-depth knowledge of the Hedera technology stack in support of live deployments, events, and technical discussions
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to deliver feedback and design future Hedera Hashgraph software improvements through Hedera Improvement Proposals
• Represent the voice of the partners and developers in the community to ultimately improve the Hedera network
• Effectively balance team responsibilities with participation in executive-level meetings and engagements, hands-on execution, and the planning and execution of the DA team activities to engage the developer community

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field followed by five (5) years of progressive experience in the position offered or as a Software Engineer, Pre-Sales Engineer, Developer Relations Lead, Technology Lead, or a related role

• Four (4) years of the required experience must be within the Web3 ecosystem and must include:

• Deploying and managing large-scale databases and decentralized systems to gather insights within the blockchain technology industry

• Writing, testing, and debugging code using proficiency in smart contract languages and tools, including Solidity, Hardhat, and Remix

• Utilizing full-stack development languages and frameworks (including JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust), as well as using proficiency in Postgresql, MongoDB, MySQL, and AWS and GCP cloud platforms

• Working with open-source software management tools, including GitHub and GitLab; Leveraging Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to optimize business processes within an organization and its partner and customer companies

• Driving developer advocacy initiatives, developer relations and engagement, and community building, especially in decentralized communities, hackathons organization and support, as well as building Developer Relations strategy for companies

• Using knowledge of blockchain technologies, including consensus algorithms, smart contract development, and blockchain architecture as applied to both public and private blockchain networks

• Creating educational materials and providing mentorship to developers, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a diverse audience

• Using knowledge of the regulatory environment around blockchain technology, including KYC/AML requirements and the implications for developers

• Performing product management, including understanding market needs, coordinating with a development team to build products that meet these needs, and overseeing the launch of these products

• Utilizing knowledge of cryptographic principles and security protocols relevant to blockchain and best practices in smart contract development to prevent common vulnerabilities

• Managing a team of Developer Advocates

• Six (6) months of the required experience must include: working with ESG/Climate finance matters

Job Code 14331-00012/SM