
Developer Advocate (Video)
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Job Summary
Vonage is seeking a Developer Advocate (Video) to drive the adoption of their next-generation video platform. The successful candidate will lead developer experience initiatives, create migration tools and resources, and facilitate smooth transitions from legacy systems. They will work closely with engineering teams, product management, and the developer community to ensure the video products are accessible and effectively implemented. The ideal candidate has strong software development experience in video/streaming technologies, proficiency in multiple programming languages, and excellent problem-solving skills. They will also be responsible for creating comprehensive technical documentation, hosting webinars and workshops, and gathering developer feedback.
Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications, Contact Center Applications, and Communications APIs.
Why this role matters;
We're looking for a Developer Advocate (Video) to join the Vonage Developer Relations team and drive the successful adoption of our next-generation video platform. In this strategic role, you'll lead developer experience initiatives during our platform modernization, guiding the transition from legacy OpenTok infrastructure while creating tools and resources that ensure seamless migration and implementation. Your work will be crucial in helping developers leverage our video and voice APIs effectively, combining technical expertise with strategic insight to drive platform adoption and usage.
About the Role
As an Developer Advocate (Video), you will be the bridge between our engineering teams, product management, and the developer community, ensuring our video products are accessible and effectively implemented. You'll focus on creating migration tools, reference implementations, and developer resources that showcase the power and scalability of our video platform while facilitating smooth transitions from legacy systems.
What you will do / Key Responsibilities
Technical Content: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, code samples, and tutorials that demonstrate best practices for video API implementation
Community Education: Host webinars, workshops, and hackathons to educate developers on building and scaling video-driven solutions
Documentation Tools: Develop and maintain tools that help keep API documentation current, including automated testing of code samples and integration examples.
Migration Support: Design and develop tools, scripts, and utilities that facilitate seamless migration from legacy OpenTok infrastructure to our modern video platform.
Product Feedback: Gather and analyze developer feedback to identify opportunities for tooling improvements and new automation solutions.
Cross-team Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Support teams to ensure tooling aligns with platform capabilities and developer needs.
What you will bring
Required Qualifications
Strong software development experience with expertise in video/streaming technologies
Proficiency in multiple programming languages relevant to video development
Experience with API design and implementation
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a remote environment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Developer Experience, Developer Relations or Developer Advocacy experience
Understanding of WebRTC and real-time communication protocols
Proficiency in multiple programming languages commonly used for tooling
Familiarity with cloud communication platforms (CPaaS), Network APIs, and Vonage APIs
Background in creating developer documentation and technical content
What is in it for you:
Unlimited Discretionary Time Off
Private Medical Insurance with the option to add dependents at your own cost
Multisport Gym Membership
Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program
Polish Language Classes for non-native speakers
Lunch and Learn Sessions
Opportunity to be reimbursed for conferences, trainings, and other events consistent with the area of work aimed at personal development
Three Paid Volunteer Days a Year
Reimbursement for the costs of prescription glasses
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Note: The purpose of this profile is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. Assignments may differ for individuals within the same role based on business conditions, departmental need or geographic location.
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