Developer Relations Engineer

We’re redefining performance engineering with AI - join us!
Akamas is a software platform that reshapes IT performance optimization through AI, automation, and the domain expertise we’ve developed by working with some of the most demanding enterprise customers across the world, achieving unprecedented levels of performance, efficiency, and cost savings.

About the role
We’re looking for a Developer Relations Engineer to help us revolutionize the way performance tuning and cloud optimization are done today.

You will help educate the market about AI-powered autonomous optimization and Akamas' approach to this emerging space. You'll create and deliver compelling technical content, contribute to product messaging, and help build Akamas' presence in the technical community.

This role is a great opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who enjoys sharing knowledge and combining hands-on technical work with storytelling and community engagement. Whether you already have experience in Developer Relations or are looking to grow in this direction, we're looking for someone curious and excited to engage with the technical community.

What you will do

Technical Advocacy & Public Speaking

• Represent Akamas at conferences, meetups, and webinars, delivering engaging and technically rich presentations.
• Share insights and technical knowledge on performance engineering, SRE, AI-driven optimization, and DevOps automation, building credibility within the community

Community & Market Engagement

• Engage with the developer, DevOps, and performance engineering communities through social media, forums, and industry discussions.
• Gather market feedback and community insights to help align our messaging with customer pain points and industry trends.

Technical & Product Marketing Content

• Create and publish high-quality technical and product marketing content, including blog posts, whitepapers, case studies, and in-depth technical guides.
• Partner with the Sales Engineering team to develop technical content based on customer optimization projects, build integration prototypes, and showcase the value of Akamas through real-world use cases.
• Work closely with the Product team to translate complex technical capabilities into clear, compelling benefits for different audiences.
• Develop messaging and positioning that resonates with performance engineers, SREs, DevOps engineers, and platform engineers.
• Develop and deliver technical product demos that showcase Akamas’ value proposition to engineers, DevOps teams, and executives.

What you will do

• A strong technical background, ideally with experience in DevOps and cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes and other CNCF tools.
• A passion for technical storytelling and sharing knowledge, with experience or a strong interest in speaking at meetups, conferences, and community events.
• Strong writing and communication skills, with an interest in creating both in-depth technical content and accessible product messaging.
• Ability to translate technical features into compelling value propositions for different audiences.
• Willing to travel in the US and EU as needed to engage with customers, attend events, and deliver training sessions.

About the offer

• Contract Type: Italian Collective Labour Agreement - CCNL Commercio

• Compensation: The expected gross annual salary (RAL) for this position starts from €48,000 and will depend on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications assessed throughout the selection process. In addition to the base salary, the position includes a variable compensation component linked to sales performance and results.

  Akamas is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring fair and non-discriminatory treatment across all stages of the recruitment process and throughout the entire employment lifecycle, in accordance with applicable law.

Why Akamas?

• Make a real impact: Last year, we secured a $10 million investment from United Ventures, a leading venture capital firm investing in high-growth technology companies. This funding fuels our next stage of innovation and global expansion. We’re on the lookout for dynamic individuals who want to make a significant impact from day one and be part of a rapidly scaling tech company.
• A remote-first mindset: We work primarily remotely and focus on outcomes rather than where work happens. At the same time, we value staying connected as a team and collaborating effectively across locations.
• **Real impact from day one:**The team is small, which means your contributions are visible and your ideas get heard. There's no long chain between you and the decisions that matter.
• **A good moment to join:**We're a growing startup with enterprise customers and a team that takes its craft seriously. There's still room to shape how things are done here.
• Tech your way: Mac or Windows? Up to you. We’ll set you up with the tools that make you feel at home and help you do your best work.