Overview
Senior Developer Advocate (AI) at TigerData, formerly Timescale, a global remote-first company that provides the fastest PostgreSQL platform designed for transactional, analytical, and agentic workloads. We empower developers and businesses with real-time insights and scalable data infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of Developer Advocacy & Docs, this role involves building trust with the developer community, sparking momentum, and inspiring developers in the Bay Area and beyond.
Location requirement : Bay Area. You will represent TigerData at local meetups, hackathons, and community events, in addition to global conferences.
What You Will Be Responsible For In This Role
- Represent TigerData at Bay Area and global events, meetups, hackathons, and conferences.
- Build and share demos, tutorials, and code samples showcasing TigerData’s AI features (vector search, RAG, real-time analytics).
- Publish developer content — blogs, talks, videos, workshops — that inspire builders and grow adoption.
- Partner with product and engineering to shape the developer experience for AI workloads.
- Act as a bridge between the developer community and internal teams, surfacing insights and influencing roadmap.
- Experiment with new ideas and formats to reach and excite developers — from streams to hackathons to collaborations.
You could be a great fit if you…
Have 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, developer relations, or engineering roles with strong community exposure.Have built with AI / LLMs — RAG frameworks, vector databases, or AI-powered apps — and love teaching others how.Thrive in community spaces : enjoy teaching, live coding, or helping someone debug at a hackathon.Are comfortable coding and teaching in Python, Go, or JavaScript (and ideally SQL / Postgres).Are a self-starter who hustles — measuring impact in developer adoption and engagement, not just vanity metrics.Have started to build your own voice in the developer ecosystem (talks, blogs, OSS, or meetups) and want to grow it further.Must be able to attend local events with occasional travel.You might not be a great fit if…
You prefer to stay behind the scenes instead of being a visible external voice.You want a rigid playbook — we’re looking for someone who helps write it.You’re risk-averse or shy away from experimenting in public.You only want to work on polished projects — we move fast, publish in-progress ideas, and learn in public.Our Commitment
We respond to every applicant.We review applications fairly and objectively, and shortlist based on relevant skills and experience.We ensure clear and timely communication throughout your candidate journey.We maintain a rigorous interview process with a high bar, designed to give you the opportunity to meet various team members you’ll collaborate with across our organization.About TigerData
TigerData, formerly Timescale, sets the standard as the fastest PostgreSQL platform for modern workloads. Trusted by more than 2,000 customers across 25+ countries and powering over 3 million active databases, we enable developers and organizations to build real-time, intelligent applications at scale. Backed by $180 million from top-tier investors, TigerData is building the new standard for data infrastructure, built on PostgreSQL, designed for the future.
What we offer and how we work : we embrace diversity, curiosity, and collaboration. Our tech stack includes PostgreSQL, Tiger Cloud, AWS, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, and features like Hypertables, Hypercore, vector search, and real-time analytics. Enthusiasm for learning is key; prior experience with our specific stack is not required.
What We Offer
Flexible PTO and comprehensive family leaveFridays off in AugustFully remote opportunities globallyStock options for long-term growthMonthly WiFi stipendProfessional development and educational resourcesPremium insurance options for you and your family (US-based employees)Ready to join the future of PostgreSQL? We can’t wait to meet you.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
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