Head of Developer Relations

Role Description OpenClaw is seeking a Head of Developer Relations to build and scale one of the most important developer communities in AI. This is a foundational leadership role responsible for growing the ecosystem around OpenClaw, supporting contributors, engaging developers, and establishing OpenClaw as the default platform for building open AI agents. You will sit at the intersection of product, engineering, research, standards, and community, serving as both an advocate for developers and a champion for the Foundation's mission. The success of OpenClaw will not be measured solely by the software we build internally, but by the thousands of developers, researchers, startups, enterprises, and open source contributors who choose to build with it. Your job is to help create that movement. You will own developer engagement strategy end-to-end: Content Community Documentation Events Partnerships Education Contributor growth Ecosystem development You'll spend time speaking with developers, creating technical content, representing OpenClaw at conferences, supporting contributors, and helping shape the product roadmap through direct community feedback. The ideal candidate is equal parts builder, storyteller, educator, and community leader. They understand how successful open source ecosystems are created and are excited about helping define the future of open agent infrastructure. Qualifications 8+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, Community, Product Marketing, Engineering, or a related technical field. Proven experience building and scaling developer communities. Strong technical background with the ability to engage credibly with engineers, researchers, and technical founders. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated experience creating technical content that developers genuinely find useful. Experience speaking at conferences, meetups, webinars, or public events. Strong understanding of open source software communities and contributor ecosystems. Ability to operate independently and thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments. Passion for AI, developer platforms, open source software, and emerging technologies. Requirements Experience building communities around open source projects. Prior experience in AI, machine learning, developer tooling, cloud infrastructure, or platform technologies. Existing relationships within the AI, open source, startup, or developer ecosystem. Experience managing community programs, ambassador networks, or contributor initiatives. Familiarity with standards organizations, governance models, and ecosystem-building efforts. Hands-on experience building with AI agents, LLMs, or modern AI frameworks. Experience leading or managing Developer Relations teams.