Developer Relations

Somnia • Full-time • Remote (Remote) • 3w ago

Developer Relations

Our Vision:
Web3 has created a new era of decentralised finance, democratising financial access. However, it has fallen short in generating mass consumer applications and remains largely centred around finance. We believe blockchain technology is a cornerstone for the future of new, open Internet applications.

Today, there are limits to what you can build on-chain. Many factors constrain this, from the cost of running applications to the fundamental performance limitations of existing blockchains. We believe that new technologies can unlock a new class of real-time applications that normally must be built on Web2 foundations. Enabling these systems to be built on-chain will allow the free movement of businesses and users between online platforms, creating what we call a true virtual society.

We are building Somnia, a fast and cost-effective EVM-based blockchain, to achieve this. Somnia is a layer-one blockchain with full EVM compatibility, capable of processing over 400,000 transactions per second with sub-second latency and low fees. This will unlock a new wave of on-chain applications. Initially, we are focusing on gaming, metaverse, and social experiences. But we are not even 100% certain of what can be built with the technology we are creating.

Somnia is being developed by Virtual Society Foundation, an independent organisation initiated by Improbable, a British start-up that has been at the forefront of building virtual worlds for over a decade. VSF received initial funding from MSquared, which raised $150 million in funding from a16z crypto, SoftBank, Mirana Ventures, CMT Digital, and SIG.

Role Overview:
Somnia’s Developer Relations is the key to driving our technology's understanding, adoption, and integration among developers and the broader tech community.

In this role, you will focus on developing and executing go-to-market strategies and key content to attract and retain developers in the Somnia ecosystem. This will involve designing and implementing growth and retention initiatives, creating content to inspire and educate, and closely collaborating with internal teams to support product development roadmap to enhance developer experience and position Somnia as the leader in the space.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and execute strategies to attract and onboard developers to the Somnia ecosystem, driving growth and retention.
Build and nurture ongoing relationships with key influencers, developers, and decision-makers in the developer community.
Write, ship, and maintain technical resources (tutorials, starter kits, documentation, sample codes) that make building DeFi applications simpler and faster.
Create engaging content across formats—memes, threads, blog posts—positioning Somnia as the go-to place.
Run high-signal developer activations through workshops, hackathons, and grants programs that transform ideas into live DeFi projects.
Identify and engage high-potential developer communities, refining outreach strategies and messaging to grow awareness and encourage developer participation.
Work with engineering to eliminate developer pain points, improve infrastructure, and overall contribute to the product roadmap.
Attend online and offline events to promote the platform, network with developers, and gather insights on industry trends and tech community needs.

Requirements:

2+ years in developer relations and prior experience in building and maintaining a developer-focused community.
In-depth understanding of Web3, layer 1 blockchain, and building an infrastructure.
Proven track record of community building.
Strong technical expertise with the ability to break down complex concepts for a broader audience.
Excellent writing skills to communicate our technology clearly and engagingly.
Ability to create content without using ChatGPT and other AI tools.
Great networking and presentation skills, with experience in organizing and managing hackathons and meetups.

Preferred Skills:

Experience developing dApps on EVM-compatible networks and can showcase a portfolio of code samples or tutorials targeted at a developer audience.
Strong existing developer network and/or X, Farcaster presence.

Location:
Remote - Europe or Asia.