Talantix.io
Checkmarx•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Director of Developer Strategy & Ecosystem - Remote

$150K–$200K/year
RemoteAI/DevSecOps Community Management
Software Development•DevSecOps•Application Security•Technical Writing•Community Building•Public Speaking

About the Role

We are seeking a visionary and highly technical Director of Developer Strategy & Ecosystem to lead our engagement with the global development community in the era of Agentic AI. This remote Director of Developer Strategy & Ecosystem role sits at the intersection of deep technical expertise, developer experience, ecosystem growth, and go-to-market strategy. You will shape how developers, platform teams, and security engineers understand, adopt, and advocate for Agentic Application Security. You are not just building community; you are defining a movement.

What You'll Do

  • Build and scale a global developer community around Agentic Application Security.
  • Establish the company as a trusted authority in the AI-driven development lifecycle.
  • Engage with developers across GitHub, Discord, Slack, LinkedIn, conferences, and meetups.
  • Cultivate developer champions, contributors, and ecosystem partners.
  • Represent the voice of the developer internally to influence product and strategy.
  • Define and evangelize best practices for securing AI-generated and agent-created code.
  • Publish technical blogs, architectural guides, and deep-dive content.
  • Speak at industry conferences, webinars, podcasts, and technical events.
  • Create narrative frameworks around ADLC vs. SDLC and AI-native security.
  • Deliver live and on-demand webinars and Agentic AI Labs for developers and security engineers.
  • Record high-quality product demos and walkthroughs.
  • Develop hands-on tutorials, sample applications, and technical playbooks.
  • Create product-level technical documentation that balances depth and clarity.
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing to align technical messaging with GTM strategy.
  • Partner with Sales and Customer Success to support strategic accounts.
  • Equip AEs with technical narratives and demo support.
  • Participate in field enablement initiatives.
  • Drive adoption within strategic developer communities.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in software development, DevSecOps, AppSec, or platform engineering.
  • Deep understanding of modern development workflows and AI coding assistants.
  • Experience speaking publicly and engaging technical audiences.
  • Proven ability to build and nurture technical communities.
  • Strong technical writing and demo storytelling capabilities.
  • Experience bridging Product, Marketing, and Engineering teams.

Nice to Have

  • Background in Application Security, DevOps, or AI/LLM technologies.
  • Experience in enterprise SaaS environments.
  • Prior developer advocate or technical evangelist experience.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Flexible remote work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • Engagement with a vibrant community of developers.
  • Chance to lead in a cutting-edge field of AI and security.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This remote Director of Developer Strategy & Ecosystem role at Checkmarx offers a unique opportunity to lead community engagement in AI security, with a competitive salary and flexible work environment.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Expert in DevSecOps practices, with hands-on experience using tools like Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes to enhance software security throughout the development lifecycle.

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Strong public speaking skills and a proven track record of engaging with developer communities, demonstrated through previous speaking engagements at tech conferences and meetups.

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Visionary mindset with a strategic approach to ecosystem growth, capable of leveraging market insights and developer feedback to drive product innovation and community engagement.

Learning Resources

→DevSecOps Essentialscourse
→OWASP Application Security Verification Standardguide
→The Art of Community: Seven Principles for Belongingbook

Career Path

Director of Developer Strategy & Ecosystem(Now)→Vice President of Developer Relations(2-4 years)→Chief Technology Officer (CTO)(5-8 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$500B
Annual Growth
8.2%
AI Adoption in Software Development
45%
Investment in DevSecOps Tools
+35%
Labour Demand for Developer Roles
+20%
Avg Salary for Director of Developer Strategy
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Software DevelopmentDevSecOpsApplication Security
Growing in Demand
Cloud-Native DevelopmentContainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Agile Methodologies
Declining
Traditional Waterfall Project ManagementLegacy Systems (e.g., COBOL)

Domain Trends

Rise of DevSecOps
Organizations are increasingly integrating security into the software development lifecycle, with 70% of enterprises adopting DevSecOps practices by 2025.
Community-Driven Development
There is a growing emphasis on community engagement, with 60% of developers reporting that community support influences their choice of technology stack.
Increased Focus on Technical Writing
With the demand for clear documentation rising, 50% of companies are prioritizing technical writing skills in their hiring processes.

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