DevRel Engineer

Role

Kernel seeks a DevRel Engineer to create open-source tools, libraries, demos, and SDKs that improve developer experience for an AI agent platform. The role is hands-on and splits time between coding (~50%) and helping developers succeed through solutions engineering, community engagement, and content.

Key Responsibilities

• Build OSS tools, libraries, demos, and integrations to enhance Kernel’s developer experience
• Support enterprise customers with hands-on solutions engineering
• Engage with developers on GitHub, Slack, and Twitter; answer questions and amplify projects
• Contribute educational and technical content to Kernel’s technical blog
• Influence product, culture, and direction as an early/founding team member

Requirements

• Strong engineering background with experience shipping tools and projects
• Experience with open source development and SDKs
• Developer relations / community engagement skills and the ability to communicate with engineers
• Solutions-oriented mindset and experience supporting customers or developer teams
• Comfortable working in small, high-impact teams and contributing to product direction

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary
• Above-market equity
• Premium medical and dental coverage, including dependent coverage
• $1,000/month budget for LLM usage fees
• Daily lunches provided
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation assistance
• Small, trusting team with default async workflow and minimal meetings

Hiring Process

• Intro calls with co-founders (total ~1 hour)
• Half-day on-site (virtual or in-person) working on relevant challenges
• Offer stage

Compensation

• Compensation range listed: $150,000 - $225,000