Developer Relations Lead expanding the utility and appeal of TomTom’s APIs and SDKs. Work strategically to identify new tooling opportunities and improve developer experiences.
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth analysis of developer workflows, pain points, and emerging trends within the mapping, location data, and automotive spaces
Translate these insights into a strategic roadmap for tooling and content development – prioritizing projects that maximize platform value and drive adoption
Design, develop, and integrate new tools, SDK extensions, and applets to streamline developer workflows and simplify the use of TomTom’s APIs, SDKs, and map data
Collaborate closely with our engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of these tools into our platform
Provide expert technical guidance and support to developers, focusing on the effective use of products, tooling, and platform features
Deliver targeted documentation, tutorials, and code samples showcasing the capabilities of TomTom’s products
Coordinate tech writers and other content creation functions
Foster the engagement of developers and customers in ad-hoc events or initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
5+ years of experience as a software developer – with significant experience designing and building APIs, SDKs, or platform integrations
Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles and common development workflows
Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Java)
Experience in Developer Relations, ideally within a B2B technology company
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and Agile development methodologies
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills – able to identify complex technical challenges and develop creative solutions
Public speaking, community building, and customer engagement experience
Technical Proficiency with: APIs, SDKs, RESTful Web Services, Location Data Formats, Tooling Development, API Design.
Benefits
A competitive compensation package
Time and resources to grow and develop, including a personal development budget and paid leave for learning days
Paid access to e-learning resources such as O’Reilly and LinkedIn Learning
Enhanced parental leave plus paid leave to care for loved ones and volunteer in local communities
Work flexibility, where TomTom’ers, in agreement with their manager and team, use both the office and home to focus, collaborate, learn and socialize
Home office with a setup budget and extra support with a monthly allowance
Options to work from your home country and abroad for a set number of days each year
Competitive holiday plan, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
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