We Build Teams In:
Developer Relations

We help forward thinking technology and developer tools companies scale teams, often from scratch. Our community led hiring strategy, global network and passion for technology helps us achieve our mission of being your go to partner for hiring.

Community driven hiring

Our community and team of advisors provide refferals and recommendations to source the best talent for your company

Developer realtions hiring from scratch:

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Global Locations

countries we operate in - USA UK and Europe

Companies we have worked with:

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Our partners unlock the benefits of:

Community Engagement

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Community Building

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Content Creation

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Product & Company Awareness

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Meet up/Events

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Public Speaking

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Our Services & Hiring Models.

At DevRel Talent we pride ourselves on being the only agency exclusively dedicated to hiring in Developer Relations & Developer Tooling. Our niche focus allows us to connect your company with top-tier Developer Advocates, Evangelists, Community Managers, Marketers and Technical Writers who are experts within the full spectrum of developer relations and developer marketing. Whether you are looking to enhance product awareness, improve community engagement, or drive technical advocacy, our services ensure you find the perfect fit for your unique needs.

Permanent Hiring

We support companies looking to hire full time staff with our retained and success based models. We start the process by learning about your company and hiring plans to align strategy and agree a sourcing plan.

Permanent hiring in developer relations is challenging due to the small talent pools in every sector. Before a search we will display data of avaliable candidates and their geographic locations to craft an informed approach.

Contractor Hiring

We are able to support our clients with our contract staffing service giving you the flexibility and speed required to deliver on short term or urgent projects. Contractor platform and payment:We partner with a cuttting edge paltform which takes away the hassle of financing and managing contractor payments, we look after the whole process giving you the extra time and freedom to build and ship.

Hiring Models

Exclusivity: Our exlcuslivity model is best suited for a company looking for a partner to dedicate their time and efforts into a particular search. We handle the complete end to end process for you while exclusivly representing your brand to the market with one message.
Embedded Project: For larger projects we are able to provide an embedded model giving you the feeling of an inhouse recruiter without the cost of a full time employee. Our team has a combined 15+years of talent acquisiton experience.
Partnership: We have worked alongside amazing talent acquisiton teams to strategically work together on supplying a best in class shortlist to hiring managers. We are transparent, data driven and strive to provide value to TA teams - not competition.
Data Collection & Benchmarking 50% of the clients we work with are hiring for the first time in developer relations. For all of our models we provide weekly updates showcasing a range of data inlcluding compensation allingment, product/company feedback, process improvement and brand reputation.

Next Steps:

For more information, personalised pricing and our terms of agreement, please book an intro call or reach out to us on [email protected] for a detailed overview.

We source the best talent with our advisory team.

Our advisory team containes leading figures from the developer relations, marketing and GTM industry. For every client we partner with our advisors help us to uncover talent through their communites and network. We then shortlist candidates via referrals and word of mouth, meaning you get access to highly refferenced talent who may not be actively applying for new roles or visible on hiring platforms such as LinkedIn.
The result: a highly vetted, referenced, and diverse talent pool.

Our advisory network contains leading advisors from:

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The DevRel Talent difference:

Community
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Worldwide talent
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Long-Term Partnerships:  Building developer communities is an ongoing endeavour. We aim to forge lasting partnerships with our clients, supporting you beyond the initial hire, ensuring long-term success.
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Seamless Hiring Process: Hiring can be a time-consuming process, but we make it hassle-free. From initial candidate sourcing to final onboarding, we manage the entire process, saving you valuable time and resources.
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Diversity and Inclusion:  We strongly advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech. Our commitment to building an inclusive workplace extends to our hiring practices, where we actively seek out candidates from diverse backgrounds.
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Global Network: Our reach extends far beyond borders, allowing us to tap into a vast pool of talented candidates from every corner of the world. No matter where you're located, we can find the right fit for your company.

Roles we hire for include:

Leadership
Head of Growth/GTM
Head of Developer Relations
Head  of Product / Marketing
Engineering
Developer Relations Engineer
Developer Advocate
Founding Software Engineer
Community & Marketing
Technical Writer
Community Manager
Product Marketing Manager
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We hire across multiple tech stacks

We understand the critical importance of scaling across the entire Tech Stack for start-ups looking to expand their business rapidly and efficiently.

From front-end to back-end development, cloud infrastructure, database management, and everything in between, our teams will work collaboratively to ensure seamless integration, optimal performance, and future scalability.

By focusing on comprehensive scaling solutions, we empower start-ups to confidently navigate the complexities of growth and maximise your potential in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

What our clients say

“Owen is very results-driven and he understands his customers. As a result, his suggested candidates are of very high quality. All of the interviews with Owen's candidates yielded promising results.”
David
Director of Developer Relations @ Qdrant
“It was great working with DevRel Talent. Not only did we quickly secure a Developer Relations person in our industry, a tough role to find, it was easy to work with them. Highly recommend working with them if you are looking for this niche kind of role!”
Julia
VP of Marketing @ Tavus 
“I found working with DevRel Talent to be a pleasure. They kept us updated throughout the process, managed our expectations effectively, and provided quantitive data on the state of the market to better inform our strategy.”
James
Developer Relations Lead @ AG Grid
“I worked with Owen and he presented me to several companies and I was interviewed by all of them. If you are looking for a DeV Rel Job Owen will be one of my first recommendations, if you are looking for good sourcing for DevRel Candidates, Owen is your guy.”
Luke
Developer Relations Engineer @ Harness
“Owen is hands down the best recruiter I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is professional, charming, and always keeps me updated and in the loop. I cannot recommend him more highly.”
Robert
Developer Experience Engineer @ Crpyress.io
“DevRel Talent is fantastic in understanding needs the needs of your company. They’re not just a recruiting firm – they’re a partner to your success, because they can give you the best advice that goes beyond hiring the right candidates.”
Daniele
CEO @ Toolhouse
"The team at DevRel Talent are proactive, they quickly adapted to our hiring workflow. They were able to source quality candidates for a diverse set of roles, allowing us to have a higher-quality applicant pool without overwhelming us with too many candidates."
Olivier Tassineri CEO Material UI
Olivier
CEO @ Material UI
"I worked with Owen as Zephr expanded its Product and Engineering Teams. Despite a volatile market, he provided strong candidates and made hiring seamless. I'm grateful and hope to work with him again."
Rhiannon
VP Engineering EA @ Zephr
“Owen is a great recruiter. He helped my find my dream job. He was very professional and helped me find my strengths during the interview process. I can't wait to work with him again.”
Richard Bustos Senior Developer Advocate - Material UI
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Head Of Developer Relations @ Cookbook
"Working with DevRel Talent was a great experience. They was very proactive in keeping me updated throughout the interview process, even if it was just to check in, which I really appreciated. Radio silence is always nerve-wracking as a candidate but that was never the case. I'd highly recommend working with DevRel Talent the next time you're looking for a job change."
Tyler Hawkins Senior Developer Relations Engineer – Webflow
Tyler
Senior Developer Relations Engineer @ Webflow
“I had the pleasure to work with Owen recently. He contacted me regarding a new opportunity and I knew instantly that he knew the role and company very well. He kept me completely up to date during the process and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Owen to anyone who is looking for a new role in the start up space!"
Henna Ashraf Head of Testing at Cashplus
Henna Ashraf
Head of Testing at Cashplus