What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developer Advocate position at IBM?
Introduction
We’re looking for an AI Developer Advocate to attract and engage developers, making watsonx one of the go-to platforms for AI experimentation. In this role, you will create high-impact content that resonates with developers, AI engineers, and our growing community across social media and developer platforms.
You will act as the bridge between technical innovation and engaging communication—turning cutting-edge advancements into practical, hands-on resources that developers can use immediately. You’ll produce deep technical tutorials, demos, and interactive content that showcase key product features and drive developer engagement on Discord, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and at in-person events.
Your role and responsibilities
From creating cookbooks as soon as new AI models are released, to crafting videos that break down real-world use cases, to hosting live coding sessions, your work will ensure developers don’t just hear about watsonx - they build with it.
Key Responsibilities
Advocacy & Community Engagement
Collaborate with the developer advocacy team to shape and implement our advocacy strategy for watsonx.
Actively engage with developer communities—answering questions, fostering discussions, and driving adoption via Discord, live streams, AI events, and hackathons.
Technical Content Creation
Develop and distribute high-quality technical content such as blogs, tutorials, how-tos, videos, and social media posts showcasing real-world AI use cases and new product features.
Make complex AI concepts accessible and compelling for a wide audience on platforms like X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Developer-Focused Communications
Work closely with product teams to translate new features into useful assets and demos tailored to developer needs.
Produce and edit videos highlighting key AI features and concepts for social media and YouTube.
Trends & Continuous Improvement
Stay updated on the latest AI and tech communication trends, and regularly refine content approaches to maximize developer engagement and reach.
Required technical and professional expertise
Required Professional and Technical Expertise
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Proficiency in AI / ML and strong Python skills.
Familiarity with AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LlamaIndex, CrewAI) and a desire to learn and explain watsonx features from a technical perspective.
Content Creation
Demonstrated experience creating technical content for developers, AI engineers, or a similar audience.
A portfolio showcasing written or multimedia technical content is highly desired.
Social Media Savvy
In-depth understanding of how to create, adapt, and promote developer-focused content on platforms like X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Community Engagement
Experience with online communities (e.g., Discord) or other developer-focused forums.
Communication Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to break down complex technical topics into straightforward, engaging content.
Video Editing
Basic video editing skills are a plus but not mandatory.
Preferred technical and professional experience
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