Experienced Developer Experience Engineer - Frameworks and Documentation Specialist for Cloud-Based Web Development

Introduction to Vercel and Our Mission

Vercel is at the forefront of revolutionizing the way developers build, scale, and secure fast, personalized web experiences. Our Frontend Cloud platform is trusted by renowned companies such as Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier, among others. At Vercel, we are driven by a mission to empower the world to ship the best products, which inherently means creating an environment where our team members can do the best work of their lives. We believe in fostering a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning, making Vercel an exciting place to grow your career.

About the Role of a DX Engineer/Frameworks

As a DX Engineer/Frameworks at Vercel, you will be integral to our cross-functional teams, working closely with software engineers, DevOps specialists, and product managers. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the quality and effectiveness of our development tools, workflows, and documentation. This role is pivotal in enhancing the developer experience, which is at the heart of our mission. If you are passionate about creating exceptional documentation, growing and educating developer communities, and solving real-world problems with innovative solutions, this role is tailored for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring High-Quality Solutions: You will be responsible for testing and refining our latest features, ensuring they meet our high standards for developer experience. This involves dogfooding our products, identifying pain points, and suggesting improvements.
• Documentation Excellence: Developing and maintaining documentation that is both accessible to beginners and powerful enough for advanced users is crucial. You will ensure our docs are easy to navigate, understand, and support our deeply technical products.
• Community Growth and Education: You will play a key role in fostering a positive and helpful community of developers. This includes creating high-quality examples and sharing best practices that demonstrate how our products work effectively.
• Solution-Oriented Approach: Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and solve customer problems. This involves documenting workarounds and providing customers with clear paths forward, ensuring their issues are addressed comprehensively.

About You

To excel in this role, you should bring a combination of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for community building. Specifically, we are looking for:

• Experience: At least five years of experience in a Developer Relations, Developer Experience Engineer, or a related role, with a proven track record of creating impactful documentation.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in frontend tools such as TypeScript, Next.js, and Vercel, along with experience in MDX, Markdown, and Git workflows.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to thrive in a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Adaptability and Learning: A quick learner who can adapt to new domains, articulate complex concepts into clear content, and focus on creating reader-first documentation.
• Content Creation: The ability to understand and apply various content types effectively in technical writing, ensuring documentation is accessible and engaging.

Benefits of Joining Vercel

At Vercel, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, well-being, and financial security. This includes:

• Competitive Compensation: A great compensation package and stock options that reflect your value to our team.
• Inclusive Healthcare: An inclusive healthcare package to ensure your health and well-being.
• Learning and Growth: Mentorship opportunities and support to attend events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off: A flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Remote Friendly: The opportunity to work with teammates from different time zones across the globe, with the gear and budget you need to set up your home workspace effectively.

Our Commitment to Inclusivity

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We believe in equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

Ready to Apply?

This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team that is shaping the future of web development. If you are reliable, willing to learn, and passionate about developer experience, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career with Vercel.

Remember to include a writing sample with your application that showcases your ability to explain technical concepts. This could be a blog post, tutorial, or documentation you’ve created, demonstrating your skills in creating impactful and accessible content.

Apply now and be part of a team that is dedicated to empowering developers and shaping the future of the web.