Developer Advocate - MySQL Community (Remote) jobs in United States
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VillageSQL · 23 hours ago

Developer Advocate - MySQL Community (Remote)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

VillageSQL is forging a new path in database technology, building a community-driven version of MySQL. They are seeking a highly skilled Developer Advocate to shape the architecture and evolution of VillageSQL, working closely with the team and the open-source community.

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Responsibilities

Lead community efforts with the MySQL and the open-source community, fostering collaboration, contributing code, and providing technical guidance
Develop content for MySQL users like guides, best-practices and blog posts
Collaborate closely with the founding team to define the technical vision, roadmap, and priorities for VillageSQL
Participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural discussions, and promote best practices in software development
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues

Qualification

MySQLDeveloper AdvocacyRDBMS conceptsPerformance tuningOpen-source practicesAnalytical skillsDebugging skillsScriptingOther programming languagesProblem-solvingCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

5+ years of experience in Developer Advocacy roles with a strong focus on MySQL/PostgreSQL development
Deep understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) concepts and architecture, ideally with specific knowledge of MySQL internals
Experience with performance tuning, profiling, and optimization techniques
Familiarity with open-source development practices, version control systems (e.g., Git), and collaborative development workflows
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Passion for open-source software and a desire to contribute to a community-driven project
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred

Active contributions to open-source database projects
Experience with database testing frameworks and methodologies
Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Go, Rust) and scripting

Company

VillageSQL

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A drop-in replacement for MySQL with extensions for the agentic AI era. VillageSQL values the 30+ years of community around MySQL.
dateFounded in 2025
location
New York City, NY, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://villagesql.com

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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