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OpenInfer

OpenInfer

Software Engineering
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on May 21, 2025
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Developer Relations and Community Engineer

Bay Area, CA
Full-time

Position Overview

OpenInfer is hiring a hands-on and creative Developer Relations and Community Engineer who is passionate about building high quality AI applications and helping developers succeed. This role involves building production-grade applications using OpenInfer, creating technical content, growing our developer community, and expanding awareness through events and social channels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain real-world AI applications using OpenInfer across Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Engage with developers on GitHub and other community platforms, answer questions, and gather feedback
  • Create demos, sample projects, and technical content including tutorials, videos, and blogs
  • Grow OpenInfer’s developer presence across platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube
  • Organize and participate in hackathons, meetups, workshops, and developer conferences
  • Collaborate with engineering and product teams to surface developer needs and prioritize features
  • Contribute to and maintain open source SDKs and tools built around the OpenInfer runtime

Required Qualifications

  • Strong programming experience and track record of shipping applications across desktop and mobile platforms
  • Familiarity with building AI or ML-powered applications, especially for local or offline inference
  • Proficient in Python or Rust, with experience building for Windows, Linux, macOS, and mobile platforms
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with technical audiences
  • Experience with GitHub, community forums, and open source projects

Nice to Have Qualifications

  • Experience with C++ or Rust API
  • Background in design or user interface development
  • Experience building web applications
  • Experience with video editing or content creation tools
  • Prior experience in developer advocacy, technical marketing, or community building

What You'll Gain

  • Experience building and showcasing real-world AI applications across desktop, mobile, and web platforms
  • Expertise in developer engagement through technical content, social media, and community events
  • Growth in technical communication, public speaking, and open-source collaboration
  • Opportunity to work closely with AI engineers on cutting-edge inference technologies and developer tools

Benefits We Offer

At OpenInfer we offer comprehensive benefits, some include:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching
  • Snacks and coffee to keep you energized

These benefits are further detailed in OpenInfer policies and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to recruiting@openinfer.io. Include examples of your work with large AI models, attention blocks, or open-source contributions where applicable.

Please contact us at recruiting@openinfer.io