Senior Developer Experience Engineer

OverviewVirtru is a leading data protection provider backed by venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and the Mid-Atlantic. We enable granular data control across shared data with end-to-end encryption for Google, Microsoft, and other platforms. Our data encryption and privacy-enhancing applications are designed to be easy to use, fast to implement, affordable, and built on the Trusted Data Format (TDF) open standard.At Virtru, our motto is "Respect the people. Respect the data." Respecting data means keeping it secure across its entire lifecycle, demonstrating respect for the people who own that pensation: $170,000-220,000/yearWe are seeking a Senior Developer Experience Engineer to join Virtru at a pivotal moment in our growth. You will report to the Staff Architect 2. This role is a founding member of our dedicated Developer Experience practice, shaping how thousands of developers will interact with our Data Security Platform and OpenTDF SDKs. You will build a world-class developer experience that differentiates us in the market and accelerates platform adoption.ResponsibilitiesDeveloper Onboarding: Own the time-to-first-value experience, making it effortless for developers to protect and unprotect their first piece of dataTechnical Documentation: Create comprehensive, cookbook-style guides and tutorials with clear, working examplesCommunity Engagement: Serve as a technical contact for our open-source community, managing feedback and contributionsSuccess Measurement: Define and track key developer experience metrics (time-to-first-value, SDK adoption, developer satisfaction)Developer Advocacy: Gather feedback to influence product roadmap and engineering prioritiesFoundation Building: Establish processes, standards, and culture to scale the DX practiceQualifications / Skills5-7 years of software engineering experience with a focus on developer-facing tools, SDKs, or APIsHands-on experience building and maintaining SDKs, developer tools, or APIs in productionAPI design principles, developer workflow tools, and practices for developer-facing interfacesBackground in Developer Experience or Developer Relations with a track record of improving adoption and satisfactionExperience with open-source communities, managing feedback, or building developer communitiesTechnical writing excellence with clear documentation, blogs, and tutorialsStrategic thinking with hands-on execution; comfortable contributing to long-term vision and codingExceptional communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholdersSelf-starter with the ability to build from scratch with minimal guidanceVirtruvian qualitiesThinking creatively and respectfully challenging teammates in pursuit of excellenceStrong sense of urgency and action-oriented mindsetAbility to adapt to shifting priorities as business needs evolveComfort with asynchronous communication (Slack, email, Zoom, etc.)Wellbeing and BenefitsVirtru prioritizes wellbeing with a holistic program covering Occupational, Mental, Social, Physical, and Environmental Wellness, including:A Flexible PTO policy (plus 14 holidays)A $1,500 annual Learning & Development stipendFrequent company-sponsored team celebrationsEmployee Assistance ProgramHeadspace access for mental health support3% retirement contributionFlexibility to manage personal appointments or emergenciesVirtru places a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our DE&I Council fosters an inclusive workplace and psychological safety for all teammates.Additional perksCompetitive compensationGenerous parental, medical, and bereavement policies401K contribution and stock optionsFull medical, dental, and vision benefitsNew Hire swag and IT Welcome boxesStructured semi-annual 360° performance reviewsVirtru is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds. Virtru is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17