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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Developer Relations Lead - **Company:** The Linux Foundation - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Podcasting, Open Source Technology, ReactJS, Front End Software Development - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cf34135b20d23e77 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Stakeholder relationship building?, * Strong experience in community leadership, ecosystem development, developer relations, open source leadership, or program management * Deep familiarity with the React ecosystem and modern frontend development * Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills * Strong organizational and coordination abilities * Demonstrated experience growing communities or ecosystem programs * Ability to work across organizations, cultures, and technical communities * Ability to operate independently and drive initiatives forward * Strong judgment, empathy, and collaboration skills, * Experience organizing technical communities, conferences, meetups, or ambassador programs * Experience working with open source communities or foundations * Experience supporting maintainers or ecosystem sustainability efforts * Experience working with global developer communities * Technical background in frontend engineering or JavaScript ecosystems * Experience working with nonprofit, standards, or governance organizations * Public speaking or community-facing communication experience, * Systems thinker * Strong communicator * Relationship-oriented * Organized and execution-focused * Empathetic and collaborative * Low ego, high ownership * Comfortable operating across ambiguity * Passionate about helping others succeed * Deep belief in open ecosystems and community-driven development ## Description * Build relationships with maintainers, educators, framework authors, tooling creators, organizers, and community leaders * Identify ecosystem gaps, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring additional support * Help improve coordination and collaboration across the broader React ecosystem * Support the long-term sustainability of React ecosystem projects and contributors * Help identify and elevate important ecosystem initiatives and emerging leaders Community Leadership * Support and grow React communities around the world * Help organize and coordinate: + community programs + hackathons + meetups + workshops + ecosystem initiatives + ambassador programs + educational efforts * Build strong relationships with regional community organizers and technical leaders * Foster inclusive, welcoming, and technically healthy communities * Encourage greater participation across underrepresented regions and groups * Help connect local communities into the broader global React ecosystem Maintainer & Contributor Support * Develop programs and systems that better support open source maintainers and contributors * Help reduce friction for participation in the ecosystem * Improve contributor onboarding and ecosystem discoverability * Help maintainers connect with one another, collaborate, and share best practices * Advocate internally and externally for ecosystem sustainability and maintainer health Strategic Ecosystem Programs * Partner with the React Foundation board, members, and ecosystem partners on strategic initiatives * Help coordinate ecosystem-wide efforts across companies, maintainers, and communities * Support foundation initiatives related to education, sustainability, ecosystem growth, and governance * Assist in shaping programs that strengthen the overall health of the React ecosystem * Help gather ecosystem feedback and sentiment to inform foundation priorities Communication & Representation * Represent the React Foundation publicly at conferences, events, podcasts, livestreams, and community discussions * Help communicate the Foundation's mission, values, and ecosystem initiatives * Amplify important community work and ecosystem contributions * Build trust across companies, communities, maintainers, and contributors * Help ensure the ecosystem feels collaborative, open, and globally accessible, * React communities around the world feel more connected, supported, and empowered * Ecosystem maintainers and organizers feel heard and invested in * Collaboration across the React ecosystem increases * Community participation and contributor engagement grow * Important ecosystem initiatives receive better coordination and visibility * Developers building with React feel more supported by the broader ecosystem * The React ecosystem becomes healthier, more sustainable, and more resilient over time ## Related Videos - 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