Open Source Evangelist

Open Source Evangelist Location: Remote (US preferred; US, Canada, UK eligible) Employment Type: Full-time Travel: 10–30% (conferences, meetups) Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US, UK, or Canada (no visa sponsorship available) About Our Client Our client is a VC-backed infrastructure software company enabling organizations to connect, secure, and observe modern applications — APIs, microservices, and data — through a leading API and Service Mesh Management platform. Founded in 2017 and valued at $1B in 2021, the company serves many of the world’s largest enterprises across industries and geographies. The team brings deep expertise across AI, cloud computing, Kubernetes, service mesh, APIs, security, application modernization, GraphQL, and eBPF. The organization operates at the forefront of innovation where cloud networking and AI infrastructure are converging , building and supporting open-source technologies that power next-generation distributed systems. The Opportunity Our client is seeking an Open Source Evangelist to advocate for its cloud networking stack and AI initiatives, including projects such as Istio, kgateway, kagent, agentgateway, and agentregistry. This individual will serve as a visible technical leader within the open-source ecosystem — engaging with communities, speaking at conferences, publishing technical content, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. The role bridges community engagement, technical thought leadership, and product feedback, helping shape the future of networking and AI-native infrastructure. What This Role Will Do Represent the company’s open-source projects and platform externally through technical blogs, white papers, webinars, workshops, podcasts, newsletters, and conference talks focused on cloud networking and agentic AI-native infrastructure Engage deeply with open-source communities, industry partners, and standards bodies to help drive project adoption and ecosystem alignment Amplify project visibility by collaborating with end users to create case studies, blog posts, and conference presentations Serve as a bridge between community needs, industry trends, and internal product development Act as a trusted technical advisor to prospects and customers, guiding adoption strategies, best practices, and integration approaches Develop and publish best-practice patterns for community members and enterprise users Partner closely with product and engineering teams to incorporate real-world feedback into roadmap decisions This role involves working with modern cloud and container technologies including Kubernetes, Envoy, and Istio, as well as emerging AI tooling, protocols, and standards such as MCP and A2A. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate combines engineering depth with strong communication skills and an established presence in technical communities. Required Experience: 2+ years as a software engineer 6+ years creating technical content (blogs, workshops, YouTube videos, conference talks) 5+ years actively using platforms such as LinkedIn, X, and Bluesky to publish technical content Hands-on involvement in open-source communities Experience with open-source technologies such as Kubernetes, Istio, NetworkPolicy, agentic frameworks/infrastructure, MCP, and AI agents Strong understanding of cloud networking, connectivity, security, MCP, and agentic AI systems Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt in rapidly evolving technical environments Preferred Experience: Experience with Istio or other service mesh platforms Experience working with proxies or gateways such as Envoy Familiarity with Kubernetes Gateway API Experience with agentic frameworks and protocols such as ADK, MCP, or A2A Why Consider This Opportunity This is a high-visibility role within a rapidly growing infrastructure company operating at the intersection of cloud networking and AI-native systems — two of the most transformative areas in modern computing. The organization fosters a fast-paced, collaborative culture where technical leaders engage directly with customers, partners, and open-source communities to drive meaningful innovation. The engagement model emphasizes hands-on partnership, enabling customers to scale production environments successfully while influencing the future direction of the ecosystem. Equal Opportunity Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.