Developer Relations, MCP

Anthropics Technology Ltd•San Francisco, CA

20d•$305,000 - $385,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Developer Relations for MCP (Model Context Protocol) at Anthropic, you will play a crucial role in how developers build agents that interact with external systems. This role will be pivotal in growing the MCP developer ecosystem, including gathering crucial feedback to inform evolution and development of the protocol. Your success in this role will directly shape the role the protocol plays in the ecosystem across countless use cases. Building strong relationships with our developer community will be essential as we advance our mission of creating reliable, interpretable AI that follows human intent.

Requirements

You have 5+ years of experience in developer relations, developer experience, or technical product teams, with a proven track record of measurably growing developer ecosystems
You're technically credible. You're able to deeply understand AI/ML and API concepts and translate complex technical ideas for various audiences ranging from individual developers to enterprise executives
You have hands-on technical abilities. You're capable of creating your own code demos, critically reviewing developer samples for quality and best practices, and providing specific technical feedback that elevates the work of your team
You have deep insight into developer psychology and behavior. You know how to reach developers through the right channels, build authentic affinity for products, and design education programs that drive meaningful adoption
You're passionate about AI's potential and deeply committed to ensuring it's developed responsibly, with a genuine interest in AI safety and ethical considerations
You're an advocate for open source and Anthropic's contributions to the community
We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working specifically with large language models or generative AI
Background in AI safety, ethics, or responsible AI development
Public speaking experience at industry conferences and events
Content creation experience (technical writing, video tutorials, etc.)
Experience working with open source software communities

Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Impact
Execute the near and long-term strategy for how developers discover and engage with MCP
Prioritize community building and growth initiatives based on data, feedback, and the needs of developers building with AI
Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to ensure developer needs inform the roadmap
Foster a collaborative culture that embodies Anthropic's values while driving innovation in how we engage developers
Drive Scaled Developer Adoption and Success
Understand the diverse needs of customers, partners, and stakeholders across different segments within the open source community
Partner strategically with customer-facing teams to create unified developer-focused campaigns that drive adoption
Organize and lead high-impact developer events, workshops, and community activities that introduce MCP to strategic developer communities
Generate high-quality technical content including sample apps, tutorials, documentation, integration guides, and best practices that demonstrate how to use MCP responsibly and effectively
Drive Alignment and Innovation Through Cross-Functional Leadership
Act as an advocate for MCP developer needs at Anthropic, translating developer feedback into strategic initiatives
Collaborate with Research to translate AI capabilities into accessible educational resources
Partner with Communications and Marketing teams to amplify developer success stories