Director - Developer Relations

NBCUniversal is looking for a seasoned Director of Developer Relations with experience in developer ecosystems and partnerships to build and lead the developer community for an ambitious new interactive entertainment initiative. Responsibilities: • Define and lead the developer relations strategy for a new interactive entertainment platform, from early partner engagement through broader availability. • Build and nurture relationships with experienced developers and studios, bringing them in early to build real projects on the platform. • Serve as the voice of the developer inside the studio, turning partner feedback into clear priorities for product, engineering, and design teams. • Partner with product and engineering to shape developer tools, documentation, and workflows that make the platform approachable for developers of different skill levels. • Build and lead a developer relations team, including developer advocates, community managers, and technical support. • Create and scale onboarding programs, sample projects, tutorials, and educational content that help developers succeed on the platform. • Establish developer programs, including partner and incentive programs, in collaboration with business development, legal, and marketing. • Represent the platform at industry events, conferences, and online developer communities, while staying closely connected to emerging technology trends. • Define and track developer ecosystem health metrics, such as adoption, retention, and satisfaction, to measure the success of the developer community. Qualifications Basic Requirements: • 12+ years of experience in game development, interactive entertainment, or developer-facing technology, including 5+ years in developer relations, developer ecosystem, or partnership leadership roles. • A proven track record of building and scaling developer communities for a technology or entertainment platform. • A strong technical foundation, with hands-on familiarity with game engines and the ability to engage credibly with engineers and technical developers. • Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing both internal teams and external partners. Desired Characteristics: • A deep understanding of the gaming and interactive entertainment industry and current developer trends. • A good understanding of current AI-centric trends, technologies, and development possibilities. • Experience launching a developer program or platform for external partners. • A passion for empowering developers to build innovative and emotionally impactful experiences. • Great communication and presentation skills. Additional Information As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.