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Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
This is a dynamic and highly specialized role at the intersection of technical product marketing and developer community engagement. The ideal candidate is someone who lives and breathes developer culture, understands how software gets built, and knows how to communicate authentically with technical audiences across social platforms. In this position, you will serve as the developer voice for a major platform team, translating complex product priorities, launches, and technical milestones into high-signal social content that resonates with real developers. You will work closely with product marketing, engineering, and developer relations teams to ensure every post, thread, and video is grounded in technical substance and earns the trust of the developer community. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that requires both creative instinct and analytical discipline, with the ability to move quickly, iterate based on data, and maintain a consistent, credible presence across multiple platforms and developer communities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute the social strategy and editorial direction owned by product marketing, translating positioning, key moments, and priorities into a consistent social presence for the developer platform
- Build and run a developer-first content cadence across X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, and developer community forums, producing posts that reflect an authentic understanding of software development
- Create and maintain a content calendar aligned to launches, releases, documentation updates, blog posts, and events, with clear owners, timelines, and review loops
- Partner with engineering and developer relations to source real technical substance and turn it into social-ready assets including threads, demos, short clips, explainers, and launch content
- Write and edit social copy that is accurate, concise, and practical, avoiding buzzwords, earning developer trust, and linking to the appropriate technical resources through approved pathways
- Engage directly and respectfully with developer conversations by responding, clarifying, routing issues, and amplifying community-created content while adhering to brand and communications guidance
- Instrument and report on performance metrics including engagement, reach, follower growth, and share of voice, and bring actionable insights back to product marketing and partner teams
- Coordinate with communications, product marketing, and stakeholders on reviews and approvals for sensitive launches, issues, or escalations, keeping response plans clear and developer-appropriate
- Identify and collaborate with credible developer voices including advocates, community leaders, and creators on co-marketing moments, AMAs, and content partnerships
- Monitor platform trends and shifts and recommend executional experiments including new formats, hooks, and community moments that support the product marketing strategy and improve developer resonance
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of experience in technical content creation specifically for developer audiences
- 2 to 4 years of experience managing and optimizing social media platforms with a focus on developer or technical communities
- 2 to 4 years of experience using data and performance metrics to iterate on and improve content strategy
- Background in social media strategy targeting developer or technical audiences required
- Experience in developer platform marketing, developer relations, or a closely related technical marketing function preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Strong, authentic developer voice with demonstrated engagement in developer communities such as Reddit, Discord, X, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Dev.to, and Hacker News
- Proven ability to create clear, credible developer-focused content including threads, demos, walkthroughs, and short-form video grounded in real product use
- Deep understanding of developer ecosystems, tools, APIs, frameworks, and technical workflows
- Platform and distribution expertise across X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, including knowledge of timing, content hooks, and format optimization
- Ability to read and act on performance signals such as engagement rates, click-through rates, and sentiment to improve content over time
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into concise, engaging, and jargon-free social content
- Experience engaging with and building meaningful connections within developer communities
- Familiarity with developer platforms, APIs, SDKs, or related technical products preferred
- Experience with paid social campaigns targeting developer segments preferred
- Familiarity with Windows development tools and frameworks such as WinUI, WinAppSDK, PWA, or WSL preferred
- Video content creation or short-form video strategy experience preferred
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 1 month
- Pay Range*: $21 - $24 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
Marketing Specialist (Contract)
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Summary
This is a dynamic and highly specialized role at the intersection of technical product marketing and developer community engagement. The ideal candidate is someone who lives and breathes developer culture, understands how software gets built, and knows how to communicate authentically with technical audiences across social platforms. In this position, you will serve as the developer voice for a major platform team, translating complex product priorities, launches, and technical milestones into high-signal social content that resonates with real developers. You will work closely with product marketing, engineering, and developer relations teams to ensure every post, thread, and video is grounded in technical substance and earns the trust of the developer community. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role that requires both creative instinct and analytical discipline, with the ability to move quickly, iterate based on data, and maintain a consistent, credible presence across multiple platforms and developer communities.
Job Responsibilities:
- Execute the social strategy and editorial direction owned by product marketing, translating positioning, key moments, and priorities into a consistent social presence for the developer platform
- Build and run a developer-first content cadence across X/Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, and developer community forums, producing posts that reflect an authentic understanding of software development
- Create and maintain a content calendar aligned to launches, releases, documentation updates, blog posts, and events, with clear owners, timelines, and review loops
- Partner with engineering and developer relations to source real technical substance and turn it into social-ready assets including threads, demos, short clips, explainers, and launch content
- Write and edit social copy that is accurate, concise, and practical, avoiding buzzwords, earning developer trust, and linking to the appropriate technical resources through approved pathways
- Engage directly and respectfully with developer conversations by responding, clarifying, routing issues, and amplifying community-created content while adhering to brand and communications guidance
- Instrument and report on performance metrics including engagement, reach, follower growth, and share of voice, and bring actionable insights back to product marketing and partner teams
- Coordinate with communications, product marketing, and stakeholders on reviews and approvals for sensitive launches, issues, or escalations, keeping response plans clear and developer-appropriate
- Identify and collaborate with credible developer voices including advocates, community leaders, and creators on co-marketing moments, AMAs, and content partnerships
- Monitor platform trends and shifts and recommend executional experiments including new formats, hooks, and community moments that support the product marketing strategy and improve developer resonance
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of experience in technical content creation specifically for developer audiences
- 2 to 4 years of experience managing and optimizing social media platforms with a focus on developer or technical communities
- 2 to 4 years of experience using data and performance metrics to iterate on and improve content strategy
- Background in social media strategy targeting developer or technical audiences required
- Experience in developer platform marketing, developer relations, or a closely related technical marketing function preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
- Strong, authentic developer voice with demonstrated engagement in developer communities such as Reddit, Discord, X, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Dev.to, and Hacker News
- Proven ability to create clear, credible developer-focused content including threads, demos, walkthroughs, and short-form video grounded in real product use
- Deep understanding of developer ecosystems, tools, APIs, frameworks, and technical workflows
- Platform and distribution expertise across X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube, including knowledge of timing, content hooks, and format optimization
- Ability to read and act on performance signals such as engagement rates, click-through rates, and sentiment to improve content over time
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics into concise, engaging, and jargon-free social content
- Experience engaging with and building meaningful connections within developer communities
- Familiarity with developer platforms, APIs, SDKs, or related technical products preferred
- Experience with paid social campaigns targeting developer segments preferred
- Familiarity with Windows development tools and frameworks such as WinUI, WinAppSDK, PWA, or WSL preferred
- Video content creation or short-form video strategy experience preferred
Additional Details:
- Location: Remote
- Duration: 1 month
- Pay Range*: $21 - $24 per hour
- Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
- Job Status: Non-Exempt
- Application Deadline: Apply within 72 hours of the posting date to ensure consideration.
This role is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Hospital plans
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you require a reasonable accommodation related to the application or interview process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com. This inbox is monitored solely for accommodation requests. For questions about open roles or to apply, please submit your application through the job posting, as this inbox is not monitored by recruiters and applications sent here will not be reviewed.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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Target roles tied to your degree
Microsoft's specialty occupation requirement means your job title must align directly with your field of study. A computer science degree supports software engineering roles, but not program management without a clear technical component. Review each job description for degree field requirements before applying.
Confirm your STEM OPT extension eligibility early
If your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list, you may qualify for a 24-month extension. Microsoft is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for employers to support STEM OPT extensions, so confirm your specific degree classification with your DSO before your initial OPT expires.
Apply through Microsoft's early-career programs
Microsoft's Explorer, intern, and new graduate programs are the primary pipelines for OPT hires. Full-time new grad roles tied to these programs move faster through headcount approval than lateral hires, and teams already familiar with OPT timelines are more likely to extend offers with realistic start dates.
Align your OPT start date with offer timing
Your OPT EAD must be valid when you begin work at Microsoft. Apply for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date and request the earliest practical start date that gives USCIS time to process your EAD, typically several weeks. Misaligned dates are the most common onboarding complication.
Research Microsoft's H-1B filing history before negotiating
Understanding Microsoft's H-1B LCA filings by role and location helps you assess realistic long-term sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Microsoft's verified DOL filing history by job title and office, so you enter salary and role negotiations knowing what the company has committed to paying for similar positions.
Prepare documentation for Microsoft's I-9 verification
Microsoft uses E-Verify for all new hires, so your OPT EAD must be physically present and valid on your first day. Carry the original card, not a copy, and verify the expiration date matches your offer letter's start date. Discrepancies trigger E-Verify tentative nonconfirmations that can delay your start.
Microsoft OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Microsoft sponsor OPT visas?
Microsoft doesn't sponsor OPT directly. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants to F-1 students, not something an employer petitions for. What Microsoft does is hire students who already hold a valid OPT EAD. Microsoft is enrolled in E-Verify, which means it can also support the 24-month STEM OPT extension for eligible degree holders.
Which roles at Microsoft typically hire OPT students?
Software engineering, data science, machine learning, and product management are the most common OPT hire tracks at Microsoft. Research roles under Microsoft Research also recruit OPT students with graduate degrees. Roles in these teams are generally structured around specialty occupation definitions, which aligns with the degree-match requirement for maintaining valid F-1 OPT status.
How do I find OPT-eligible jobs at Microsoft?
Search Microsoft's careers site and filter for new graduate or university hire positions, which are the primary entry points for OPT students. Migrate Mate lists Microsoft roles filtered by employers with active H-1B and E-3 visa filing history, helping you identify teams already experienced with work authorization timelines before you apply.
What is the typical timeline from OPT hire to H-1B sponsorship at Microsoft?
Most Microsoft OPT employees work one to two years before the H-1B lottery cycle relevant to their situation. USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. Microsoft typically files H-1B petitions for eligible employees selected in that lottery, but selection isn't guaranteed, so a STEM OPT extension provides a critical buffer.
Does the STEM OPT extension require Microsoft to file any paperwork?
Yes, partially. You file the STEM OPT extension application with USCIS, but your employer must also submit a training plan on Form I-983 and be enrolled in E-Verify. Microsoft satisfies the E-Verify requirement, so the main steps on your end are working with your DSO to prepare the I-983 and filing before your initial OPT expires.
How does Microsoft hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. Microsoft can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check Microsoft's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.