Developer Advocate Jobs in California
Developer Advocate jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in the tech-dense corridors of San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles, with demand at every level from junior developer relations specialist through principal advocate. Major employers with deep California roots, including Google, Salesforce, and Meta, consistently hire across cloud infrastructure, developer tools, and open-source platform advocacy. The most in-demand specialties right now are AI/ML developer experience, API evangelism, and cloud-native advocacy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Workato
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato’s cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, feel free to check out why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Staff Developer Advocate. In this role, you will be responsible to:
- Create sample projects, tutorials, videos, blog posts, and livestreams that demonstrate Workato’s developer capabilities.
- Inspire developers with interesting, relevant, and fun content that speaks to them and draws them in to the Workato ecosystem.
- Speak at first party events, third party events, and developer meetups. Host workshops in the community and with internal customer communities.
- Develop and share a strong clear voice that the community trusts.
- Collect developer feedback and advocate for it internally.
- Build compelling examples that influence Workato product and engineering direction.
- Contribute code and docs to open-source repos.
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills
- 5+ years as a software engineer or developer advocate.
- Proficient in Python or TypeScript and familiar with LangChain-style frameworks.
- Strong demo and content-creation skills including code samples, videos, and technical tutorials.
Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics
- Passionate teacher who loves helping others succeed.
- Clear communicator comfortable on stage or camera.
- Collaborative, low-ego attitude.
About Workato
Workato delivers enterprise infrastructure for the agentic era, redefining iPaaS and helping enterprises unify data, applications, processes, and AI into a single, governed platform. A leader in Enterprise MCP and trusted by 50% of the Fortune 500, Workato’s cloud-native architecture connects every application, data source, and process to power real-time orchestration at scale. With enterprise-grade security and continuous innovation at its core, Workato provides the trusted foundation for organizations to automate with confidence and operationalize AI across the business.
Why join us?
Ultimately, Workato believes in fostering a flexible, trust-oriented culture that empowers everyone to take full ownership of their roles. We are driven by innovation and looking for team players who want to actively build our company.
But, we also believe in balancing productivity with self-care. That’s why we offer all of our employees a vibrant and dynamic work environment along with a multitude of benefits they can enjoy inside and outside of their work lives.
If this sounds right up your alley, please submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you!
Also, feel free to check out why:
- Business Insider named us an “enterprise startup to bet your career on”
- Forbes’ Cloud 100 recognized us as one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world
- Deloitte Tech Fast 500 ranked us as the 17th fastest growing tech company in the Bay Area, and 96th in North America
- Quartz ranked us the #1 best company for remote workers
Responsibilities
We are looking for a Staff Developer Advocate. In this role, you will be responsible to:
- Create sample projects, tutorials, videos, blog posts, and livestreams that demonstrate Workato’s developer capabilities.
- Inspire developers with interesting, relevant, and fun content that speaks to them and draws them in to the Workato ecosystem.
- Speak at first party events, third party events, and developer meetups. Host workshops in the community and with internal customer communities.
- Develop and share a strong clear voice that the community trusts.
- Collect developer feedback and advocate for it internally.
- Build compelling examples that influence Workato product and engineering direction.
- Contribute code and docs to open-source repos.
Requirements
Qualifications / Experience / Technical Skills
- 5+ years as a software engineer or developer advocate.
- Proficient in Python or TypeScript and familiar with LangChain-style frameworks.
- Strong demo and content-creation skills including code samples, videos, and technical tutorials.
Soft Skills / Personal Characteristics
- Passionate teacher who loves helping others succeed.
- Clear communicator comfortable on stage or camera.
- Collaborative, low-ego attitude.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Developer Advocate Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA4
- Okta3
- Workato2
- Amazon Web Services1
- Databricks1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Electronics & Hardware3
- Cybersecurity2
- Science & Research2
- Distribution & Wholesale1
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in developer advocate jobs across California.
- Hands-on software development experience in at least one widely used programming language
- Demonstrated ability to create technical content, documentation, or developer-focused tutorials
- Experience presenting at technical conferences, meetups, or online developer communities
- Strong understanding of APIs, SDKs, or cloud platforms relevant to the employer's product
- Ability to gather developer feedback and translate it into actionable product insights
- Familiarity with community-building platforms such as GitHub, Discord, or Stack Overflow
Developer Advocate Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a developer advocate in California?
The most direct path is building a foundation in software development first, typically through a computer science degree or a bootcamp, then developing a public portfolio of technical writing, open-source contributions, or conference talks. California employers expect candidates to demonstrate coding fluency alongside communication skills. Large Bay Area and Los Angeles companies look for advocates who have worked as engineers or technical writers before transitioning into the role, making lateral moves from those titles a realistic entry strategy.
Which companies hire developer advocates in California?
Employers hiring developer advocates in California right now include NVIDIA, Okta, and Workato, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's dense concentration of developer-tool companies, cloud platform providers, and enterprise software firms means the hiring pool is broader here than in almost any other state.
Which California cities have the most developer advocate jobs?
San Francisco, Santa Clara, and Cupertino account for the largest share of developer advocate openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area dominates because it hosts the headquarters of the world's largest developer-platform companies, while Los Angeles reflects a growing ecosystem of entertainment technology, fintech, and startup activity that increasingly needs developer relations talent.
Are there remote developer advocate jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Developer advocacy is a highly remote-compatible role because content creation, community engagement, and online developer education travel well outside an office. About 12% of developer advocate openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how normalized distributed work has become in California's tech sector. The portions most likely to remain on-site are conference representation and internal product team collaboration.
How can I get hired as a developer advocate in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is transitioning from a technical writer, software engineer, or solutions engineer role at a mid-size California tech company, where internal advocate openings often prefer internal candidates first. Building a visible portfolio through open-source contributions on GitHub, writing tutorials on a developer blog, or speaking at California-based meetups like those organized through the Bay Area developer community circuit gives candidates a concrete edge even without a formal advocate title.
Where can I find and apply to developer advocate jobs in California?
You can find and apply to developer advocate jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings. Find roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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