Developer Advocate Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Developer Advocate jobs in San Francisco are in strong demand, concentrated in SoMa, Mission Bay, and the Financial District across cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and enterprise SaaS. Companies actively hiring include LiveKit, Databricks, and Viam. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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1Password is growing. We’ve surpassed $400M in ARR and we’re continuing to accelerate, earning a spot on the Forbes Cloud 100 for four years in a row and teaming up with iconic partners like Oracle Red Bull Racing.
About 1Password
At 1Password, we’re building the foundation for a safe, productive digital future. Our mission is to unleash employee productivity without compromising security by ensuring every identity is authentic, every application sign-in is secure, and every device is trusted. We innovated the market-leading enterprise password manager and pioneered Unified Access Management, a new cybersecurity category built for the way people and AI agents work today. As one of the most loved brands in cybersecurity, we take a human-centric approach in everything from product strategy to user experience. Over 180,000 businesses, from Fortune 100 leaders to the world’s most innovative AI companies, trust 1Password to help their teams securely adopt the SaaS and AI tools they need to do their best work.
If you're excited about the opportunity to contribute to the digital safety of millions, to work alongside a team of curious, driven individuals, and to solve hard problems in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, then we want to hear from you. Come join us and help shape a safer, simpler digital future.
We're hiring a Senior Developer Advocate to be the face and voice of 1Password's developer story — especially our push into identity and access control for AI agents. You'll build hands-on demos and videos that show developers exactly how to use 1Password, carry that content into a genuine presence on Reddit and X, grow the community around it, and represent 1Password on stage at major developer conferences.
You'll report to the Director of Developer Relations as an individual contributor.
How we’re using AI today
Our Engineering, Product, and Design teams are thoughtfully integrating AI across the full software and product development lifecycle to move faster without sacrificing quality or security. In practice, that looks like engineers using AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate reviews and catch bugs earlier, product managers synthesizing user research at scale, and designers rapidly prototyping and iterating with AI-generated mockups. We approach AI the same way we approach security: with clear principles, human accountability at every consequential decision point, and rigorous evaluation before anything ships to customers.
What You'll Do
Build demos and videos. Hands-on, code-first demos and short-form videos showing developers how to use 1Password — particularly for securing AI agents, service accounts, and machine identities.
Build a social presence. Own and grow 1Password's developer voice on Reddit, Youtube and X — daily posting, engaging in threads, answering questions, participating authentically in developer communities.
Represent us at conferences. Speak at and represent 1Password at major developer conferences (AWS re:Invent, KubeCon, and others), turning in-person moments into demos, clips, and content that keep working after the talk ends.
Shape open source strategy. Prioritize and guide what 1Password open sources — SDKs, integrations, MCP servers/tools — and how that drives developer trust and adoption.
Create supporting content. Blog posts, tutorials, and reference code that give developers something to copy, fork, and ship.
Build community. Turn one-off engagement into an ongoing developer community — repeat contributors, recurring conversations, people who show up because they trust the voice, not just the content.
What We're Looking For
Technical fluency: 5+ years in technical roles (software/platform engineering, developer advocacy, solutions engineering, or similar). Comfortable writing real code for demos, not just narrating slides.
Existing X, Youtube or Reddit presence as a technical voice, with a track record and an audience.
Agent-building experience: Hands-on experience building AI agents and working with MCP (Model Context Protocol).
Content production skills: Can conceive, script, build, and edit demo videos and short-form content.
Community-building experience: Has grown a developer community from scratch or materially expanded one — not just posted into an existing audience.
Open source judgment: Experience contributing to or maintaining open source projects.
Public speaking: Experience speaking at major developer conferences (re:Invent, KubeCon, or similar).
Communication: Strong written and verbal skills.
Bonus points:
Experience with security-conscious developer communities or products (identity, auth, DevSecOps).
Contributions to or maintenance of MCP servers, agent frameworks, or related open source tooling.
USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $133,000 USD and $186,000 USD, plus immediate participation in 1Password's benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off, an equity grant and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs.
At 1Password, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our culture
At 1Password, we prioritize collaboration, clear and transparent communication, receptiveness to feedback, and alignment with our core values: keep it simple, lead with honesty, and put people first.
You’ll be part of a team that challenges the status quo, and is excited to experiment and iterate in search of the best solution. That said, 1Password is not for everyone. Our work is demanding, we strive for excellence, and the pace is fast. We need people who are keen to take on challenging problems, who seek feedback to grow, and who are driven to make an impact. If you're looking for a place where you can settle into a comfortable routine, this might not be the right fit for you. We’re looking for individuals who are proven experts in their fields, as well as those who are highly adaptable, can thrive in ambiguity and through change, are curious, and above all deliver results.
How we work with AI
We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology—including AI—to achieve our mission. We also understand that thinking critically about AI in its current forms will help us create better solutions for our customers and ourselves with its future forms, which will help us continue to close the gap between security and privacy and achieve our mission. We want team members at all levels to take the approach of actively learning AI best practices, identifying opportunities to apply AI in meaningful ways, and driving innovative solutions in their daily work. Embracing the future of AI isn't just encouraged—it's an essential part of how we will be successful at 1Password.
Our approach to remote work
We believe in the power of remote work, but recognize that in-person connection is important to help us achieve our mission. While we are a remote-first company, travel for in-person engagement is a part of almost all roles, and we require our employees to be ready and willing to take part. Frequency will depend on role and responsibilities, and may include, but is not limited to: annual department-wide offsites, team meetings, and customer/industry events.
What we offer
We believe in working hard, and rewarding that hard work through our benefits. While not an exhaustive list, here is a glance at what we currently offer:
Health and wellbeing
Maternity and parental leave top-up programs
Competitive health benefits
Generous PTO policy
Growth and future
RSU program for most employees
Retirement matching program
Free 1Password account
Community
Paid volunteer days
Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
Remote-first work environment
- Some roles in our GTM team are currently being hired for in-person hybrid work in Toronto and Austin. These roles will specify on the posting.
You belong here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.
1Password uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies, including natural language processing and predictive analytics, to assist in the initial screening of employment applications and improve our recruitment process. See here for the latest third party bias audit information. If you prefer not to have your application assessed using AI/ML features, you may opt out by completing this form. For additional information see our Candidate Privacy Notice.
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Developer Advocate Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a developer advocate job in San Francisco?
The strongest path into developer advocacy in San Francisco runs through the city's dense cloud infrastructure and developer tooling sector, centered in SoMa and Mission Bay. Companies there value candidates who can write or speak publicly about technical topics, so a portfolio of blog posts, conference talks, or open-source contributions carries real weight. Targeting mid-stage startups with active developer communities gives you the best shot at an early role.
Which companies hire developer advocates in San Francisco?
Employers hiring developer advocates in San Francisco right now include LiveKit, Databricks, and Viam, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. The local market skews heavily toward cloud platforms, API-first startups, and enterprise software companies with large developer user bases.
Are there remote developer advocate jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, and developer advocacy is one of the more remote-friendly technical roles because much of the work involves content creation, online community engagement, and virtual events rather than on-site presence. About 85% of developer advocate openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the role's distributed nature. Conference representation and team onboarding are the parts most likely to require in-person attendance.
How can I get a developer advocate job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a developer relations coordinator or technical community manager role at a San Francisco API or DevTools startup, where responsibilities overlap with full advocacy work. Building a public presence through technical writing, contributing to open-source projects used in the local ecosystem, and attending SF-based developer meetups in SoMa and Mission Bay helps establish credibility. Many hiring managers prioritize demonstrated communication skills over formal DevRel experience.
Which industries hire the most developer advocates in San Francisco?
Most developer advocate openings in San Francisco sit in Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Francisco's concentration of cloud-native companies and API platform builders creates sustained demand for advocates who can translate complex technical products for developer audiences.
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