Developer Relations Engineer Jobs
Developer Relations Engineer jobs are open across cloud infrastructure, developer tools, fintech, and enterprise SaaS, from associate to staff and principal levels, with specializations in API advocacy, SDK development, and technical community management. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Passionate people are everywhere at Google. In Developer Relations, we get excited to collaborate and connect with the communities that love technology as much as we do. Part community manager and part developer advocate, Developer Relations Engineers collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers interests internally at Google. Not afraid to be hands-on, you write sample code and client libraries as well as participate in developer forums and support queues to troubleshoot and debug coding problems developers encounter. Internally, you work with product engineering teams to improve our products by conveying feedback from developers, reviewing API designs and testing new features. Chrome, Android, App Engine, HTML5 as well as our core Google Apps and Ads APIs are just some of the platforms you promote and support. With your technical expertise, you drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies. An ardent advocate for these developers, you represent their voice internally to our Product Managers and serve as their Google support in application development and technology implementation. The team's mission is to build a holistic consumer cloud offering that powers helpful experiences for users. The Photos Integrations team is focused on working with first-party and third-party partners to build experiences that bring users the value of Google Photos outside of the app. In this role, you will ensure developers have the necessary resources to be successful on Google Photos, driving long-term developer engagement and adoption, value for users, and ultimately success for Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn more about benefits at Google.
- Assist partners and third-party developers in the Google Photos partner program to understand Google Photos APIs and services, and troubleshoot partner integrations with other Google developer products.
- Work with engineers to identify, reproduce, and fix issues that affect our developers and their users.
- Advocate for developers and influence Google developer product strategy by working with cross-functional teams, including the Google Photos leadership team.
- Write and maintain demo apps, tools, samples, blog posts, technical guides, and contribute to open source Software Development Kits (SDKs).
- Educate developers on best practices for effective integration of Google Photos APIs and services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
- 3 years of experience in a developer relations strategy role with experience in open source contributions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.
- Experience participating in online developer communities and ecosystems (e.g., open source platforms, blogs, YouTube video series, tech conferences, hackathons, meetups, technical teaching, and training).
- Experience working with third-party developer tools, including documentation, APIs, SDKs, and client libraries.
- Experience with mobile app and web development.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
Passionate people are everywhere at Google. In Developer Relations, we get excited to collaborate and connect with the communities that love technology as much as we do. Part community manager and part developer advocate, Developer Relations Engineers collaborate with developers at conferences and online, and advocate for developers interests internally at Google. Not afraid to be hands-on, you write sample code and client libraries as well as participate in developer forums and support queues to troubleshoot and debug coding problems developers encounter. Internally, you work with product engineering teams to improve our products by conveying feedback from developers, reviewing API designs and testing new features. Chrome, Android, App Engine, HTML5 as well as our core Google Apps and Ads APIs are just some of the platforms you promote and support. With your technical expertise, you drive strategy around fostering a community of developers who work with Google technologies. An ardent advocate for these developers, you represent their voice internally to our Product Managers and serve as their Google support in application development and technology implementation. The team's mission is to build a holistic consumer cloud offering that powers helpful experiences for users. The Photos Integrations team is focused on working with first-party and third-party partners to build experiences that bring users the value of Google Photos outside of the app. In this role, you will ensure developers have the necessary resources to be successful on Google Photos, driving long-term developer engagement and adoption, value for users, and ultimately success for Google.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Learn more about benefits at Google.
- Assist partners and third-party developers in the Google Photos partner program to understand Google Photos APIs and services, and troubleshoot partner integrations with other Google developer products.
- Work with engineers to identify, reproduce, and fix issues that affect our developers and their users.
- Advocate for developers and influence Google developer product strategy by working with cross-functional teams, including the Google Photos leadership team.
- Write and maintain demo apps, tools, samples, blog posts, technical guides, and contribute to open source Software Development Kits (SDKs).
- Educate developers on best practices for effective integration of Google Photos APIs and services.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
- 3 years of experience in a developer relations strategy role with experience in open source contributions.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to take ownership of solutions and exert influence without authority.
- Experience participating in online developer communities and ecosystems (e.g., open source platforms, blogs, YouTube video series, tech conferences, hackathons, meetups, technical teaching, and training).
- Experience working with third-party developer tools, including documentation, APIs, SDKs, and client libraries.
- Experience with mobile app and web development.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. US: $163000 - $237000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + bonus + equity + benefits.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- NVIDIA23
- Intel3
- Arm2
- Box2
- Canonical1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software20
- Electronics & Hardware6
- Law & Legal Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in developer relations engineer jobs.
- Experience building or maintaining sample apps, SDKs, or API documentation for developer audiences
- Strong public communication skills across written content, video tutorials, or conference talks
- Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or Java
- Experience managing developer communities on platforms like Discord, Slack, or Stack Overflow
- Familiarity with developer tools and workflows including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and REST APIs
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field
Tips for Your Developer Relations Engineer Job Search
Showcase public-facing technical work
Your GitHub repos, conference talk recordings, and published tutorials carry more weight than a resume bullet ever could. Recruiters for developer relations engineer roles actively check your online presence, so link to your best public work directly in your application materials.
Tailor your resume to the platform
A developer relations engineer role at a database company needs different emphasis than one at a mobile SDK startup. Mirror the tech stack and community language in the job description, and call out specific platforms like Discord, Slack communities, or Stack Overflow where you've built developer engagement.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists developer relations engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by product stage before applying
Developer relations at a seed-stage startup usually means building a community from scratch, while a Series C company wants someone to scale an existing program. Read the job description for signals like 'define our developer strategy' versus 'grow our existing developer base' to match your experience to the right environment.
Prepare a live demo or code sample
Most developer relations engineer interviews include a technical presentation or live coding segment. Come ready to walk through a short demo, explain a code sample you wrote, or teach a concept as if you're presenting at a developer meetup. Practicing your delivery out loud matters as much as the technical content.
Negotiate for conference and travel budget
Developer relations roles often include in-person events as a core responsibility. When discussing compensation, ask specifically about the conference budget, travel policy, and whether speaking engagements during work hours count toward your time. These details rarely appear in the offer letter without you asking.
Developer Relations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most developer relations engineers?
The companies hiring the most developer relations engineers right now include NVIDIA, Intel, and Arm, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Cloud platforms, API-first startups, and enterprise developer tool companies tend to post the most consistent volume.
How many developer relations engineer jobs are remote?
About 29% of developer relations engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how distributed developer communities are. Roles focused on written content, documentation, and online community management tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring frequent conference appearances or in-person developer events lean toward hybrid or on-site expectations.
How do you become a developer relations engineer?
Start by building a public portfolio of technical content, whether that's blog posts, open-source contributions, YouTube tutorials, or conference talks at local meetups. Develop fluency in at least one programming language and practice explaining technical concepts clearly to mixed audiences. Many developers transition into the role after contributing consistently to a company's community or documentation as an external advocate first.
Can you get a developer relations engineer job with little experience?
Yes, especially if you can demonstrate community involvement and a body of public technical work. Hiring managers weight real evidence, such as a GitHub profile with active contributions, a published tutorial series, or a recorded conference talk, over years on a resume. Applying to companies whose developer community you already participate in gives you a concrete and specific reason for your interest that generic applicants can't match.
What does the developer relations engineer interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial recruiter screen, a technical conversation to assess your coding and API knowledge, and a content or presentation round where you deliver a short demo or tutorial as if teaching developers. Some companies add a community strategy exercise asking how you'd approach growing or supporting a developer ecosystem. Final rounds typically involve a panel with engineers, product managers, and marketing stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to developer relations engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to developer relations engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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