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Get Access To All JobsAbout Neo4j:
Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy-to-deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world's largest graph community. Intelligence that works. Results that matter.
Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business.
Our Vision:
At Neo4j, we have always strived to help the world make sense of data.
As business, society and knowledge become increasingly connected, our technology promotes innovation by helping organizations to find and understand data relationships. We created, drive and lead the graph database category, and we're disrupting how organizations leverage their data to innovate and stay competitive.
Job Title: Senior Developer Advocate - Startups by the Bay
Job Description: The Senior Developer Advocate for Startups will be responsible for driving developer engagement among startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, by nurturing relationships with startups, and within the incubators, VCs, and founder communities that support them. This role requires technical expertise, community building, and content creation.
Key Responsibilities:
Developer Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with founding engineers and technical leadership at startups in the Bay Area.
- Serve as the main point of contact for startup inquiries and support.
- Act as a liaison between the startup community and the company.
Technical Content Creation:
- Create technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, videos, and documentation.
- Develop code samples, demos, and SDKs to help developers understand and use our products.
- Present technical talks, webinars, and workshops at developer events.
Product Advocacy:
- Advocate for our products and technologies within the developer community.
- Gather feedback from developers and provide insights to product and engineering teams.
- Collaborate with product management to align product development with developer needs.
Community Building:
- Create and manage developer forums, communities, and user groups.
- Organize and participate in developer events, meetups, and hackathons.
- Foster a sense of collaboration and support within the developer community.
Developer Education:
- Develop and deliver educational resources, training materials, and documentation.
- Provide guidance and best practices to help developers succeed with our technologies.
- Conduct technical workshops and training sessions.
Metrics and Analytics:
- Utilize data and analytics to track developer engagement and measure the impact of developer advocacy efforts.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on developer community performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, developer relations, or a related technical role.
- Deep technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant technologies.
- Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong content creation abilities, including writing, video creation, and code samples.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and community-building skills.
- Passion for technology and fostering a thriving developer community.
Why Join Neo4j?
Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph intelligence platform in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j.
- Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It recently surpassed $200M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past three years.
- Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history.
- 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include Boston Scientific, BT Group, Caterpillar, Cisco, Comcast, Department for Education UK, eBay, NBC News, Novo Nordisk, Worldline, and others.
- Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success.
- Countless industry awards. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform.
- A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers.
Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don't meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we'd encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues.
One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application.
Neo4j Values:
Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values:
(we)-[:VALUE]->(relationships)
(we)-[:FOCUS_ON]->(userSuccess)
(we)-[:THRIVE_IN]->(:Culture {type: ['Open', 'Inclusive']})
(we)-[:ASSUME]->(:Intent {direction:'Positive'})
(we)-[:WELCOME]->(:Discussions {nature: 'IntellectuallyHonest'})
(we)-[:DELIVER_ON]->(ourCommitments)
Neo4j is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Please read the privacy notice regarding Neo4j's recruitment process to understand how we will handle the personal data that you provide.
About Neo4j:
Neo4j is the graph intelligence platform that transforms data into knowledge to power the next generation of intelligent applications and AI systems. It includes enterprise-ready knowledge graphs for accurate, explainable, and governed AI; the most comprehensive, trusted, and easy-to-deploy graph capabilities across any environment and data source; and an unmatched ecosystem trusted by 84 of the Fortune 100 and supported by the world's largest graph community. Intelligence that works. Results that matter.
Built to work everywhere and integrate with everything across every cloud for dynamic, personalized, and autonomous AI systems. We deliver quicker results, contextual knowledge, and solutions that impact customers and employees across the business.
Our Vision:
At Neo4j, we have always strived to help the world make sense of data.
As business, society and knowledge become increasingly connected, our technology promotes innovation by helping organizations to find and understand data relationships. We created, drive and lead the graph database category, and we're disrupting how organizations leverage their data to innovate and stay competitive.
Job Title: Senior Developer Advocate - Startups by the Bay
Job Description: The Senior Developer Advocate for Startups will be responsible for driving developer engagement among startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, by nurturing relationships with startups, and within the incubators, VCs, and founder communities that support them. This role requires technical expertise, community building, and content creation.
Key Responsibilities:
Developer Engagement:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with founding engineers and technical leadership at startups in the Bay Area.
- Serve as the main point of contact for startup inquiries and support.
- Act as a liaison between the startup community and the company.
Technical Content Creation:
- Create technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, videos, and documentation.
- Develop code samples, demos, and SDKs to help developers understand and use our products.
- Present technical talks, webinars, and workshops at developer events.
Product Advocacy:
- Advocate for our products and technologies within the developer community.
- Gather feedback from developers and provide insights to product and engineering teams.
- Collaborate with product management to align product development with developer needs.
Community Building:
- Create and manage developer forums, communities, and user groups.
- Organize and participate in developer events, meetups, and hackathons.
- Foster a sense of collaboration and support within the developer community.
Developer Education:
- Develop and deliver educational resources, training materials, and documentation.
- Provide guidance and best practices to help developers succeed with our technologies.
- Conduct technical workshops and training sessions.
Metrics and Analytics:
- Utilize data and analytics to track developer engagement and measure the impact of developer advocacy efforts.
- Provide data-driven insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Prepare regular reports on developer community performance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in developer advocacy, developer relations, or a related technical role.
- Deep technical knowledge and proficiency in relevant technologies.
- Exceptional public speaking, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong content creation abilities, including writing, video creation, and code samples.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and community-building skills.
- Passion for technology and fostering a thriving developer community.
Why Join Neo4j?
Neo4j is, without question, the most popular graph intelligence platform in the world. We have customers in every industry globally, and our products are a proven product/market fit. Joining our team is an opportunity to shape the future of data and analytics. Below are just a few exciting facts about Neo4j.
- Neo4j is one of the fastest-scaling technology companies in this industry. It recently surpassed $200M in annual recurring revenue (ARR), doubling its ARR over the past three years.
- Raised the biggest funding round in database history ($325M Series F). Backed by world-class investors like Eurazeo, GV (formerly Google Ventures), and Inovia Capital, Neo4j has raised over $600M in funding and is currently valued at over $2Bn. This puts Neo4j among the most well-funded database companies in history.
- 84% of the Fortune 100 and 58% of the Fortune 500 use Neo4j. Examples include Boston Scientific, BT Group, Caterpillar, Cisco, Comcast, Department for Education UK, eBay, NBC News, Novo Nordisk, Worldline, and others.
- Co-founder and CEO Emil Eifrem has built an amazing culture that prides itself on relationships, inclusiveness, innovation, and customer success.
- Countless industry awards. Massive enterprises and individual developers/data scientists love Neo4j. A strong sense of community and ecosystem is built around the platform.
- A recent Forrester Total Economic Impact™ Study cited Neo4j as delivering 417% ROI to customers.
Research shows that members of underrepresented communities are less likely to apply for jobs when they don't meet all the qualifications. If this is part of the reason you hesitate to apply, we'd encourage you to reconsider and give us the opportunity to review your application. At Neo4j, we are committed to building awareness and helping to improve these issues.
One of our central objectives is to provide an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace for everyone to develop their potential and have a positive, career-defining experience. We look forward to receiving your application.
Neo4j Values:
Neo4j is a Silicon Valley company with a Swedish soul. We foster collaboration and each of us is empowered to contribute and put our innovative stamp on projects. We hire candidates who reflect the following Neo4j core values:
(we)-[:VALUE]->(relationships)
(we)-[:FOCUS_ON]->(userSuccess)
(we)-[:THRIVE_IN]->(:Culture {type: ['Open', 'Inclusive']})
(we)-[:ASSUME]->(:Intent {direction:'Positive'})
(we)-[:WELCOME]->(:Discussions {nature: 'IntellectuallyHonest'})
(we)-[:DELIVER_ON]->(ourCommitments)
Neo4j is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Please read the privacy notice regarding Neo4j's recruitment process to understand how we will handle the personal data that you provide.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Developer Advocate
Align your credentials to PERM job requirements
PERM labor certification locks in the minimum requirements for your role. If your employer lists a computer science degree, your credentials must match exactly. Gaps between your actual background and the filed requirements can trigger USCIS scrutiny during I-140 adjudication.
Target employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Developer Advocate roles by employers who have previously sponsored green cards. Filing history signals that a company's legal and HR teams already understand the PERM process, reducing the risk they abandon sponsorship mid-pipeline.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and work location. Look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, so your negotiated salary meets PERM certification requirements from day one.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 eligibility early
Developer Advocate roles involving research, publications, or specialized platform architecture may support an EB-2 filing for advanced-degree professionals. More generalist advocacy roles often fall under EB-3. Clarify which category your employer intends to file under before the PERM application is drafted.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
Once DOL certifies your PERM application, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. If your priority date is current, you can file I-485 concurrently, letting you work and travel on advance parole while the green card is pending.
Document your technical contributions for the I-140 stage
Collect evidence of developer programs you've built, open-source contributions, conference talks, and community metrics before your I-140 is filed. Strong supporting documentation reduces requests for evidence from USCIS and helps demonstrate the specialized nature of your work.
Green Card Developer Advocate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Advocate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Developer Advocate positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. Roles with a research or architecture component, or that require a master's degree, may qualify under EB-2. Your employer determines which category to file based on the actual job requirements they document for PERM.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Developer Advocates?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes several months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment effort to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Developer Advocate position. DOL reviews the process and certifies the application if requirements are met. The job duties, minimum education, and experience requirements are locked in at this stage, so any later changes may require restarting the process.
How can I find Developer Advocate jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Developer Advocate roles by employers with verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Targeting companies with an established PERM filing track record reduces the risk that an employer agrees to sponsor in principle but lacks the internal infrastructure to see the process through to I-140 approval.
Can I change employers while my green card is pending as a Developer Advocate?
Once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability may allow you to move to a same or similar role with a different employer without losing your priority date. Developer Advocate roles can qualify under AC21 if the new position involves substantially similar technical responsibilities.