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Developer Evangelist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification through DOL, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Most openings require a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, making EB-3 the common pathway, while candidates with advanced degrees or strong credentials may qualify for EB-2.
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INTRODUCTION
Dive in and do the best work of your career at DigitalOcean. Journey alongside a strong community of top talent who are relentless in their drive to build the simplest scalable cloud. If you have a growth mindset, naturally like to think big and bold, and are energized by the fast-paced environment of a true industry disruptor, you'll find your place here. We value winning together—while learning, having fun, and making a profound difference for the dreamers and builders in the world.
DigitalOcean is building the cloud for AI builders, and our Technical Product Evangelism team tells that story to the technical audiences who matter most: the conference talks, the social content, the hands-on workshops, and the campaigns that make DigitalOcean's technical story land with the AI-native companies choosing their infrastructure.
This role sits between product marketing and developer advocacy, and it's distinct from both. Where PMM owns positioning, launch coordination, and go-to-market strategy, and Developer Advocates create content driven by their own practitioner curiosity, Technical Product Evangelists are hands-on technical content creators in service of the company's narrative. You'll take our most important stories and turn them into technical content that stands up in front of a sophisticated audience, whether that's a deck you build for a VP's keynote, a talk you deliver yourself, or a social media post that lands the technical value of a product feature.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create speaker content for DigitalOcean's technical leaders — and deliver some of it yourself. Own the decks, narratives, and preparation that let our executives and senior leaders show up credibly at third-party conferences and industry events, and take the stage yourself when you're the right voice for the story. You'll partner directly with executives, translate their ideas into compelling technical stories, and manage the content from CFP to stage.
- Create our deepest technical content on X. Partner with our Social team, which runs the channel and calendar, to produce the technical content behind product launches and industry moments — the videos, demos, threads, and posts that require someone who actually understands the technology and can produce content with the speed, accuracy, and voice a technical audience expects.
- Build and run brand-aligned technical campaigns. Hands-on labs, workshop materials, and in-person programming for enterprise AI-native accounts, starting with our agentic coding initiatives in the Bay Area.
- Be our presence in San Francisco. Attend and participate in the SF technical community: meetups, conferences, hackathons, and the events where AI companies evaluate their infrastructure options.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What we're looking for
- 5+ years in technical marketing, product marketing, solutions engineering, developer relations, or technical content, with work that has been consumed by technically sophisticated audiences
- Enough technical depth to be credible with AI engineers and infrastructure teams — and enough hands-on ability to back it up. You can build a working demo, record a walkthrough of a product you just picked up, explain inference economics, and speak concretely about how products compare to their competition
- Fluency with AI-assisted creation. You use AI coding and content tools (Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) to move from idea to polished demo, video, or campaign asset fast — and you have the taste and judgment to ship work that never feels AI-generated
- Exceptional presentation skills, both in development and delivery: a portfolio of talks, decks, or campaigns you've built (for yourself or for others) and the stage presence to deliver them
- Experience working directly with executives or senior leaders on content, and the judgment to serve someone else's voice as skillfully as your own
- Comfort taking a brief and executing against it: this role serves the company's narrative priorities, and you find craft satisfaction in making assigned stories excellent
- Based in San Francisco or willing to relocate; regular in-person presence at Bay Area events is core to the role
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Nice to have
- Experience at an AI infrastructure, developer tools, or cloud company
- An existing presence or network in the SF AI/developer community
- Experience producing workshop or hands-on lab content
- An active technical presence on X, with an engaged audience of AI practitioners
COMPENSATION RANGE:
- $150,000 - $174,000
This is a remote role
JR: 2026-8081
LI-Remote
WHY YOU'LL LIKE WORKING FOR DIGITALOCEAN
- We innovate with purpose. You'll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud and AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, and scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action and a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, and decisions.
- We prioritize career development. At DO, you'll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth and development.
- We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations and preferences.
- We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is based on market data, relevant years of experience, and skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DigitalOcean is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.
APPLICATION LIMIT
You may apply to a maximum of 3 positions within any 180-day period. This policy promotes better role-candidate matching and encourages thoughtful applications where your qualifications align most strongly.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Developer Evangelist
Document your technical communication portfolio early
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements before recruiting. Compile published developer content, conference talks, and open-source contributions now so your credentials align precisely with the role definition your employer will submit to DOL.
Target tech companies with dedicated developer relations teams
Not every company understands that Developer Evangelist fits a specialty occupation definition. Focus on employers with established DevRel teams, as they've likely navigated PERM before and won't need convincing that the role requires a degree in a specific technical field.
Clarify whether EB-2 or EB-3 fits your credentials
A bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering typically supports EB-3. If you hold a master's degree or can demonstrate progressive responsibility in developer advocacy, ask your employer's immigration counsel to evaluate EB-2 eligibility before PERM is filed.
Search for green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Developer Evangelist roles where employers have active PERM or I-140 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces that sponsorship track record directly, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a permanent resident.
Verify prevailing wage before your offer stage
DOL's PERM process requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your role and location. Run your job title and ZIP code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiating your offer, so neither side is surprised when the employer submits the LCA.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit timeline
After your employer files PERM, DOL may audit the recruitment documentation, which can add months to the process. Ask your employer whether they're prepared to retain job ads, interview notes, and rejection logs for three years, as USCIS can request these during the I-140 stage.
Green Card Developer Evangelist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Evangelist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Developer Evangelist roles typically qualify for EB-3 when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if your employer can demonstrate your credentials are substantially above the minimum. The O*NET profile for this occupation supports the specialty occupation argument under both categories.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status capped at six years. There's no lottery, and EB-3 has no annual numerical cap that affects most nationalities the way H-1B visa selection does. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years or more, whereas H-1B status can begin within months of an offer.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes, and many employers file PERM concurrently with or shortly after an H-1B approval. Starting PERM early matters because H-1B extensions beyond six years generally require an approved I-140 or a pending PERM that's been filed for 365 days or more. Waiting until your fifth year on H-1B to start PERM significantly increases your risk of a status gap.
Where can I find Developer Evangelist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Developer Evangelist roles by employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're not speculating about whether a company will sponsor. Searching by sponsorship history is more reliable than asking during a cold outreach, since companies that have filed before understand the process and are more likely to do it again.
What documentation should I gather before my employer starts the PERM process?
Your employer's immigration attorney will need your complete education records, official transcripts, and a credentials evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. For Developer Evangelist roles, documented evidence of technical depth, such as published developer content, API documentation you've authored, or conference presentations, strengthens the specialty occupation case and helps your employer define minimum job requirements accurately before recruitment begins.