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Developer Relations roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your I-140, putting you on a path to permanent residency rather than a renewable work visa.
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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.
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.
As a part of this role, you will help democratize advanced AI and cloud innovation across the Americas by empowering all developer communities, both physical and virtual with frictionless, high-impact technical enablement. You will scale reach and drive cost-effective activations by delivering turnkey, workshop kits, streaming engaging virtual campaigns, and sharing high-quality digital content across various online networks, partner platforms, regional communities and Google developer ecosystem.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven track record of setting technical strategy for large teams and large projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product engagement and identify user needs.
- Attend or facilitate conferences and events to gain and share insights on user experience and technologies.
- Lead strategic developer programs and act as an authority in the domain.
- Contribute input and feedback on products or programs, and represent the interests of partners to internal stakeholders.
BENEFITS
Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
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.
ABOUT THE JOB
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.
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.
As a part of this role, you will help democratize advanced AI and cloud innovation across the Americas by empowering all developer communities, both physical and virtual with frictionless, high-impact technical enablement. You will scale reach and drive cost-effective activations by delivering turnkey, workshop kits, streaming engaging virtual campaigns, and sharing high-quality digital content across various online networks, partner platforms, regional communities and Google developer ecosystem.
The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're the driving force behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of our cutting-edge AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $192000 - $278000 (USD) + 20% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven track record of setting technical strategy for large teams and large projects.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage product engagement and identify user needs.
- Attend or facilitate conferences and events to gain and share insights on user experience and technologies.
- Lead strategic developer programs and act as an authority in the domain.
- Contribute input and feedback on products or programs, and represent the interests of partners to internal stakeholders.
BENEFITS
Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: New York, NY, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Developer Relations
Document your technical depth before applying
PERM requires your employer to advertise the role at the level you actually fill it. Gather publications, conference talks, SDK documentation you've authored, and developer community contributions now, these support both your EB-2 advanced-degree case and any future RFE response.
Target companies with PERM filing history
Not every tech company has run PERM for a Developer Relations role before. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers who have sponsored green cards for technical roles, so you're not educating a hiring manager about the process from scratch.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Developer Relations sits between engineering and marketing, and some DOL reviewers have questioned whether it requires a degree in a specific field. Review the O*NET occupation profile for the closest matching SOC code and confirm your job duties map to the technical requirements, not the marketing side.
Raise sponsorship intent during the offer stage
Ask explicitly whether the employer has a PERM sponsorship policy before signing an offer letter. Some companies sponsor H-1B visa extensions but stop short of green card filings, knowing this early saves you from a difficult conversation after your first year.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and job level throughout the green card process. Look up your role's wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating, since your certified wage locks in a floor that follows you to I-485 adjudication.
Align your I-140 category with your actual credentials
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent, or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 covers candidates with a bachelor's degree. USCIS reviews transcripts and employment history closely, so confirm which category you qualify for before your employer files.
Green Card Developer Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Relations role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes, Developer Relations positions can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. The key is demonstrating that the position is a specialty occupation, meaning a specific degree in a relevant field is normally required for entry into the job, not just preferred.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship grants temporary work authorization for up to six years before requiring an extension tied to a pending green card. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you can file I-485 for lawful permanent residency. EB-3 sponsorship carries no annual numerical cap at the petition stage, though per-country visa queues affect how long you wait after I-140 approval.
Which EB category is more common for Developer Relations professionals?
EB-3 is the more common path for candidates entering with a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. EB-2 applies if you hold a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a specialty directly related to the role. Some Developer Relations candidates pursue EB-2 using a combination of a technical undergraduate degree and documented years of experience in developer advocacy or platform engineering.
How can I find employers who will sponsor a green card for Developer Relations roles?
The most reliable approach is to identify companies with a documented history of PERM filings for technical roles. Migrate Mate lets you search and filter employers by green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already run the PERM process for similar positions rather than trying to convince an employer to start the process for the first time.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your I-485 is pending, you may be able to port to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For Developer Relations, the new role must remain in a technical or developer-facing capacity. USCIS evaluates portability requests based on SOC codes and the substantive duties described in both the original PERM application and the new position.