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Developer Relations Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, making sponsorship a multi-step process that rewards early planning and the right employer match.
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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. 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Developer Relations Engineer
Document your specialty occupation credentials early
Gather transcripts, degree equivalency evaluations, and employment letters that establish your technical background in developer advocacy or developer experience. PERM requires proving your degree directly relates to the Developer Relations Engineer role, so vague credentials create delays.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify companies that have sponsored Developer Relations Engineers before. Firms with repeated filings in this job category have established internal processes and are far less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before applying
EB-2 requires a master's degree or its equivalent in a related field; EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals. Most Developer Relations Engineer postings accept both, but confirming which category your credentials support lets you negotiate the right petition structure upfront.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search for Developer Relations Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to surface companies with verified green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-2 or EB-3 category saves weeks of manual research and connects you directly to active sponsoring employers in the tech sector.
Negotiate PERM timeline into your offer letter
Ask your hiring manager to confirm when the PERM labor certification will be filed after your start date. Employers often delay initiating the process without a written commitment, and late filings push your I-140 and adjustment of status further into the future.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Developer Relations Engineer duties span technical writing, software development, and community strategy. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this role to confirm the position requires a specific degree field, which is what USCIS and DOL evaluate during PERM and I-140 adjudication.
Green Card Developer Relations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Relations Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 is available to candidates holding a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in a directly related field. EB-3 covers professionals with a relevant bachelor's degree. Because Developer Relations Engineer positions typically require a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline, most candidates qualify under one of the two categories depending on their specific credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Developer Relations Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, with selection by lottery for most applicants. EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based green cards carry no lottery and lead to permanent residency. The PERM labor certification process takes longer than an H-1B filing, often 12 to 24 months before the I-140 stage, but the outcome is permanent authorization rather than a status tied to a single employer.
How can I find Developer Relations Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Search for Developer Relations Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters positions by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This avoids applying to companies that list technical roles but have no track record of completing the PERM and I-140 process, saving you significant time and reducing the risk of stalled sponsorship after you have already accepted an offer.
What does the PERM labor certification process require for this role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the Developer Relations Engineer position. If recruitment is successful, DOL certifies the PERM application and the employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Your priority date is set when the PERM is filed, which determines your place in the green card queue.
Can I change jobs after my green card sponsorship is started?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar Developer Relations Engineer role without restarting the process, as long as your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. Changing jobs before I-140 approval typically requires your new employer to restart the full PERM process.