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Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Director of Developer Relations.
About the job
We’re hiring a Sr Director of Developer Relations to lead the global team building the strategies and programs that inspire and equip developers to win with Twilio. You’ll lead a unique, world-class org of hybrid engineer-marketers as you evolve the GTM motion that Twilio pioneered. This is a high-visibility, high-agency role reporting into Marketing, while working lockstep with Product and Go-To-Market.
The DevRel team at Twilio exists to make heroes of developers in their own organizations. You'll ensure we do this by showing up where developers live, both online and offline, while being humble, authentic and acting as a servant leader in the community. You are strategic yet deeply plugged into the Dev ecosystem, turning community engagement, technical contributions, and developer awareness into a steady drum.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Serve as a figurehead, influencer, and key speaker on the global DevRel circuit, setting a high standard for how Twilio engages with builders online and offline.
- Define the long-term global narrative for developer marketing. Build consensus and influence at the executive level to ensure cross-functional alignment with Product, Marketing, and GTM teams.
- Recruit, mentor, and cultivate a unique global organization of Developer Evangelists, Advocates, and community specialists. Foster a culture of technical excellence that blends engineering rigor with world-class marketing storytelling.
- Guide and scale Twilio's global Startups Program, help the team shape the strategic frameworks, partnerships, and early-stage developer initiatives that establish Twilio as the foundational tech stack for the next generation of high-growth companies.
- Oversee a comprehensive technical content program (covering video, newsletters, and YouTube) to showcase the “art of the possible” with Twilio. Partner closely with the PR team to fuel our creator and influencer engine, leveraging both internal advocates and external partners to amplify developer-first storytelling.
- Evolve our community and forums strategy into a modern, high-engagement motion. Build robust User-Generated Content (UGC) and ambassador programs that turn developers into long-term advocates across modern developer surfaces.
- Spearhead Twilio’s Builder event strategy, ensuring our team is on the ground at major developer gatherings & meetups by showing, not just telling. Build strategic relationships with adjacent ecosystem partners to unlock high-impact co-marketing and launch activations.
- Act as the ultimate steward of the developer experience. Navigate and facilitate complex, sensitive public community situations with high empathy, tact, and professional media coordination, while synthesizing community signals to directly inform the product roadmap.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
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Required:
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7+ years of leadership experience managing developer relations, technical evangelism, or community advocacy programs (and 10+ years total working in this technical field).
- Proven track record of building, training, and scaling outstanding technical global teams to support local and global stakeholders.
- Deep technical baseline with an understanding of software developer personas and workflows (e.g., former full-time developer or hands-on software development experience).
- Strong data-driven execution skills with a demonstrated understanding of marketing motions and user growth metrics.
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships with C-level executives, journalists, bloggers, and industry analysts.
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Desired:
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Experience leading a developer relations team that directly supports a bottom-up, Product-Led Growth (PLG) self-service GTM motion.
- Firsthand experience contributing to or directing prominent open-source software communities or public engineering forums.
- An established professional network spanning a diverse set of technical communities, platform ecosystems, and developer networks.
Location
This role will be remote and based in the USA.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with developers, customers, and each other. For this role, approximately 30% travel is anticipated.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Compensation
Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.: $275,840 - $344,800.
- Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $292,080 - $365,100.
- Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $324,480 - $405,600.
This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until November 13, 2026 but may change based on business needs.
See yourself at Twilio
Join the team as Twilio’s next Senior Director of Developer Relations.
About the job
We’re hiring a Sr Director of Developer Relations to lead the global team building the strategies and programs that inspire and equip developers to win with Twilio. You’ll lead a unique, world-class org of hybrid engineer-marketers as you evolve the GTM motion that Twilio pioneered. This is a high-visibility, high-agency role reporting into Marketing, while working lockstep with Product and Go-To-Market.
The DevRel team at Twilio exists to make heroes of developers in their own organizations. You'll ensure we do this by showing up where developers live, both online and offline, while being humble, authentic and acting as a servant leader in the community. You are strategic yet deeply plugged into the Dev ecosystem, turning community engagement, technical contributions, and developer awareness into a steady drum.
Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll:
- Serve as a figurehead, influencer, and key speaker on the global DevRel circuit, setting a high standard for how Twilio engages with builders online and offline.
- Define the long-term global narrative for developer marketing. Build consensus and influence at the executive level to ensure cross-functional alignment with Product, Marketing, and GTM teams.
- Recruit, mentor, and cultivate a unique global organization of Developer Evangelists, Advocates, and community specialists. Foster a culture of technical excellence that blends engineering rigor with world-class marketing storytelling.
- Guide and scale Twilio's global Startups Program, help the team shape the strategic frameworks, partnerships, and early-stage developer initiatives that establish Twilio as the foundational tech stack for the next generation of high-growth companies.
- Oversee a comprehensive technical content program (covering video, newsletters, and YouTube) to showcase the “art of the possible” with Twilio. Partner closely with the PR team to fuel our creator and influencer engine, leveraging both internal advocates and external partners to amplify developer-first storytelling.
- Evolve our community and forums strategy into a modern, high-engagement motion. Build robust User-Generated Content (UGC) and ambassador programs that turn developers into long-term advocates across modern developer surfaces.
- Spearhead Twilio’s Builder event strategy, ensuring our team is on the ground at major developer gatherings & meetups by showing, not just telling. Build strategic relationships with adjacent ecosystem partners to unlock high-impact co-marketing and launch activations.
- Act as the ultimate steward of the developer experience. Navigate and facilitate complex, sensitive public community situations with high empathy, tact, and professional media coordination, while synthesizing community signals to directly inform the product roadmap.
Qualifications
Twilio values diverse experiences from all kinds of industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!
-
Required:
-
7+ years of leadership experience managing developer relations, technical evangelism, or community advocacy programs (and 10+ years total working in this technical field).
- Proven track record of building, training, and scaling outstanding technical global teams to support local and global stakeholders.
- Deep technical baseline with an understanding of software developer personas and workflows (e.g., former full-time developer or hands-on software development experience).
- Strong data-driven execution skills with a demonstrated understanding of marketing motions and user growth metrics.
-
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships with C-level executives, journalists, bloggers, and industry analysts.
-
Desired:
-
Experience leading a developer relations team that directly supports a bottom-up, Product-Led Growth (PLG) self-service GTM motion.
- Firsthand experience contributing to or directing prominent open-source software communities or public engineering forums.
- An established professional network spanning a diverse set of technical communities, platform ecosystems, and developer networks.
Location
This role will be remote and based in the USA.
Travel
We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with developers, customers, and each other. For this role, approximately 30% travel is anticipated.
What We Offer
Working at Twilio offers many benefits, including competitive pay, generous time off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.
Compensation
Please note this role is open to candidates outside of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington D.C., and Washington State. The information below is provided for candidates hired in those locations only.
The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:
- Based in Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Vermont or Washington D.C.: $275,840 - $344,800.
- Based in New York, New Jersey, Washington State, or California (outside of the San Francisco Bay area): $292,080 - $365,100.
- Based in the San Francisco Bay area, California: $324,480 - $405,600.
This role may be eligible to participate in Twilio’s equity plan and corporate bonus plan. All roles are generally eligible for the following benefits: health care insurance, 401(k) retirement account, paid sick time, paid personal time off, paid parental leave.
The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Applications for this role are intended to be accepted until November 13, 2026 but may change based on business needs.
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Frame your credentials around specialty occupation standards
PERM requires your role to normally demand a degree in a specific field. Document how your computer science or engineering degree directly ties to the DevRel responsibilities in your job offer letter and resume, not just your general tech background.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Sponsoring a green card costs employers more time and money than an H-1B visa. Use Migrate Mate to filter Developer Relations Manager openings by employers who have filed PERM applications before, so you're not introducing the concept cold.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your wait
If your DevRel role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers file under EB-3. If you hold a master's or the role demands one, push for EB-2 classification, which can reduce your priority date wait depending on your country of birth.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing eligibility
If your priority date is current when the I-140 is approved, you can file your I-485 adjustment of status at the same time. Confirm this option with your employer's immigration counsel before signing an offer, since it significantly accelerates your timeline.
Prepare a clear record of open-source and community contributions
PERM recruitment must show no qualified U.S. workers are available. Documented GitHub activity, conference talks, and developer community leadership strengthen your uniqueness argument and reduce the risk of USCIS issuing a Request for Evidence on your I-140.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing in your offer negotiation
Employers can begin the PERM prevailing wage determination with DOL before your start date. Ask for a written commitment on when sponsorship will start, since delays beyond six months push out your priority date and extend your path to lawful permanent residency.
Green Card Developer Relations Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Relations Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Developer Relations Manager positions typically qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if your credentials and experience meet the higher standard. Your employer's job description must consistently reflect the degree requirement throughout the PERM process.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent rather than temporary, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: the full PERM-to-green-card process takes two to five or more years depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog, compared to an H-1B approval in a few months. Many professionals hold H-1B status while their green card case is pending.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Developer Relations Manager?
Your employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment, including job postings, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The PERM application is then filed with DOL for certification, a process that takes roughly six to eighteen months including the recruitment period and DOL review. Only after PERM certification can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
How do I find Developer Relations Manager jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship directly, which makes filtering by employer filing history the most reliable approach. Migrate Mate lets you search Developer Relations Manager openings and filter for employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship would need to be negotiated from scratch.
Can my employer start the PERM process if I'm currently on an H-1B?
Yes, your employer can file a PERM application while you're working on an H-1B, and this is actually the most common path. Starting PERM early matters because your priority date is set when DOL receives the application, not when it's approved. Under AC21, once your I-140 is approved and your PERM has been pending for 365 days, you gain additional portability protections if you change employers.