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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 Senior Developer Advocate
Document your technical writing and speaking portfolio
PERM requires your employer to define the job's minimum requirements, and Developer Advocate roles often blend software engineering with public communication. Collect code samples, conference talk recordings, and published tutorials so your credentials align precisely with the USCIS specialty occupation standard during I-140 review.
Target employers with dedicated developer relations teams
Companies that staff a full Developer Relations or DevRel team have already internalized the role's legitimacy and are far more likely to have PERM infrastructure in place. Search for open Developer Advocate positions at cloud platforms, API-first companies, and developer tools vendors with established engineering orgs.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for a Developer Advocate in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 15-1252 or 27-3041 before negotiating, since the wage level recorded on the LCA locks your floor for the entire PERM and I-140 process.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring Developer Advocate roles
Filtering job postings by sponsorship history saves weeks of outreach to employers who have never filed a PERM. Migrate Mate surfaces Developer Advocate and Developer Relations roles at companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship records, letting you focus applications where the path to permanent residency already exists.
Clarify the job duties split during PERM drafting
PERM officers scrutinize Developer Advocate roles because the duties can span coding, marketing, and education. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to ensure the PERM job description emphasizes the technical requirements, since a description that reads as primarily communications-focused can complicate the specialty occupation classification at the I-140 stage.
Time your filing to account for EB-3 priority date movement
For most countries outside India and China, EB-3 priority dates move relatively predictably, but filing early locks in the earliest possible date. Ask your employer to file PERM as soon as your offer is firm rather than waiting until your current status nears expiration, since PERM alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 can even be submitted.
Green Card Senior Developer Advocate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Developer Advocate role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Senior Developer Advocate positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. EB-2 is available if the role normally requires an advanced degree or if your employer can demonstrate the position demands specialized knowledge beyond what a bachelor's program covers. Your employer's immigration counsel drafts the PERM job description to target the appropriate category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap, whereas PERM-based green card sponsorship leads directly to lawful permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 professional level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together take two to four years for most nationalities, compared to the H-1B's faster initial authorization. Green card sponsorship also ties less directly to a single employer once you reach the portability threshold.
What makes the PERM process more complicated for Developer Advocate roles specifically?
PERM requires the employer to prove no qualified U.S. worker is available for the exact role described in the application. Developer Advocate duties often overlap with marketing and community management, which can attract a broader applicant pool than purely engineering roles. If DOL finds qualified U.S. applicants during the supervised recruitment period, the PERM can be denied. A tightly scoped, technically grounded job description that emphasizes software development and systems knowledge reduces that risk.
How do I find employers who have sponsored green cards for Developer Advocate roles before?
PERM filings are disclosed in DOL's public database, so you can search for employers who have sponsored similar roles historically. Migrate Mate aggregates this sponsorship data and surfaces Senior Developer Advocate and Developer Relations positions at companies with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing records, removing the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who may have no sponsorship process in place.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-140 has been approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, federal portability rules allow you to move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. Switching before that window resets the PERM process entirely. Developer Advocate and Developer Relations roles generally qualify as same or similar to each other and to related software engineering positions, but confirm the SOC code alignment with an immigration attorney before accepting a new offer.