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Developer Evangelist roles sit at the intersection of engineering and communication, which means your H-1B visa petition needs to document both your technical credentials and your public-facing work. Employers filing for this title typically classify it under computer occupations SOC codes, and your degree field must align with that classification for USCIS to approve specialty occupation status.
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Apple’s Design and Technology Evangelists inspire and help developers create innovative, intuitive, beautiful, platform-native apps and games through design and technical videos, in-person and online events, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. As part of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team, Evangelism helps to plan and deliver WWDC and Developer Center events by leading the presentation production process, coaching speakers, giving detailed slide design feedback, and managing and staffing design and technology labs. Evangelism drives the Apple Design Awards, briefs and supports developers for 3rd-party Keynote demos, produces and publishes the Apple Design Resources, helps design and write the Human Interface Guidelines, designs and builds the Apple Developer app, and works closely with developers making cutting-edge experiences for new hardware like iPhone Duo, and more. As a UI Frameworks Evangelist on the Evangelism team in Worldwide Developer Relations, you'll help third-party developers adopt UI frameworks and technologies across Apple platforms. You'll work with them to improve the architecture, design, and quality of apps used by millions of people.
DESCRIPTION
You'll work directly with developers on how they build, structure, and migrate their apps, with SwiftUI and related UI frameworks as your primary focus. You'll connect with developers in workshops, present to companies to guide their adoption of Apple technologies, and bring what you learn back to Apple's engineering teams to help guide future features. Many of the projects you take on won't be well defined at the start, and you'll help shape them as you go.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience developing for Apple platforms, including shipped production apps
- Deep expertise in Swift and SwiftUI, with day-to-day fluency in Xcode
- Experience guiding technical direction on a large app or project team and mentoring other engineers
- Clear written and verbal communication, with experience presenting technical content to developers, colleagues, or technical leaders
- Experience delivering work on fixed deadlines, such as release or event milestones
- Comfort with ambiguity, including taking on projects that aren't well defined up front and working across teams and organizations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of UIKit and AppKit, including interoperability with SwiftUI and migrating existing apps
- Familiarity with the Human Interface Guidelines and how UI frameworks integrate with system features
- Familiarity with how AI-assisted and agentic coding is changing the way developers build UI
- Experience planning and overseeing projects
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Apple’s Design and Technology Evangelists inspire and help developers create innovative, intuitive, beautiful, platform-native apps and games through design and technical videos, in-person and online events, workshops, and one-on-one consultations. As part of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Relations team, Evangelism helps to plan and deliver WWDC and Developer Center events by leading the presentation production process, coaching speakers, giving detailed slide design feedback, and managing and staffing design and technology labs. Evangelism drives the Apple Design Awards, briefs and supports developers for 3rd-party Keynote demos, produces and publishes the Apple Design Resources, helps design and write the Human Interface Guidelines, designs and builds the Apple Developer app, and works closely with developers making cutting-edge experiences for new hardware like iPhone Duo, and more. As a UI Frameworks Evangelist on the Evangelism team in Worldwide Developer Relations, you'll help third-party developers adopt UI frameworks and technologies across Apple platforms. You'll work with them to improve the architecture, design, and quality of apps used by millions of people.
DESCRIPTION
You'll work directly with developers on how they build, structure, and migrate their apps, with SwiftUI and related UI frameworks as your primary focus. You'll connect with developers in workshops, present to companies to guide their adoption of Apple technologies, and bring what you learn back to Apple's engineering teams to help guide future features. Many of the projects you take on won't be well defined at the start, and you'll help shape them as you go.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 7+ years of experience developing for Apple platforms, including shipped production apps
- Deep expertise in Swift and SwiftUI, with day-to-day fluency in Xcode
- Experience guiding technical direction on a large app or project team and mentoring other engineers
- Clear written and verbal communication, with experience presenting technical content to developers, colleagues, or technical leaders
- Experience delivering work on fixed deadlines, such as release or event milestones
- Comfort with ambiguity, including taking on projects that aren't well defined up front and working across teams and organizations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- B.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Working knowledge of UIKit and AppKit, including interoperability with SwiftUI and migrating existing apps
- Familiarity with the Human Interface Guidelines and how UI frameworks integrate with system features
- Familiarity with how AI-assisted and agentic coding is changing the way developers build UI
- Experience planning and overseeing projects
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Align your degree to the SOC code
Developer Evangelist roles are typically filed under computer occupations SOC codes. If your degree is in communications or marketing rather than computer science, document your technical coursework and engineering experience explicitly in your petition to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Build a public technical portfolio before applying
USCIS adjudicators scrutinize Developer Evangelist petitions more than pure engineering roles. Conference talks, published tutorials, open-source contributions, and recorded demos function as evidence that your role requires specialized knowledge, not just presentation skills.
Target employers with dedicated developer relations teams
Companies with established DevRel functions understand the specialty occupation argument for this title. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in computer occupations so you're not educating a hiring manager about sponsorship from scratch.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search before you negotiate so you know the floor, and flag any offer below Level II wages as a potential filing risk.
Request cap-exempt filing if your employer qualifies
Developer Evangelist roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or certain government-affiliated entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing, bypassing the annual lottery entirely. Ask your prospective employer's legal team whether the organization meets USCIS cap-exemption criteria before accepting an offer.
Document travel and remote work in your LCA carefully
Developer Evangelists frequently work at conferences, client sites, and co-working spaces outside their primary work location. Each worksite where you'll spend more than 40 hours in a rolling year must be covered by a certified LCA or a short-term placement memo, or you risk a compliance violation.
H-1B Visa Developer Evangelist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Evangelist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the argument requires documentation. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Because Developer Evangelist sits between engineering and advocacy, your employer's petition must demonstrate that the position requires specialized technical knowledge, not just communication skills. A strong job description tied to a computer occupations SOC code and a degree that matches that field strengthens the case significantly.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing H-1B petitions for Developer Evangelist roles?
Most employers file Developer Evangelist roles under SOC 15-1299 (Computer Occupations, All Other) or 15-1252 (Software Developers), depending on the technical depth of the position. The SOC code drives both the prevailing wage calculation and the specialty occupation argument. You can review the O*NET occupation profile for these codes to understand what qualifications USCIS expects the role to require.
How does frequent conference travel affect my H-1B compliance as a Developer Evangelist?
H-1B status ties your authorized employment to the worksites listed on your certified LCA. Developer Evangelists who speak at conferences or visit client offices in multiple states must either have those locations covered by a blanket LCA or rely on the short-term placement provision, which allows work at unlisted sites for up to 60 days per year. Your employer's immigration counsel should track your travel calendar to avoid compliance gaps.
How do I find employers who have a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for Developer Evangelist roles?
Search Migrate Mate to filter employers by their H-1B LCA filing history in computer occupations. Companies that have filed repeatedly in this category already understand the specialty occupation argument for technical advocacy roles, which shortens the petition process and reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence from USCIS.
Can I switch from an H-1B at a software company to a Developer Evangelist role at a different employer without losing my status?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your current H-1B petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation, so make sure the new employer's SOC code and job description support that classification before the transfer is filed.