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Developer Relations Engineer roles sit at the intersection of software engineering and technical advocacy, making them strong candidates for H-1B visa specialty occupation classification. Most employers filing LCAs for these positions code them under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1299, which affects your prevailing wage tier and petition framing.
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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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Confirm your SOC code before filing
DevRel roles get classified under different SOC codes depending on the employer, which changes your prevailing wage requirement. Check the OFLC Wage Search using both 15-1252 and 15-1299 before your employer files the LCA to avoid a mismatch that triggers an RFE.
Document your technical depth on paper
USCIS scrutinizes DevRel petitions because the role blends engineering with advocacy. Your resume and support letter should quantify the software development work, not just the community or content output, to satisfy the specialty occupation standard for a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government contractors can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the annual cap. DevRel roles exist at these employers too, particularly in developer tooling and research platforms, so don't limit your search to commercial tech companies.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsors
Search Developer Relations Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for this job category. That data comes directly from DOL disclosure records, so you're targeting companies that have already cleared the prevailing wage certification process for similar positions.
Start the LCA process before your OPT expires
Your employer must file the LCA with DOL and receive certification before USCIS can accept the I-129 petition. For cap-subject H-1B filings, count back from the October 1 start date and confirm your employer's HR or legal team has the LCA submitted no later than late March.
Negotiate a job description that supports specialty occupation
If the offer letter describes your role primarily as community management or content creation, ask the employer to revise it to lead with the technical requirements, including programming languages, SDK integration, and developer tooling responsibilities, before the petition is drafted.
H-1B Visa Developer Relations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Relations Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, but the petition framing matters. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. DevRel positions that require hands-on software development, SDK work, or systems integration typically qualify. Roles described primarily as marketing or community management face higher scrutiny and are more likely to receive an RFE.
Which SOC code do employers typically use when filing an LCA for a Developer Relations Engineer?
Most employers classify Developer Relations Engineers under SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers) or the broader 15-1299 category for computer occupations not elsewhere classified. The SOC code your employer selects determines the prevailing wage level on the LCA, so confirm it before filing using the OFLC Wage Search. O*NET can also help you identify which classification fits your actual job duties.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Developer Relations Engineer roles?
Search Developer Relations Engineer positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers based on verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. This lets you filter for companies that have already gone through the H-1B process for similar roles rather than relying on job postings that may not reflect actual sponsorship willingness. LCA data is publicly disclosed and updated regularly.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change Developer Relations Engineer jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your previous H-1B was valid when the transfer petition was filed. The new employer files a fresh I-129 with an LCA that reflects the new role and location's prevailing wage.
Does remote work affect my H-1B status as a Developer Relations Engineer?
Yes. H-1B workers must have an LCA certified for every location where they work regularly, including a home office. If you work remotely full-time from a state different from your employer's listed worksite, your employer needs to file an amended petition with an updated LCA for that location. Short-term travel for conferences or customer visits generally doesn't require an amended filing.