Senior Developer Relations Engineer Jobs in California

Senior Developer Relations Engineer jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in software infrastructure, cloud platforms, API ecosystems, and developer tooling across one of the world's most competitive technology labor markets, with openings from mid-level through principal and staff-track roles. San Francisco, San Jose, and Los Angeles are the primary hiring centers, where companies like Google, Salesforce, and Meta have deep, established developer advocacy programs that consistently recruit at the senior level. The most in-demand specialties are cloud and infrastructure advocacy, open-source community leadership, and AI or machine learning developer experience. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerNVIDIA
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring5
Work type60% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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NVIDIA
Senior Developer Relations Manager, Data Platforms
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Senior Developer Relations Manager, Data Platforms
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Account Management
Business Development
Business Strategy
Partnerships & Business Development
$224k - $431k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer
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Developer Relations (DevRel) Engineer
Talentmesh solutions Pvt Ltd
San Francisco, California
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Product Management
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
$40k - $143k.34/yr
On-Site

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Google
Developer Relations Engineer, Android AI
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Developer Relations Engineer, Android AI
Google
Mountain View, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$138k - $197k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Anthropic
Developer Relations
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Developer Relations
Anthropic
San Francisco, California
Customer Success
Technical Product & Program Management
Marketing
Technical Program Management
Growth Marketing
$435k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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NVIDIA
Senior Developer Relations Manager – GR00T End-to-End Workflow
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NVIDIA
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Senior Developer Relations Manager – GR00T End-to-End Workflow
NVIDIA
Santa Clara, California
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$184k - $357k/yr
Doctoral degree in Computer Science
10,000+

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Senior Developer Relations Engineer Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Francisco
15 jobs
Santa Clara
14 jobs
Sunnyvale
1 job
Redwood City
1 job
Mountain View
1 job

Senior Developer Relations Engineer Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • NVIDIA
    NVIDIA15
  • Google
    Google4
  • Box
    Box1
  • Menlo
    Menlo1
  • WorkOS
    WorkOS1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Law & Legal Services
  • Science & Research

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior developer relations engineer jobs across California.

  • Five or more years of experience in developer relations, developer advocacy, or technical evangelism
  • Deep hands-on proficiency with at least one major programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or Go
  • Demonstrated experience building and engaging developer communities at scale
  • Strong public communication skills including conference speaking, technical writing, and live demos
  • Experience designing and shipping developer-facing content including SDKs, tutorials, and sample code
  • Familiarity with developer feedback loops, API design review, and cross-functional product collaboration

Senior Developer Relations Engineer Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a senior developer relations engineer in California?

Senior developer relations engineer roles in California do not require a state-issued license or certification, so the path runs through technical experience and public presence. Most California employers expect a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field, combined with several years working as a software engineer or in a technical advocacy role. Building a public portfolio of talks, open-source contributions, documentation, or developer tutorials is the clearest way to advance into senior-level positions at California technology companies.

Which companies hire senior developer relations engineers in California?

Employers hiring senior developer relations engineers in California right now include NVIDIA, Google, and Box, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. California's density of cloud, platform, and enterprise software companies means senior developer relations roles appear across a wide range of product types, from API providers and infrastructure tools to consumer developer platforms.

Which California cities have the most senior developer relations engineer jobs?

San Francisco, Santa Clara, and California have the most senior developer relations engineer openings in California. The San Francisco Bay Area dominates because it is home to the headquarters and main engineering campuses of the largest cloud, platform, and open-source companies, while Los Angeles has grown as a secondary hub driven by media technology, fintech, and a maturing startup ecosystem that increasingly relies on developer ecosystem programs.

Are there remote senior developer relations engineer jobs in California?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 40% of senior developer relations engineer openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how much of the role centers on written content, online community engagement, and virtual events. The parts of the role most likely to remain on-site are internal cross-functional collaboration and occasional flagship conference appearances tied to a company's home base.

How can I get hired as a senior developer relations engineer in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving from a software engineering or technical writing role into a junior developer advocate or developer programs associate position at a California technology company. Large California employers like Google, Salesforce, and Twilio have structured programs and associate-level roles that accept candidates transitioning from adjacent positions. Building a public record of technical blog posts, recorded conference talks, or open-source documentation contributions makes a candidate immediately credible, and a GitHub portfolio demonstrating working code with clear explanations can substitute for years of formal advocacy experience.

Where can I find and apply to senior developer relations engineer jobs in California?

You can find and apply to senior developer relations engineer jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across industries and experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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