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Sierra

Developer Relations Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $280K/yr

Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience. * 4+ years of experience in hands-on software development of highly technical products or developer relations roles.

Hercules

Developer Relations (DevRel)

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$80K - $180K/yr

What are we looking for? We're hiring a DevRel to own our public community and create unique, engaging content. Who are you? * You are hands-on: you can debug, give architecture guidance, and jump on ...

Fiddler

Developer Relations Advocate

Palo Alto, CA · On-site +1

AI Engineers, Data Science, and business teams use Fiddler AI to monitor, evaluate, secure, analyze, and improve their AI solutions to drive better outcomes. Our platform enables engineering teams ...

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How much do developer relations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for developer relations in California is $108,066.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,100.00 and $148,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Developer Relations job?

Developer Relations (DevRel) is a field focused on building relationships between a company and its developer community. It involves advocacy, education, and support to help developers succeed with the company's products or tools. DevRel professionals create content, engage with developers, provide feedback to internal teams, and foster community growth. Their goal is to enhance developer experience, drive product adoption, and bridge the gap between developers and the organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Developer Relations position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Developer Relations professional, you need a strong background in software development, technical communication, and community engagement, often backed by experience in programming and a relevant technical degree. Familiarity with developer tools, cloud platforms, open-source technologies, and experience using platforms like GitHub or Stack Overflow are commonly required. Excellent public speaking, empathy, and the ability to build strong relationships help you advocate effectively for both developers and internal teams. These skills are essential for bridging the gap between a company’s engineering teams and the broader developer community, ensuring effective communication and mutual success.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in Developer Relations?

A typical day in Developer Relations often involves creating technical content such as blog posts, tutorials, or sample code, while also engaging directly with the developer community through events, forums, and social media. You might attend meetings with product and engineering teams to relay community feedback and discuss product improvements. Additionally, Developer Relations professionals frequently present at conferences, lead webinars, and contribute to open-source projects to foster both awareness and adoption. This role is highly collaborative, requiring coordination between marketing, product, and technical teams to ensure the developer community’s needs are met effectively.

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Developer Relations Manager, Metropolis - Physical AI

Developer Relations Manager, Metropolis - Physical AI

Nvidia

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Are you a rare blend of technical expertise and relationship-building talent? Do you thrive on innovation and want to shape the future of Physical AI? If you're a proactive self-starter who excels in fast-paced environments and delivers top results, we want to hear from you!

As a Developer Relations Manager for NVIDIA Metropolis, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of AI-powered systems that sense, reason, and act. You'll empower developers and cultivate partnerships across a landscape of intelligent environments. Your efforts will directly support NVIDIA's vision for smarter, safer, and more efficient cities, manufacturing, and warehouses-leveraging video analytics and automation. Whether enabling robotics or any AI-infused infrastructure, you'll help bring intelligence to the physical systems that are redefining our world.

What You'll be doing:

  • Build and nurture relationships with ISVs (50+) and partners in industries where AI is redefining operations

  • Engage and support developers, partners, and industry leaders to foster innovation and adoption of AI-powered solutions

  • Provide technical guidance to help developers integrate NVIDIA's latest AI technologies for real-time applications

  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and marketing teams to drive developer engagement and ecosystem growth

  • Accelerate early adoption of new products and support launches and go-to-market strategies

What We need to see:

  • 10 years experience in same technical areas

  • Bachelor's degree or in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

  • Proven success in developer relations, technical evangelism, or a similar technology role

  • Strong technical background in AI - training, simulation, inferencing, intelligent video analytics, VLM models

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across organization

  • Demonstrated leadership in driving partners and achieving bold goals

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd:

  • Hands-on experience with AI for physical systems, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, or intelligent devices, or with NVIDIA platforms (Metropolis, Cosmos, Omniverse, Isaac, CUDA-X)

  • Experience in industrial automation, intelligent spaces, or AI-enabled physical environments

With highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world's most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us, and, due to outstanding growth, our special engineering teams are growing fast. If you're a creative and autonomous professional with a genuine passion for technology, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until March 28, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Nvidia

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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It's a unique legacy of innovation that's fueled by great technology--and amazing people. Today, we're tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what's never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world's best talent.

Industry

Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

1993

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