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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level developer advocate in the United States is $86,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $170,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Developer Advocate vs Entry Level Software Engineer?

AspectEntry Level Developer AdvocateEntry Level Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, strong communication skillsBachelor's in CS or related field, programming knowledge
Work EnvironmentTech companies, community events, online platformsDevelopment teams, corporate offices, startups
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in tech companies focusing on developer relationsCommon across software development companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles focused on advocacy and community engagementPeople looking for coding and development roles

The Entry Level Developer Advocate primarily focuses on engaging with developer communities, creating content, and promoting products, while the Entry Level Software Engineer concentrates on coding, developing software solutions, and technical implementation. Both roles require a foundational understanding of technology, but their day-to-day tasks and employer expectations differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Developer Advocate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,320 per year, or $41.5 per hour.

Entry-Level Developer Advocate - AI & Open Source at IBM San Jose, CA

JIT Global Freight Solution P Ltd

San Jose, CA • On-site

$85 - $120/hr

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Posted 11 days ago

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Entry‑Level Developer Advocate – AI & Open Source – IBM. San Jose, CA.

Introduction

About the Role: Are you passionate about empowering developers and shaping the future of AI and open‑source technologies? IBM is looking for an enthusiastic Entry‑Level Developer Advocate to help developers succeed with our strategic AI products and open‑source initiatives. In this role, you'll create engaging content, write sample code, and build community experiences that make it easier for developers to learn, build, and innovate. You'll also play a critical role in surfacing unmet developer needs and translating them into actionable feedback for product teams, documentation improvements, and better developer experiences.

Why Join Us
  • Be part of a mission‑driven team shaping the future of AI and open source.
  • Work with cutting‑edge technologies and world‑class engineers.
  • Grow your career in developer advocacy and technical communication.
  • Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.
Your role and responsibilities
  • Create Content: Develop technical tutorials, blog posts, videos, and sample applications that showcase how to use IBM's AI products and open‑source tools effectively.
  • Write Code: Build and maintain example projects, demos, and code snippets that help developers understand and adopt our technologies.
  • Engage the Community: Participate in developer forums, GitHub discussions, Discord/Slack channels, and events to support and grow our developer community.
  • Advocate for Developers: Identify pain points and gaps in documentation, tooling, or product usability, and work with internal teams to improve the developer experience.
  • Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Work closely with engineering, product, and documentation teams to ensure developer feedback is heard and acted upon.
  • Stay Current: Keep up with industry trends in AI, open source, and developer tools to ensure content and advocacy efforts are relevant and impactful.
Required technical and professional expertise
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and open‑source ecosystems.
  • Passion for helping others learn and succeed.
  • Comfortable creating content (written, video, or live presentations).
  • Basic understanding of Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows.
  • Passion for hands‑on learning.
  • Experience with open‑source AI projects.
Preferred technical and professional experience
  • Familiarity with IBM Watson, watsonx, or other AI platforms.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).
  • Experience with developer communities or technical evangelism.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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