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Postman

Senior Developer Advocate

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$210K - $230K/yr

About You * 5+ years of professional software development experience, with strong API (REST ... in a developer advocacy, developer relations, or developer education role. * Proven ability to ...

Nvidia

OR · On-site

The NVIDIA developer marketing group is looking for a developer advocate who is passionate about ... In-depth knowledge of software architecture, system design, and application development. * Hands-on ...

Nvidia

OR · On-site

The NVIDIA developer marketing group is looking for a developer advocate who is passionate about ... In-depth knowledge of software architecture, system design, and application development. * Hands-on ...

Nebius

Developer Advocate - Physical AI & Robotics

Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. The Role We're looking for a Developer Advocat e who can make Nebius the easiest place to ...

Nebius

Developer Advocate - Token Factory

$150K - $187K/yr

Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. The role We're looking for a scrappy, resourceful Developer Advocate to help grow Token ...

Atika Technologies

Senior Software Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$121K - $159K/yr

... a developer advocate for the API Management Program Make optimum utilization of engineering tools and technologies to maintain a high productivity level in the team Qualifications Master's or ...

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How much do software developer advocate jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for software 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 Software Developer Advocate vs Software Engineer?

AspectSoftware Developer AdvocateSoftware Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires a computer science degree or related certifications, strong communication skillsRequires a computer science degree, coding proficiency, and technical expertise
Work EnvironmentEngages with developer communities, creates content, presents at events, collaborates with product teamsDevelops, tests, and maintains software applications within teams or projects
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by tech companies, cloud providers, and API platforms to promote developer engagementUsed across software development companies, startups, and tech firms for product creation

While both roles require technical knowledge, a Software Developer Advocate focuses on community engagement, content creation, and promoting developer tools, whereas a Software Engineer primarily designs and builds software solutions. Understanding these differences helps clarify career paths and employer expectations in the tech industry.

Infographic showing various Software Developer Advocate job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 53% Full Time, 27% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $86,320 per year, or $41.5 per hour.
Principal Developer Advocate (watsonx.data)

Principal Developer Advocate (watsonx.data)

IBM

San Jose, CA • On-site

Full-time

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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 72 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

99th of 188 rated software companies

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Job Summary:
IBM Software is transforming client challenges into solutions with AI-powered, cloud-native products. As a Principal Developer Advocate, you will improve how developers learn and succeed using IBM technology, driving the developer adoption strategy for watsonx.data and collaborating with product and engineering teams.
Responsibilities:
• take a senior, hands-on role within our Developer Relations team for watsonx.data
• help drive the execution of our developer adoption strategy for our Lakehouse technologies such as Presto, Spark and Velox
• work closely with the existing DevRel team to turn strategy into concrete outcomes
• work closely with the product, engineering and design teams building the product
• help scale programs
• improve how we operate
• raise the bar on the quality and consistency of our developer-facing work.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of experience in developer advocacy, DevRel, or technical evangelism roles.
• Demonstrated communication and storytelling skills across written, video, and live formats.
• Considered an expert in technologies such as Presto, Spark and Velox
• Experience using APIs, SDKs, and developer tools.
• Strong presence in developer communities, with hands-on experience organizing and hosting (virtual) developer events.
Preferred:
• Proven ability to execute and scale developer relations initiatives as part of a team.
• Experience building and scaling developer communities.
• Experience advocating for open-core software
• Willingness to travel for conferences, meetups, and community events as needed
Company:
IBM provides technology and consulting, including software, infrastructure systems, and cloud-based solutions. Founded in 1911, the company is headquartered in Armonk, USA, with a team of 10001+ employees. The company is currently Late Stage.

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At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

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