Developer Advocates (also called DevRel Engineers) build product adoption among developer audiences — technical content, conference talks, OSS contributions, sample code, community engagement, and feedback loops to product / engineering. The role sits at the intersection of engineering, marketing, and education.
Salary by Experience Level
Junior
$90,000 – $125,000
per year
Mid-Level
$130,000 – $190,000
per year
Senior
$200,000 – $320,000
per year
Required Skills
Strong programming (typically TS, Python, or Go)Technical writingPublic speakingVideo production (YouTube, demos)OSS contribution and maintenanceCommunity engagement (Discord, Reddit, X)Product feedback loopsWorkshop / curriculum design