Developer Advocate

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses, focusing on immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$157,000 - $218,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AR/VR
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Description For Developer Advocate

Meta Reality Labs (RL) is seeking an experienced Developer Advocate to join their Quest Developer Ecosystem team, focusing on the Horizon World platform. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of virtual reality experiences and developer ecosystems.

The position combines technical expertise with developer relations, requiring a deep understanding of immersive technologies and strong communication skills. As a Developer Advocate, you'll be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with third-party developers, helping them adopt new development frameworks, and ensuring the success of the Horizon World platform.

Key aspects of the role include running scaled programs in various markets, organizing developer contests and hackathons, and serving as a thought leader in the XR space. You'll work directly with developers to create engaging Worlds, lead hands-on programming workshops, and be responsible for growing the developer community.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience working with digital creators or game developers, along with technical expertise in Unity and/or Unreal technologies. You'll need to demonstrate strong presentation skills, program management abilities, and a track record of translating insights into impactful results.

This role offers competitive compensation ($157,000-$218,000/year plus bonus and equity) and the opportunity to work at Meta, a company at the forefront of the next evolution in social technology. You'll be part of shaping the future of digital connection, moving beyond traditional screens into immersive experiences that break the constraints of physical limitations.

Working at Meta's Reality Labs division means being at the cutting edge of AR/VR technology, collaborating with talented teams, and having a direct impact on how millions of users experience virtual reality. If you're passionate about developer relations, immersive technologies, and building communities, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the XR industry.

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Responsibilities For Developer Advocate

  • Inspire, educate and engage early stage developers on Horizon Worlds opportunities
  • Devise programs with Product Marketing to execute growth initiatives
  • Lead regional developer contests, hackathons and scaled funded initiatives
  • Build and nurture developer pipeline and collect product feedback
  • Serve as thought leader providing guidance on best practices and industry trends
  • Define regional strategy for developer focus
  • Present at conferences, meet-ups and events
  • Educate developers through communication channels
  • Build badging system for program members
  • Work directly with 3rd-party developers on Horizon Worlds

Requirements For Developer Advocate

  • 8+ years experience working with digital creators, game developers, or partner management
  • Experience with Unity and/or Unreal technologies
  • Fundamental understanding of modern app development and optimization
  • Proven presentation skills
  • Understanding of program effectiveness measurement with KPIs
  • Experience translating insights and data into results
  • Experience leading cross-functional efforts
  • Proven communication and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher

Benefits For Developer Advocate

Equity
  • bonus
  • equity
  • benefits

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