Developer Advocate

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses through social technology and immersive experiences like AR and VR.
$157,000 - $218,000
Frontend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
AR/VR

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 by helping third-party developers adopt new development frameworks.

The position combines technical expertise with developer relations, requiring a deep understanding of Unity and Unreal technologies, along with excellent communication skills. As a Developer Advocate, you'll be responsible for running scaled programs in markets, recruiting and growing developer cohorts, and serving as a bridge between the developer community and Meta's internal teams.

The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $157,000 to $218,000 annually, plus bonus and equity opportunities. You'll be working with cutting-edge AR/VR technology at one of the world's leading tech companies, helping to build the next evolution in social technology beyond traditional 2D screens.

Key responsibilities include leading developer contests and hackathons, building and nurturing developer pipelines, and serving as a thought leader in the XR space. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of relevant experience, strong technical knowledge of modern app development, and proven ability to manage cross-functional projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about immersive technologies who wants to play a crucial role in shaping the future of virtual reality platforms while working with Meta's innovative Quest and Horizon Worlds platforms. The position offers the chance to work on groundbreaking technology while helping other developers create extraordinary experiences that will define the future of digital interaction.

Last updated 12 hours ago

Responsibilities For Developer Advocate

  • Inspire, educate and engage early stage developers on Horizon Worlds opportunities
  • Devise and execute growth initiatives programs with Product Marketing
  • Lead regional developer contests, hackathons and scaled funded initiatives
  • Build and nurture developer pipeline and collect product feedback
  • Serve as thought leader and provide guidance on best practices
  • 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
  • Lead hands-on programming workshops and labs

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, influencing and problem-solving skills
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher

Benefits For Developer Advocate

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits package

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