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Developer Advocate

ExaSan Francisco, CaliforniaMarketing
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Salary
$130K - $230K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
31 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Developer Advocate position at Exa is a full-time, in-person engineering role based in San Francisco, California or New York, designed for professionals with a strong background in software development and AI technologies. This position suits an experienced builder who can create practical applications with the Exa API and inspire fellow developers to adopt the technology through engaging presentations and code.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain a growing library of working code, reference agents, integration examples, and demos tailored for specific developer use cases.
Represent Exa as a teacher and speaker at conference talks, meetups, workshops, hackathons, and streams.
Engage with public forums to answer questions, unblock developers, and provide genuine support within user communities.
Create and maintain software integrations with frameworks and developer tools in collaboration with the Head of DevRel.
Gather technical friction points from building and report specific feedback back to the Product and Engineering teams.

Requirements

Three or more years of professional experience as a software engineer, developer advocate, or a combination of both.
Real fluency in the artificial intelligence stack, including hands-on experience building with large language models, agents, and retrieval systems.
Publicly available artifacts such as code repositories, talks, streams, tutorials, or side projects.
Strong live communication skills with the ability to teach technical concepts to a live audience.
Genuine enthusiasm for assisting other developers and comfort working in public while accepting technical feedback.
AI-native working habits that include daily use of AI tooling and informed opinions on its limitations.

Nice to Have

Recognizable open source contributions.
Prior employment experience at an API-first or developer tools company.
An established reputation or following within the AI developer community.
Previous experience running workshops or mentoring at hackathons.
Broad skill range extending beyond code into video production, writing, or design.

Skills and Tools

Large language models (LLMs)
AI agents and retrieval systems
API integrations
Public speaking and technical writing
Developer tooling and frameworks

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $130,000 and $230,000 in USD.
Premium medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside monthly wellness and commuter benefits.
Reimbursement for eligible egg freezing and related medical expenses up to a $15,000 lifetime maximum.
Sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave for new parents.
Daily catered lunch and dinner, stocked snacks, fresh morning bread, and weekly milk tea deliveries.
Visa sponsorship available for exceptional candidates.

About the Company

Exa is building a search engine for the AI era backed by a $250M Series C funding round led by a16z, bringing its valuation to $2.2 billion. The company operates with a San Francisco-based team of approximately one hundred individuals focused on transforming search technology.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Exa careers page to submit your application.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Developer Advocate role?

The salary ranges from $130,000 to $230,000 per year in USD.

Where is this job located?

This is an in-person role located at either the San Francisco headquarters or the New York office.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 3+ years of experience as a software engineer, developer advocate, or a mix of both.

Does Exa offer visa sponsorship for this position?

Yes, Exa sponsors visas for exceptional candidates.

What benefits are included with employment?

Benefits include premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, monthly wellness and commuter benefits, family planning assistance, paid parental leave, and daily catered meals.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Exa careers page.

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