Senior Developer Advocate, AI
About this role
LaunchDarkly is seeking a Senior Developer Advocate based in Oakland, California, to lead engagement within the local AI developer community. This role suits a technically credible professional who naturally participates in meetups, hackathons, and industry events to build authentic, long-term relationships with practitioners.
Role Overview
As a Senior Developer Advocate, you will drive LaunchDarkly's physical presence across the San Francisco Bay Area by consistently attending in-person developer events multiple times a week. Your focus will be on connecting with AI and platform engineers, gathering crucial feedback on agentic software, and demonstrating how runtime control impacts modern development.
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Salary and Benefits
Target pay is based on geographic zones for Level 4. Zone 1 locations, such as the San Francisco and Bay Area, range from $152,000 to $210,000 per year. Additional compensation and perks include Restricted Stock Units, health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits.
About the Company
LaunchDarkly provides a software delivery platform that helps developers innovate quickly and safely through feature flags, controlled rollouts, and runtime governance. The company fosters a humble, collaborative, and respectful team environment and operates as an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
To submit your application, please visit the official LaunchDarkly careers page.
Questions candidates ask
Where is this position located?
This position is based in Oakland, California, requiring physical presence across the San Francisco Bay Area to attend local events several times a week.
What is the salary range for the San Francisco Bay Area?
For Zone 1 locations including the San Francisco and Bay Area, the target annual pay range is $152,000 to $210,000.
What benefits are included alongside the salary?
The role includes Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), health, vision, and dental insurance, and mental health benefits.
What qualifications are needed for the role?
Candidates need experience in developer advocacy or a customer-facing technical role, residency in the San Francisco Bay Area, strong technical demonstration skills, and a compelling written voice.
How should I apply for this job?
You can apply directly by visiting the official LaunchDarkly careers page.