Claris Developer Advocate

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 226,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Relocation eligibility

Discounted Apple products

Job summary

Claris, an Apple company, is seeking a Developer Advocate to be a trusted, technical voice for developers building on the Claris platform. You will create and deliver technical content, demos, and tutorials that help developers grow from their first project to ambitious builds.

You’ll maintain a consistent presence across live events, video platforms, and external conferences, and you’ll act as a channel between the community and our product and engineering teams—surfacing feedback, coordinating

Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator and storyteller able to simplify complex technical concepts for audiences from beginner to advanced developers.
• Experience creating and delivering technical content (presentations, demos, tutorials) for a developer audience.
• Experience working cross-functionally with product marketing, community, or engineering teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel 5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain a cadence of technically accurate presentations, demos, and tutorials showcasing current Claris platform capabilities.
• Design progressive learning paths from entry-level to advanced that build developer skills and confidence.
• Translate community feedback into actionable insights for product and engineering teams while coordinating launch-ready content.
• Cultivate trusted developer relationships through an active presence across live events, video channels, and conferences.
• Conduct developer research via surveys, interviews, and sentiment analysis to deliver timely, impactful content.

Skills

Strong communication

Public speaking

Cross-functional collaboration

Developer advocacy

Travel readiness

Job description

Sunnyvale, California, United States Software and Services

At Claris, an Apple company, we believe developers change the world when they're empowered to learn, connect, and create together. Our global developer community is one of the most established and passionate in the industry, and it's central to our success. We're looking for a Developer Advocate to be a trusted, technical voice for developers building on the Claris platform. You'll create and deliver technical content, demos, and tutorials that help developers grow from their first project to advanced, ambitious builds. You'll maintain a consistent presence across live events, video platforms, and external conferences, and you'll act as a channel between the developer community and our product and engineering teams — surfacing feedback, coordinating launch‑ready content, and ensuring developers are informed and inspired as new capabilities ship.

Description

Working closely with Product Marketing, the Community & Learning team, and the broader Marcom and GTM teams, you'll help create a cohesive, high‑impact experience that deepens engagement and strengthens the Claris developer ecosystem. If you're passionate about technical storytelling, building developer trust, and helping others succeed with the platform, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain a consistent cadence of technically accurate presentations, demos, and tutorials showcasing current Claris platform capabilities.
• Design progressive learning paths from entry‑level to advanced that build developer skills and confidence to create ambitious solutions.
• Synthesize community feedback into actionable insights for product and engineering teams while partnering with Product Marketing on launch readiness.
• Cultivate trusted developer relationships through an active, intentional presence across live events, video channels, and conferences.
• Conduct structured developer research—via surveys, interviews, and sentiment analysis—partnering cross‑functionally to deliver well‑timed, impactful content.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with the Claris FileMaker platform
• Exceptional communicator and storyteller able to make complex technical concepts simple and engaging for audiences ranging from beginner to advanced developers, comfortable presenting live, on camera, and under pressure
• Experience creating and delivering technical content (presentations, demos, tutorials) for a developer audience
• Experience working cross‑functionally with product marketing, community, or engineering teams
• Ability to travel 5‑10%

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to translate community/developer feedback into clear written input for product and engineering teams
• Ability to leverage approved AI tools to improve efficiency and insights while maintaining Apple's standards for data privacy and security
• Experience creating content shared on social media or community platforms (e.g., YouTube, forums, developer communities)
• Comfortable working independently and maintaining a recurring content/event cadence without close oversight
• Background in developer relations, technical evangelism, or community‑facing roles
• Experience conducting or coordinating developer research (surveys, interviews, community analysis)
• Familiarity with content planning around product release cycles

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $149,700 and $225,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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