Entry-Level Developer Advocate - AI & Open Source at IBM San Jose, CA

JIT Global Freight Solution P Ltd; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven team

Cutting-edge technologies

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Entry‑Level Developer Advocate to empower developers in AI and open‑source initiatives. You will create technical tutorials, showcase sample projects, and build community experiences to help developers learn, build, and innovate.

You will surface developer needs, contribute feedback to product teams, and collaborate with engineering, documentation, and community teams to improve the developer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related field.
• Experience explaining technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and open-source ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Create technical tutorials, blog posts, videos, and sample applications.
• Build and maintain example projects, demos, and code snippets.

Skills

Strong communication

Programming knowledge (Python/JS/Java)

AI/ML concepts familiarity

Open-source enthusiasm

Content creation aptitude

Git basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Eng or related field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Entry‑Level Developer Advocate – AI & Open Source – IBM. San Jose, CA.

Introduction

About the Role: Are you passionate about empowering developers and shaping the future of AI and open‑source technologies? IBM is looking for an enthusiastic Entry‑Level Developer Advocate to help developers succeed with our strategic AI products and open‑source initiatives. In this role, you'll create engaging content, write sample code, and build community experiences that make it easier for developers to learn, build, and innovate. You'll also play a critical role in surfacing unmet developer needs and translating them into actionable feedback for product teams, documentation improvements, and better developer experiences.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a mission‑driven team shaping the future of AI and open source.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies and world‑class engineers.
• Grow your career in developer advocacy and technical communication.
• Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment.

Your role and responsibilities

• Create Content: Develop technical tutorials, blog posts, videos, and sample applications that showcase how to use IBM's AI products and open‑source tools effectively.
• Write Code: Build and maintain example projects, demos, and code snippets that help developers understand and adopt our technologies.
• Engage the Community: Participate in developer forums, GitHub discussions, Discord/Slack channels, and events to support and grow our developer community.
• Advocate for Developers: Identify pain points and gaps in documentation, tooling, or product usability, and work with internal teams to improve the developer experience.
• Collaborate Cross‑Functionally: Work closely with engineering, product, and documentation teams to ensure developer feedback is heard and acted upon.
• Stay Current: Keep up with industry trends in AI, open source, and developer tools to ensure content and advocacy efforts are relevant and impactful.

Required technical and professional expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java).
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and open‑source ecosystems.
• Passion for helping others learn and succeed.
• Comfortable creating content (written, video, or live presentations).
• Basic understanding of Git, GitHub, and collaborative development workflows.
• Passion for hands‑on learning.
• Experience with open‑source AI projects.

Preferred technical and professional experience

• Familiarity with IBM Watson, watsonx, or other AI platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure).
• Experience with developer communities or technical evangelism.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.