Developer Relations Engineer, Google Ads API

Google is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to join their Google Ads API team, combining the roles of community manager and developer advocate. This position involves collaborating with developers at conferences and online, while advocating for their interests within Google. The role requires hands-on coding experience to write sample code and client libraries, as well as providing support through developer forums and debugging assistance.

The position is part of Google Ads, which powers the open internet by connecting people, publishers, and advertisers through advanced technology. The team builds various advertising products across search, display, shopping, travel, and video advertising, along with analytics capabilities. Their mission is to create trusted experiences between people and businesses through useful ads, helping businesses of all sizes grow effectively.

As a Developer Relations Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping product development by providing technical guidance to developers, managing API documentation, and serving as a bridge between external developers and internal product teams. You'll need strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for working with developer communities.

The role offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $122,000-$178,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3+ years of experience working with APIs and developer tools to join one of the world's leading technology companies and make a significant impact on the advertising technology ecosystem.

The ideal candidate will have experience in API design, a strong technical background, and the ability to work effectively with partners on complex projects. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values diversity, inclusion, and creating a culture of belonging while working on products that shape the future of digital advertising.