Developer Advocate
$95,000–$135,000 year
On-siteBethesda, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Validate partner API integrations against technical standards and manage the certification pipeline from intake through sign-off. Develop and maintain sample apps, AI skills, and API documentation while performing hands-on testing of new endpoints and dashboard capabilities prior to release. Partner directly with engineering to flag gaps, identify enhancements, and influence the platform roadmap using AI-assisted development tools. Serve as the primary technical expert for partners and customers, ensuring reliable, high-performance integrations go live. Based in Bethesda, MD, with on-site requirements.
Required Qualifications
- 2-4 years of experience in a developer-facing role such as developer relations, technical support engineering, solutions engineering, or software development
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
- Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted development tools, agentic workflows (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor), and AI-related integration standards (e.g., MCP)
- Proficiency reading and writing code in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Node.js, Java)
- Solid understanding of REST APIs, webhooks, and authentication schemes (OAuth 2.0, API keys)
- Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia) and debugging integration issues
- Familiarity with version control (Git) and issue tracking tools (Jira, Asana, or similar)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to varied audiences
- Ability to manage multiple partner relationships and certification requests at the same time
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with engineering, product, and external partners
- Detail-oriented with a strong process and quality mindset
- This position is based at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD, and requires the ability to work on-site
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in API integration, certification, or partner onboarding programs is a plus
- Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Redoc, Readme.io) is a plus
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automated testing frameworks is a plus
- Experience in physical security, IoT, or access control industries is a plus
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