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Meta Developer Advocate in Des Moines, Iowa
Summary:
Meta Reality Labs (RL) is seeking a Developer Advocate for the Horizon World platform. As a member of the Quest Developer Ecosystem team, you’ll help 3rd-party developers adopt the new development framework to launch extraordinary experiences on Horizon Worlds. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the quality of experiences enjoyed by Quest users.You will run scaled programs in markets, targeted at developers with a view to channel the highest value developers to become Horizon World developers. You will be responsible for recruiting, activating and growing developer cohorts. You possess a passion for immersive technologies and are able to translate that to support a new pipeline of enthusiastic Horizon World developers. You have strong communication and people skills, since you’ll be presenting in public, collaborating cross-functionally within RL, and working side by side with developers every day.Meta Reality Labs (RL) is also seeking a Developer Advocate for the Quest platform. As a member of the Developer Ecosystem Growth team, you’ll help 3rd-party developers adopt the core system frameworks and APIs underlying the platform experience on Quest devices. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly impact the quality of apps and games enjoyed by Quest users.You will run scaled programs in markets, targeted at developers with a view to channel the highest value developers to become Quest developers. You will be responsible for recruiting, activating and growing developer cohorts. You possess a passion for immersive technologies, have expertise in Unity and Unreal, and show proven aptitude with developing for VR and MR platforms. You have strong communication and people skills, since you’ll be presenting in public, collaborating cross-functionally within RL, and working side by side with developers every day.
Required Skills:
Developer Advocate Responsibilities:
Inspire, educate and engage early stage developers in region at scale on the opportunities across verticals in building for Horizon Worlds
Devise programs in collaboration with Product Marketing to execute and localize growth initiatives for all verticals in region
Responsible for leading the regional developer contests, hackathons and other scaled funded initiatives
Build and nurture a robust developer pipeline, collect valuable product feedback, and champion regional developer needs internally
Serve as a thought leader externally and internally, providing guidance on best practices, industry trends and future potential to developers at scale
Define regional strategy on types of developers we will be focusing on based on regional sensitivities and vertical needs
Engage with developers by presenting at and attending relevant conferences, meet-ups and events
Educate developers on our platform through communication channels in partnership with Product Marketing
Build badging system to support a strong funnel of program members and successful developers on the platform
Work directly with 3rd-party developers to develop engaging Worlds, encouraging and helping them to use Horizon World technologies.
Lead hands-on programming workshops and labs to assist developers with the adoption of specific Horizon World technologies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
8 or more years of related experience working with digital creators, game developers, partner management or digital marketing programs
Experience with Unity and/or Unreal technologies
Fundamental understanding of modern app development and optimization.
Proven presentation skills
Understanding of how to run and measure program effectiveness with relevant KPIs
Experience translating insights and data into highly impactful results
Experience leading cross-functional efforts across competing priorities and constrained resources
Proven communication, influencing and problem-solving skills
Resourceful, action-orientated with experience to get things done independently and overcome obstacles by developing creative solutions to problems
Bachelor's Degree or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of XR technologies and familiarity with the Horizon World platform
Experience building VR, MR or AR applications
Experience working with large datasets
Proven track record with high standards of professionalism
Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience to develop strong working relationships inside and outside Meta
Public Compensation:
$157,000/year to $218,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
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