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Developer Advocate
What people working as a Developer Advocate can apply for, what each application asks for, and how Onward Scout prepares it from the résumé you already have.
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Matched by field and subject from each listing’s own description. Each one links to its official page.
- Mentorship programRollingMLH FellowshipMajor League HackingRemote 12-week programme that stands in for a tech internship: small pods of fellows ship real open-source or production-engineering work alongside peers and engineers…Educational stipend (amount not stated)Remote · open worldwideDetails and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleGoogle Summer of CodeGoogleGlobal online program where newcomers to open source complete a mentored coding project (roughly 8-22 weeks) with an open source organization and receive a stipend on…mentorship from open source maintainers · stipend for completed projectsRemote · open worldwideAnnual; contributor applications typically open mid-March (2026: 16-31 March) with coding from late May.Details and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleIgalia Coding ExperienceIgaliaGrant program where students of computer science, IT or free software work on open source projects alongside Igalia engineers as a first professional experience.grant · mentorship by Igalia engineersSpain · remote · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; the 2026 selection process is closed.Details and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleLFX MentorshipThe Linux FoundationLinux Foundation platform that matches mentees with maintainers for structured, often paid, mentorships on open source projects hosted by the Linux Foundation and its…mentor from an active open source community · stipend for many programs (handled by Linux Foundation finance)Remote · open worldwideMultiple terms per year, varying by program.Details and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleOpen Source Promotion Plan (OSPP, 开源之夏)Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences (ISCAS)China's open source summer program where university students worldwide work on real projects with mentors from open source communities, earning a completion bonus and…completion bonus based on project difficulty · certificateChina · remote · open to applicants worldwideAnnual; student applications usually run from late April/May to early June, with development July-September.Details and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleOutreachy InternshipsOutreachy (Software Freedom Conservancy)Paid, remote three-month internships in open source and open science for people who face under-representation or discrimination in tech, working with experienced mentors…$7,000 stipendRemote · open worldwideTwo cohorts a year: May–August (applications around February) and December–March (applications around August).Details and how to apply
- Mentorship programSee cycleSeason of KDEKDEMentored outreach program where newcomers contribute code, documentation, translation or design to KDE open source projects over about two months.KDE mentor · certificate and merchandise on completionRemote · open worldwideAnnual; 2026 season: applications closed 14 January 2026, work January-March. Next season expected around December.Details and how to apply
What you can go after
Jobs & employment
- Full-time job (experienced hire)JobsRemote jobs
- Remote & overseas jobsRemote jobsJobs
- ReferralsReferrals
- Working with headhuntersRecruiters and headhunters
Career growth
- Promotion & raiseInternal opportunities
- Internal transferInternal opportunities
- Career changeJobsInternshipsCourses and bootcamps15Professional certifications4Mentorship programs10
- Professional certification (PMP, CFA, AWS, CPA…)Professional certifications4
- Training, courses & bootcampsCourses and bootcamps15
- Professional communities & associationsCommunities and associations5
- Industry awards (40 under 40…)Awards and lists14
Personal brand & influence
- Speaking (TEDx, industry conferences)Speaking opportunities1
- Columns, bylines & guest articlesMedia and guest-article openings
- Podcast guest spotsPodcast guest spots
- Publish a bookPublishers and literary agents
- Lists & awardsAwards and lists14
Network & community
- Alumni associations, professional bodies & chambersCommunities and associations5
- Industry events & summits (incl. free & sponsored tickets)Industry events and summits
- Mentors & menteesMentorship programs10
Dark labels (jobs, remote jobs, referrals, recruiters and headhunters…) are matched inside your own Scout board from live company postings and contacts, not listed publicly.
Typical materials
What these applications ask for, and who prepares it
- Tailored résuméOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Short bioOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Cover letterOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Application form answersOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Personalised outreach emailOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Nomination packetOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- PortfolioUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
- Performance recordUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
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