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NVIDIA has transformed its business into an accelerated computing platform company, that includes GPU, DPU and software for AI/ML, Deep learning, HPC, Analytics, Visual Simulation, and Professional Graphics solutions across multiple industries. Be an integral part of a small, forward-thinking team responsible for a significant and rapidly growing revenue contribution to CSP group, the fastest growing and dynamic segment at NVIDIA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead customer engagement and business development activity with a major CSP account.
- Lead Technical Engagement: Engage with senior technical leaders and research teams at AI model builders. Optimize their workflows by leveraging NVIDIA's complete stack for their end-to-end generative AI workflows. Serve as a primary technical point of contact.
- Develop excellent strategic relationships with customers' R&D teams to understand customers' software and accelerated computing needs.
- Partner and collaborate with technical teams on platform design (SW/HW). Work with CSP partner to build alliances and expand GPU platform opportunities.
- Drive Integration: Accelerate the technical integration of NVIDIA's core generative AI technologies. This includes NVIDIA GPU architectures, high-performance networking, CUDA-X libraries, NeMo frameworks, and inference libraries. Integrate these into the training and inference pipelines of a large model builder.
- Being the link between the product team and the customer (roadmap updates, tech communications…).
- Enable our key partners to drive NVIDIA platform solutions sales.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ overall years of technical sales, business development or product management or developer relations.
- 4+ years of leadership experience.
- An understanding of the business issues of large CSP.
- Accelerated Computing/Networking/Data Center technology background.
- Experience selling solutions to senior executives at named accounts. A real passion for getting things done in a complex sales and technology environment.
- Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision (both written and verbal) and influence cross-functionally. Excellent communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in AI and frontier models. Experience selling with or to large CSP.
- Experience with deep learning, data science, and NVIDIA GPUs.
- An MBA or graduate degree.
- Successful management of technical products throughout their lifecycle. Track record of successfully growing revenue for new innovative technology-based solutions. Proven ability to build and lead in a matrix-managed team culture.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to persuade - using simple communications that convey sophisticated concepts in a compelling, concise, and creative way. Strong executive presence, polish, and political savvy.
Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 248,000 USD - 396,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 2, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA has transformed its business into an accelerated computing platform company, that includes GPU, DPU and software for AI/ML, Deep learning, HPC, Analytics, Visual Simulation, and Professional Graphics solutions across multiple industries. Be an integral part of a small, forward-thinking team responsible for a significant and rapidly growing revenue contribution to CSP group, the fastest growing and dynamic segment at NVIDIA.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead customer engagement and business development activity with a major CSP account.
- Lead Technical Engagement: Engage with senior technical leaders and research teams at AI model builders. Optimize their workflows by leveraging NVIDIA's complete stack for their end-to-end generative AI workflows. Serve as a primary technical point of contact.
- Develop excellent strategic relationships with customers' R&D teams to understand customers' software and accelerated computing needs.
- Partner and collaborate with technical teams on platform design (SW/HW). Work with CSP partner to build alliances and expand GPU platform opportunities.
- Drive Integration: Accelerate the technical integration of NVIDIA's core generative AI technologies. This includes NVIDIA GPU architectures, high-performance networking, CUDA-X libraries, NeMo frameworks, and inference libraries. Integrate these into the training and inference pipelines of a large model builder.
- Being the link between the product team and the customer (roadmap updates, tech communications…).
- Enable our key partners to drive NVIDIA platform solutions sales.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ overall years of technical sales, business development or product management or developer relations.
- 4+ years of leadership experience.
- An understanding of the business issues of large CSP.
- Accelerated Computing/Networking/Data Center technology background.
- Experience selling solutions to senior executives at named accounts. A real passion for getting things done in a complex sales and technology environment.
- Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision (both written and verbal) and influence cross-functionally. Excellent communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong background in AI and frontier models. Experience selling with or to large CSP.
- Experience with deep learning, data science, and NVIDIA GPUs.
- An MBA or graduate degree.
- Successful management of technical products throughout their lifecycle. Track record of successfully growing revenue for new innovative technology-based solutions. Proven ability to build and lead in a matrix-managed team culture.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to persuade - using simple communications that convey sophisticated concepts in a compelling, concise, and creative way. Strong executive presence, polish, and political savvy.
Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 248,000 USD - 396,750 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 2, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an AI Specialist
Document your AI credentials before applying
Gather transcripts, publications, patents, and performance reviews that map directly to the DOL's specialty occupation definition. PERM audits frequently target AI roles because job duties can overlap with general software engineering, so concrete documentation of machine learning specialization strengthens your case.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL PERM disclosure data for companies that have certified AI Specialist or Machine Learning Engineer positions in the past two years. Recent PERM approvals in your exact role category signal that a company already has the internal process and legal support to sponsor you.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring roles
Search AI Specialist jobs on Migrate Mate and filter by EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship availability. This surfaces employers who have confirmed green card sponsorship history, saving you from applying to companies whose recruiters will later say sponsorship isn't available for your level.
Clarify sponsorship scope during offer negotiation
Ask specifically whether the offer includes PERM labor certification and I-140 filing, not just H-1B visa transfer. Some employers sponsor temporary status but decline to initiate green card proceedings, and you want that commitment in writing before you accept and give notice to your current employer.
Verify your role's wage level against OFLC Wage Search
PERM requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. AI Specialist duties often map to multiple SOC codes with different wage floors, so confirming the correct classification with your employer's attorney before the labor certification is filed avoids preventable denials.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for AI roles
If your role requires a master's degree or you hold a U.S. master's equivalent, EB-2 without the PERM step may be available through a National Interest Waiver self-petition. EB-3 professional is the fallback for bachelor's-level AI roles and carries no numerical cap concerns for most countries outside India and China.
Green Card AI Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do AI Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most AI Specialist positions qualify for EB-2 when the employer's minimum requirement is a master's degree in computer science, machine learning, or a related field. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree fall under EB-3 professional. The employer's stated job requirements at the time of the PERM filing, not your personal credentials, determine the category, so the job description language matters significantly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for AI Specialists?
H-1B is a temporary status tied to a specific employer with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery. PERM-based sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery and no expiration. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification plus I-140 adjudication typically takes one to three years before you reach the final adjustment of status stage, depending on your country of birth and USCIS processing backlogs.
Which employers regularly sponsor green cards for AI Specialist positions?
Technology companies, financial services firms, healthcare systems, and large research-driven organizations have the most consistent PERM filing history for AI roles. Rather than guessing, search the DOL PERM disclosure data by job title and employer to see certified applications in your specialty. Migrate Mate also lets you filter AI Specialist listings by green card sponsorship history so you can focus on employers with a confirmed track record.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, you can change employers as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For AI Specialists, a move from one machine learning engineering role to a comparable one at a different company generally satisfies the similarity requirement, but you should confirm the classification match with an immigration attorney before accepting.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for AI Specialist jobs?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. This includes posting the job through specific channels, documenting applicant rejections, and filing ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For AI Specialist roles, the job duties description must be precise because vague or overly broad language frequently triggers audits. USCIS then reviews the approved PERM when the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition.