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Developer Advocate roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Most open roles sit at tech companies and cloud platforms with active H-1B filing histories, and the cap-subject lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Physical AI and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are key markets for NVIDIA. Researchers and developers actively embrace full-stack optimizations to accelerate their workloads and research. To help them onboard Accelerated Computing, NVIDIA leads a series of hackathons and bootcamps along with its partners. Hackathons are short—typically week-long—intensive coding sessions where experienced mentors team up with groups of researchers and data scientists to guide them in accelerating or optimizing their projects using accelerated infrastructure and enterprise-grade software, across a variety of programming models, frameworks, and tools. We are looking for a Senior Developer Advocate Engineer to own technical engagements for a rapidly growing program of Open Hackathons and Bootcamps focused on the use of AI in Physical AI & Robotics. In this position, you will closely collaborate with developers to help adopt the NVIDIA accelerated computing stack (CPU and GPU technologies) for their work, optimize code and AI workflows, and build a growing community. You will build strategic relationships with our partners, mentor at hackathons, and help craft materials to educate attendees and prepare them for hackathons. Do you have a passion for community-based development, connecting people, and mentoring? If so, we would like to speak with you right away!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in robotics, physical AI, digital twins, and develop proof-of-concept solutions for real-world applications.
- Build and refine training materials and mentor team members solving real-world problems using NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Cosmos, and related stacks to create simulations, digital twins, and robotics workflows, etc.
- Collaborate and provide feedback to NVIDIA product teams to help with product adoption, bugs, feature requests, and additional activities through our hackathon program.
- Promote through publishing blogs and papers, facilitating presentations, and using other media that convey the impact of the work accomplished by teams at the hackathons.
- Mentor developers and researchers to integrate NVIDIA technology using Omniverse, Cosmos, synthetic data, and coding-agent-assisted digital twins workflows to define architectures, compute footprints, test plans, and rollout strategies.
- Strategize, identify, and assess potential sites, mentors, and key applications for Open Hackathons and Bootcamps.
- Assess each hackathon's computing and software infrastructure.
- Write comprehensive internal feedback reports and find opportunities for improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field (or equivalent experience).
- 12+ years of relevant enterprise experience in developing robotics, physical AI, digital twins, simulation, or auto/AV solutions at scale, including synthetic data generation, evaluation, benchmarking, inference optimization, and deployment.
- Fluent in using the NVIDIA accelerated computing stack for HPC and AI workloads.
- Capability to think strategically, while jumping directly into day-to-day event and account management.
- Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment and to lead change through multi-functional teamwork.
- Proven ability to understand partners' goals and distill that feedback into an action plan that addresses core needs.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Experience in deploying and managing data center-scale applications with Omniverse, Cosmos, or embodied AI toolchains.
- Active OSS contributions in robotics, simulation, physical AI, 3D perception, or autonomy infrastructure.
- Experience in facilitating and instructing at group training events.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 17, 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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INTRODUCTION
Physical AI and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are key markets for NVIDIA. Researchers and developers actively embrace full-stack optimizations to accelerate their workloads and research. To help them onboard Accelerated Computing, NVIDIA leads a series of hackathons and bootcamps along with its partners. Hackathons are short—typically week-long—intensive coding sessions where experienced mentors team up with groups of researchers and data scientists to guide them in accelerating or optimizing their projects using accelerated infrastructure and enterprise-grade software, across a variety of programming models, frameworks, and tools. We are looking for a Senior Developer Advocate Engineer to own technical engagements for a rapidly growing program of Open Hackathons and Bootcamps focused on the use of AI in Physical AI & Robotics. In this position, you will closely collaborate with developers to help adopt the NVIDIA accelerated computing stack (CPU and GPU technologies) for their work, optimize code and AI workflows, and build a growing community. You will build strategic relationships with our partners, mentor at hackathons, and help craft materials to educate attendees and prepare them for hackathons. Do you have a passion for community-based development, connecting people, and mentoring? If so, we would like to speak with you right away!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Stay abreast of the latest developments in robotics, physical AI, digital twins, and develop proof-of-concept solutions for real-world applications.
- Build and refine training materials and mentor team members solving real-world problems using NVIDIA Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Cosmos, and related stacks to create simulations, digital twins, and robotics workflows, etc.
- Collaborate and provide feedback to NVIDIA product teams to help with product adoption, bugs, feature requests, and additional activities through our hackathon program.
- Promote through publishing blogs and papers, facilitating presentations, and using other media that convey the impact of the work accomplished by teams at the hackathons.
- Mentor developers and researchers to integrate NVIDIA technology using Omniverse, Cosmos, synthetic data, and coding-agent-assisted digital twins workflows to define architectures, compute footprints, test plans, and rollout strategies.
- Strategize, identify, and assess potential sites, mentors, and key applications for Open Hackathons and Bootcamps.
- Assess each hackathon's computing and software infrastructure.
- Write comprehensive internal feedback reports and find opportunities for improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What We Need To See
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or relevant field (or equivalent experience).
- 12+ years of relevant enterprise experience in developing robotics, physical AI, digital twins, simulation, or auto/AV solutions at scale, including synthetic data generation, evaluation, benchmarking, inference optimization, and deployment.
- Fluent in using the NVIDIA accelerated computing stack for HPC and AI workloads.
- Capability to think strategically, while jumping directly into day-to-day event and account management.
- Ability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment and to lead change through multi-functional teamwork.
- Proven ability to understand partners' goals and distill that feedback into an action plan that addresses core needs.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- Experience in deploying and managing data center-scale applications with Omniverse, Cosmos, or embodied AI toolchains.
- Active OSS contributions in robotics, simulation, physical AI, 3D perception, or autonomy infrastructure.
- Experience in facilitating and instructing at group training events.
COMPENSATION
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 200,000 USD - 322,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until June 17, 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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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Developer Advocate duties vary widely. Pull the O*NET profile for your specific job code and confirm the position requires a directly related technical degree, not just preferred qualifications. A "bachelor's preferred" listing can sink an H-1B petition.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Developer Advocate roles at these organizations let you start anytime, skipping the March registration window entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Developer Advocate listings by employers with confirmed H-1B Labor Condition Application history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL filing data by role and employer so you're targeting companies that have already cleared the process, not ones that only claim to sponsor.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job code and work location before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least that wage level, and a low offer can trigger a DOL audit after filing.
Document your technical output before filing
USCIS scrutinizes Developer Advocate petitions more than pure engineering roles. Assemble conference talks, published code contributions, API documentation, and developer blog posts ahead of time. These demonstrate specialty occupation duties directly tied to your degree field.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching jobs
If you leave an H-1B employer, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor and file a transfer petition. Your new employer must file before that window closes, so start the Developer Advocate job search and paperwork in parallel, not sequentially.
H-1B Visa Developer Advocate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Advocate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. The role must do more than general communication work. Positions that blend technical architecture, API integration guidance, and developer education tied to a specific platform are the strongest candidates. Roles where any degree satisfies the requirement are at risk of an RFE from USCIS.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Developer Advocate positions?
Cloud platforms, enterprise software companies, and developer tooling startups are the most active H-1B sponsors for Developer Advocate roles. You can verify an employer's filing history before applying by browsing Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application records for technical roles. Targeting companies with an existing H-1B track record cuts the risk of a sponsorship promise that stalls at HR.
Can a Developer Advocate employer file outside the H-1B lottery?
Only if the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions at any point in the year. Most tech companies and startups are cap-subject, meaning they must register in the March lottery and can only start your employment on October 1 if selected. Check the employer's entity type before relying on a start date outside that cycle.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for a Developer Advocate?
USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires a specific technical degree, not just technical familiarity. Useful supporting documents include the job description mapping duties to a recognized occupation code, your academic transcripts, published technical content you've authored, conference speaking records, and any code repositories or API documentation you've maintained. The more directly your output connects to your degree field, the harder it is for USCIS to issue an RFE questioning specialty occupation.
How does changing employers affect my H-1B status as a Developer Advocate?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so a new Developer Advocate role requires a transfer petition filed by the new employer before your current employment ends. USCIS allows you to start the new job as soon as the transfer petition is received, not after approval, under portability rules. You also have a 60-day grace period after leaving your current employer to find a new sponsor and file. Don't wait until your last day to begin the process.