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Developer Advocate roles qualify as H-1B 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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INTRODUCTION
Why work at Nebius
Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create the tools and resources our customers need to solve real-world challenges and transform industries, without massive infrastructure costs or the need to build large in-house AI/ML teams. Our employees work at the cutting edge of AI cloud infrastructure alongside some of the most experienced and innovative leaders and engineers in the field.
Where we work
Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The team of over 1400 employees includes more than 400 highly skilled engineers with deep expertise across hardware and software engineering, as well as an in-house AI R&D team.
THE ROLE
Nebius is looking for a Senior Developer Advocate on the Developer Relations & Community Team to help AI builders — startups, AI-native scale ups, and enterprise teams building agents and applications — succeed on Nebius AI Cloud. You'll be the technical voice developers trust, working closely with our infrastructure and inference teams.
You’re welcome to work remotely in the United States.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Build demos, reference architectures, and open-source examples showing what's possible on Nebius — with a strong focus on inference architecture, agents, enterprise workflows, fine-tuning
- Create high-signal technical content: blogs, tutorials, cookbooks, videos, and conference talks.
- Represent Nebius in the AI developer community (at events, hackathons, podcasts, and online) and bring builder feedback directly into the product teams
- Partner with framework and tool ecosystems (Pytorch, vLLM, SGLang, etc.) to make Nebius a first-class option for AI builders
WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE:
- 5+ years building software, with recent hands-on work on infrastructure, LLM apps, agents.
- Strong opinions on what makes a great developer experience — and the engineering chops to prove them.
IT WILL BE AN ADDED BONUS IF YOU HAVE:
- A public track record of developer-facing work — repos, posts, talks, or projects the community knows.
- Experience with GPU infrastructure, inference serving, or open-model ecosystems.
- Existing relationships in the AI builder community or contributions to popular AI/dev frameworks.
KEY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS IN THE US:
- Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
- 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
- Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
- Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
COMPENSATION
We offer competitive salaries, ranging from $183,600 - $275,400 OTE (On Target Earnings) based on your experience.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth within Nebius.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- A dynamic and collaborative work environment that values initiative and innovation.
We’re growing and expanding our products every day. If you’re up to the challenge and are excited about AI and ML as much as we are, join us!
Equal Opportunity Statement:
Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply, and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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