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Developer Relations roles sit at the intersection of engineering and advocacy, and most hiring companies treat them as specialty occupation positions eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship. Your degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is the credential that anchors the petition. Sponsoring employers file the LCA with DOL before USCIS reviews your I-129.
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As a Global Account Manager, Developer Relations, you'll own the technical charter for advancing integration of NVIDIA's libraries, models, and frameworks across one of our largest and most strategic partners. You will work with product teams across NVIDIA and Microsoft. You will help drive the integration of NVIDIA's libraries, open models, and frameworks into Microsoft’s platforms, aligning with their long-term business and technical goals. This highly visible position aligns with our product organization to deliver joint solutions that move the needle and with our enterprise go-to-market (GTM) organization to drive mutual success.
The ideal candidate brings an outstanding blend of Microsoft ecosystem fluency, a deep passion for developer advocacy, and strong technical account management experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Drive adoption of NVIDIA software libraries, open models, and frameworks throughout business, product, and engineering groups
- Work closely with the NVIDIA account and technical teams on product and engineering integration priorities and coordination
- Accelerate critical workloads by showcasing and incorporating the NVIDIA software stack (libraries, models, SDKs, NIMs, and blueprints) into partner products, platforms, and pipelines. Support Microsoft in integration by connecting NVIDIA's DevTech, SA, Developer Relations, and Product engineering teams to boost adoption and promote collaborative development of next-generation solutions.
- Engage NVIDIA technical leaders to guide integrations and resolve technical challenges. Use regular syncs to track adoption, identify new workflows, and relay field insights to product teams.
- Build positive relationships with executive and technical collaborators across partner organizations — from C-suite sponsors to the developers building production software
- Advocate for NVIDIA software among the partner’s technical leaders, architects, and developer groups, encouraging early adoption of tools, libraries, SDKs, models, and blueprints
- Identify unique integration opportunities to deliver differentiated solutions and compelling value propositions — particularly in agentic workflows, data processing and model optimization
- Champion partner’s needs and perspectives within NVIDIA, influencing product strategy, roadmap and go-to-market initiatives
- Act as NVIDIA's PIC (Pilot in Command) to lead and influence cross-functional teams — including product management, engineering, solutions architects, marketing, and ecosystem teams — ensuring partnership success
- Collaborate with GTM teams including marketing and co-sell teams to incubate partnerships, deliver early joint wins with key LHAs and highlight joint successes
What we need to see:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years of overall professional experience in the technology industry in developer relations, product management, technical partnerships, business development, or solutions architecture, including 3+ years of hands-on experience in applying accelerated computing to production workloads - inference serving and optimization, AI/ML/agentic software development, data processing, vector search, and/or search and ads ranking
- Deep understanding of Hyperscalers platform ecosystems — first-party (1P) services and PaaS offerings, data processing platforms, inference platforms, agentic workflows/frameworks, model catalogs/gardens — and the software stack that runs them
- Proven ability to structure and implement complex technical engagements, negotiate requirements, prioritize issues, and collaborate with internal and external partners across sales, legal, product, and marketing teams
- Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts and articulate value propositions to audiences ranging from developers to C-suite executives, with end-to-end experience defining, integrating, building, and bringing solutions to market with strategic customers and/or ISV partners
- Experience influencing partner product roadmaps
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- MBA, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA software libraries, frameworks, and models (e.g., Nemotron, Cosmos, CUDA-X, NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, cuVS, cuDF, NIM, Dynamo, Triton, TRT-LLM, Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Metropolis)
- Successful history of building and scaling developer communities and delivering impactful technical enablement programs
- Expertise in building frameworks to capture developer sentiment and market shifts, translating real-time ecosystem dynamics into actionable intelligence for industry strategy and product rationalization
- Deep experience working at or alongside Microsoft
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous person with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 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
As a Global Account Manager, Developer Relations, you'll own the technical charter for advancing integration of NVIDIA's libraries, models, and frameworks across one of our largest and most strategic partners. You will work with product teams across NVIDIA and Microsoft. You will help drive the integration of NVIDIA's libraries, open models, and frameworks into Microsoft’s platforms, aligning with their long-term business and technical goals. This highly visible position aligns with our product organization to deliver joint solutions that move the needle and with our enterprise go-to-market (GTM) organization to drive mutual success.
The ideal candidate brings an outstanding blend of Microsoft ecosystem fluency, a deep passion for developer advocacy, and strong technical account management experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Drive adoption of NVIDIA software libraries, open models, and frameworks throughout business, product, and engineering groups
- Work closely with the NVIDIA account and technical teams on product and engineering integration priorities and coordination
- Accelerate critical workloads by showcasing and incorporating the NVIDIA software stack (libraries, models, SDKs, NIMs, and blueprints) into partner products, platforms, and pipelines. Support Microsoft in integration by connecting NVIDIA's DevTech, SA, Developer Relations, and Product engineering teams to boost adoption and promote collaborative development of next-generation solutions.
- Engage NVIDIA technical leaders to guide integrations and resolve technical challenges. Use regular syncs to track adoption, identify new workflows, and relay field insights to product teams.
- Build positive relationships with executive and technical collaborators across partner organizations — from C-suite sponsors to the developers building production software
- Advocate for NVIDIA software among the partner’s technical leaders, architects, and developer groups, encouraging early adoption of tools, libraries, SDKs, models, and blueprints
- Identify unique integration opportunities to deliver differentiated solutions and compelling value propositions — particularly in agentic workflows, data processing and model optimization
- Champion partner’s needs and perspectives within NVIDIA, influencing product strategy, roadmap and go-to-market initiatives
- Act as NVIDIA's PIC (Pilot in Command) to lead and influence cross-functional teams — including product management, engineering, solutions architects, marketing, and ecosystem teams — ensuring partnership success
- Collaborate with GTM teams including marketing and co-sell teams to incubate partnerships, deliver early joint wins with key LHAs and highlight joint successes
What we need to see:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years of overall professional experience in the technology industry in developer relations, product management, technical partnerships, business development, or solutions architecture, including 3+ years of hands-on experience in applying accelerated computing to production workloads - inference serving and optimization, AI/ML/agentic software development, data processing, vector search, and/or search and ads ranking
- Deep understanding of Hyperscalers platform ecosystems — first-party (1P) services and PaaS offerings, data processing platforms, inference platforms, agentic workflows/frameworks, model catalogs/gardens — and the software stack that runs them
- Proven ability to structure and implement complex technical engagements, negotiate requirements, prioritize issues, and collaborate with internal and external partners across sales, legal, product, and marketing teams
- Exceptional ability to distill complex technical concepts and articulate value propositions to audiences ranging from developers to C-suite executives, with end-to-end experience defining, integrating, building, and bringing solutions to market with strategic customers and/or ISV partners
- Experience influencing partner product roadmaps
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- MBA, MS, or PhD in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with NVIDIA software libraries, frameworks, and models (e.g., Nemotron, Cosmos, CUDA-X, NVIDIA Agent Toolkit, cuVS, cuDF, NIM, Dynamo, Triton, TRT-LLM, Omniverse, Isaac Sim, Metropolis)
- Successful history of building and scaling developer communities and delivering impactful technical enablement programs
- Expertise in building frameworks to capture developer sentiment and market shifts, translating real-time ecosystem dynamics into actionable intelligence for industry strategy and product rationalization
- Deep experience working at or alongside Microsoft
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous person with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you!
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 272,000 USD - 431,250 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 4, 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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Match your degree to the role
Developer Relations is classified under technical occupations requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. If your degree is in a non-technical field, document any computer science coursework and gather evaluation letters before the LCA stage to avoid an RFE.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Developer Relations roles are typically filed under SOC code 15-1299 or 11-9041. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have certified LCAs for those codes in your target metro, giving you a verified list of active sponsors.
Target companies with dedicated developer programs
Employers running active developer programs, SDKs, or open-source ecosystems file H-1B petitions for DevRel roles regularly. On Migrate Mate, you can filter by occupation and sponsorship history to surface companies with a documented track record for this title.
Verify the specialty occupation argument early
USCIS scrutinizes DevRel petitions more than pure engineering roles because the job blends communication with technical work. Ask your employer's legal team to confirm the job description ties every duty back to a specific technical discipline before the I-129 is drafted.
Negotiate filing before your OPT or grace period ends
If you're transitioning from OPT, the H-1B cap-gap rule only protects you if your employer files before April 1. Confirm your employer's internal HR and legal timelines at the offer stage, not after you've signed.
Check prevailing wage for your specific metro
Developer Relations wages vary sharply between wage levels and metros. Run your SOC code and location through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer so you know whether the offered salary clears the Level I or Level II threshold DOL will certify.
H-1B Visa Developer Relations: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Developer Relations role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the job description requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or electrical engineering. The challenge is that DevRel duties often include community and communication work, so the employer's legal team must frame every core duty around that technical foundation. A vague job description is the most common reason USCIS issues an RFE for this title.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Developer Relations jobs?
Companies with active developer ecosystems, such as cloud platform providers, API-first software companies, and developer tooling firms, are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for DevRel roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for technical advocacy and developer relations positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation and employer.
Can I switch from an H-1B in a software engineering role to Developer Relations at the same employer?
A material change in job duties, title, or work location requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition before you move into the new role. If the SOC code changes alongside the title shift, the amended petition must include a new LCA certified by DOL at the wage level for the DevRel classification. Moving into the role before the amendment is filed risks a status violation.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Developer Relations job seekers?
Developer Relations roles subject to the annual cap enter the same lottery as all other cap-subject H-1B petitions, with 65,000 slots plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders. If your employer is a university, nonprofit research institution, or government research organization, the cap exemption applies and the lottery doesn't affect your petition. USCIS publishes updated registration and selection timelines each fiscal year cycle.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition for a DevRel role?
Gather your academic transcripts, diploma, and any third-party credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Because DevRel sits at the boundary of technical and non-technical work, a detailed letter from your academic advisor or a credential evaluator connecting your degree field to your specific job duties strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Portfolio materials showing technical content you've authored, such as API documentation or code samples, can also support the petition.