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Senior Developer Advocate roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the computer occupations category, typically requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Employers in this space have consistent H-1B filing history, and the role's technical and communication requirements support a strong specialty occupation case.
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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 specialty occupation documentation early
Pull your O*NET profile for Developer Advocate roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the position. Officers scrutinize hybrid technical-communication roles, so a strong degree-to-job nexus in your petition prevents RFEs before they start.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Senior Developer Advocate roles by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings, so you're only pursuing employers who have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this occupation code, not ones learning the process on your timeline.
Check prevailing wage before your offer stage
Run your target job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations begin. Developer Advocate roles span wage levels 2 through 4 depending on seniority, and knowing your level protects you from an LCA that undershoots USCIS standards.
Negotiate petition fee coverage in your offer
USCIS requires employers to pay I-129 filing fees; you cannot legally reimburse them. Confirm the offer letter explicitly assigns all H-1B petition costs to the employer before you sign, since this is harder to correct after acceptance.
Clarify open-source work and employer IP policies
Developer Advocate roles often involve public speaking, GitHub contributions, and community content creation. Get written clarity on what work product belongs to you versus the employer before your H-1B is filed, since your authorized employment scope is tied to your petition's job description.
Plan your lottery timing around cap-exempt employer options
If you don't get selected in the annual H-1B cap lottery, Developer Advocate roles at universities, nonprofit research institutions, or government-affiliated entities may qualify as cap-exempt. USCIS allows petitions for these employers year-round, outside the April registration window.
H-1B Visa Senior Developer Advocate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Developer Advocate role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, software engineering, or information systems. USCIS evaluates the actual duties, not just the job title, so your petition needs to show that theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge is central to the role, not just communication or community management.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Developer Advocate positions?
Search Migrate Mate for Senior Developer Advocate roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history. This surfaces employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, which is a concrete signal they're prepared to sponsor rather than simply open to it in theory. Tech-focused companies, cloud platforms, and developer tooling firms file most frequently for this title.
Can I switch from a software engineering H-1B to a Developer Advocate role at the same employer?
Only if your employer files an amended H-1B petition before you transition. A material change in job duties, even within the same company, requires USCIS to approve the new role description. Working in the new title before the amendment is approved puts your status at risk, so confirm the petition is filed and received before your first day in the new function.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Developer Advocate role is eliminated or restructured?
You enter a 60-day grace period from your last day of authorized employment. During that window, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer who files a cap-exempt transfer petition, change to another valid status, or depart the country. USCIS does not automatically extend this period, so starting your job search immediately when a layoff is announced is essential.
Does traveling internationally for developer conferences affect my H-1B status?
Not if your travel documents are current. You'll need a valid H-1B visa stamp in your passport to re-enter after each trip, which is separate from your status. If your visa stamp expires between conferences, you'll need to apply for a new stamp at a U.S. consulate before returning. Confirm your I-94 admission period is still active each time you re-enter.