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We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Developer Relations Manager to engage leading research labs. In this role, you will work directly with research labs to accelerate the adoption of NVIDIA’s sophisticated AI and computing platforms.
The ideal candidate combines deep, technical expertise with strong experience in research engagement and a proven track record of turning advanced technologies into meaningful, research-focused results.
What you'll be doing:
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for research labs, identifying and accelerating high-impact workloads by integrating NVIDIA's frameworks, libraries, and core software stack into research projects.
- Map and continuously assess the research ecosystem to identify institutional growth opportunities and inform long-term technology strategies.
- Stay current on research papers across affiliated domains to anticipate emerging trends and provide technical direction on future collaboration areas.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Research Account Managers, Solution Architects, and Business Development teams to drive researcher enablement.
- Forge closer ties with lab personnel, understanding organizational dynamics and the full scope of research being conducted.
- Attend domain scientific conferences and facilitate NVIDIA participation alongside other subject matter experts.
- Represent the needs of researchers internally by translating academic feedback into actionable insights that shape product development, education programs, and platform roadmaps.
What we need to see:
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computational Science, Physics, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience demonstrating comparable research depth.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Deep expertise applying AI to computational physics, particle physics, astrophysics, plasma/fusion, quantum systems, materials science, climate/earth systems, or scientific simulation.
- Strong fluency in AI methods relevant to physics, including neural operators, surrogate models, physics-informed ML, differentiable simulation, simulation-based inference, generative modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
- Understanding of physics research workflows, including HPC simulations, numerical solvers, experimental/sensor data, large-scale instruments, inverse problems, and GPU-accelerated scientific pipelines.
- Ability to engage top physics and national lab researchers on physical consistency, interpretability, numerical accuracy, reproducibility, simulation speedups, and scientific validity.
- Research credibility through publications, open-source scientific software, academic or national lab collaborations, technical leadership, or hands-on work in AI for physics or computational science.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with NVIDIA technologies and platforms such as CUDA, CUDA-X libraries, NVIDIA AI Enterprise, NIM, NeMo/Nemotron, PhysicsNeMo, cuQuantum, Omniverse, Isaac, RAPIDS, TensorRT, Triton Inference Server, or DGX/accelerated computing systems.
- Established relationships with leading academic labs, research institutes, national labs, or major open source research communities.
- Track record translating frontier research into demos, reference architectures, workshops, technical content, or developer enablement programs.
- Experience presenting at academic conferences, research workshops, technical summits, or university facing events.
- Ability to identify emerging research trends and convert them into strategic opportunities for collaboration, platform adoption, and ecosystem growth.
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 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 11, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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
We are seeking a dynamic, mission-driven Developer Relations Manager to engage leading research labs. In this role, you will work directly with research labs to accelerate the adoption of NVIDIA’s sophisticated AI and computing platforms.
The ideal candidate combines deep, technical expertise with strong experience in research engagement and a proven track record of turning advanced technologies into meaningful, research-focused results.
What you'll be doing:
- Act as a trusted technical advisor for research labs, identifying and accelerating high-impact workloads by integrating NVIDIA's frameworks, libraries, and core software stack into research projects.
- Map and continuously assess the research ecosystem to identify institutional growth opportunities and inform long-term technology strategies.
- Stay current on research papers across affiliated domains to anticipate emerging trends and provide technical direction on future collaboration areas.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Research Account Managers, Solution Architects, and Business Development teams to drive researcher enablement.
- Forge closer ties with lab personnel, understanding organizational dynamics and the full scope of research being conducted.
- Attend domain scientific conferences and facilitate NVIDIA participation alongside other subject matter experts.
- Represent the needs of researchers internally by translating academic feedback into actionable insights that shape product development, education programs, and platform roadmaps.
What we need to see:
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computational Science, Physics, or a related technical field; or equivalent experience demonstrating comparable research depth.
- 3+ years of experience.
- Deep expertise applying AI to computational physics, particle physics, astrophysics, plasma/fusion, quantum systems, materials science, climate/earth systems, or scientific simulation.
- Strong fluency in AI methods relevant to physics, including neural operators, surrogate models, physics-informed ML, differentiable simulation, simulation-based inference, generative modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
- Understanding of physics research workflows, including HPC simulations, numerical solvers, experimental/sensor data, large-scale instruments, inverse problems, and GPU-accelerated scientific pipelines.
- Ability to engage top physics and national lab researchers on physical consistency, interpretability, numerical accuracy, reproducibility, simulation speedups, and scientific validity.
- Research credibility through publications, open-source scientific software, academic or national lab collaborations, technical leadership, or hands-on work in AI for physics or computational science.
Ways to stand out from the crowd:
- Experience with NVIDIA technologies and platforms such as CUDA, CUDA-X libraries, NVIDIA AI Enterprise, NIM, NeMo/Nemotron, PhysicsNeMo, cuQuantum, Omniverse, Isaac, RAPIDS, TensorRT, Triton Inference Server, or DGX/accelerated computing systems.
- Established relationships with leading academic labs, research institutes, national labs, or major open source research communities.
- Track record translating frontier research into demos, reference architectures, workshops, technical content, or developer enablement programs.
- Experience presenting at academic conferences, research workshops, technical summits, or university facing events.
- Ability to identify emerging research trends and convert them into strategic opportunities for collaboration, platform adoption, and ecosystem growth.
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 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until May 11, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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 OPT Sponsorship in Developer Relations
Target companies with active developer ecosystems
Companies that maintain public APIs, SDKs, or developer platforms sponsor DevRel roles far more often than those without. Look for organizations where developer advocacy is a core growth function, not a side project bolted onto marketing.
Frame your degree as a technical credential
DevRel sits at the intersection of engineering and communication. Emphasize your computer science, software engineering, or related degree when applying. Employers need this to support a specialty occupation classification if they sponsor your H-1B visa later.
Document your OPT authorization clearly in applications
State your work authorization status upfront: authorized for OPT, eligible for STEM OPT extension if applicable, and H-1B sponsorship required after. This removes ambiguity and filters you into conversations with sponsors early.
Build a public technical portfolio before applying
DevRel hiring managers look for evidence of technical communication: conference talks, blog posts, open-source contributions, or tutorial videos. A strong public presence shortens the sponsorship conversation because your value is already visible.
Prioritize larger tech companies for your first OPT role
Established tech companies have immigration counsel, established H-1B pipelines, and experience sponsoring DevRel specifically. Smaller startups may be willing but lack the infrastructure, which creates delays when your OPT clock is running.
Raise OPT timeline early in the hiring process
Bring up your authorization status before an offer is extended, not after. Explain your OPT end date, STEM extension eligibility, and the H-1B timeline. Employers who understand the window upfront are far more likely to commit.
Developer Relations OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Relations qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Developer Relations typically qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. Roles that blend coding, technical writing, and community strategy generally meet the standard. Titles framed around pure marketing or community management with no technical requirement may face more scrutiny, so degree-to-role alignment matters.
Where can I find Developer Relations jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. Searching there lets you focus on DevRel roles at companies that have already signaled sponsorship willingness, rather than spending hours filtering out positions that won't work for your status.
Am I eligible for the STEM OPT extension in a Developer Relations role?
You may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the DevRel role is directly related to that field. Computer science and software engineering degrees typically qualify. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify. A role requiring you to build demos, review code, or manage developer tools strengthens the connection to your STEM degree.
How do I explain my OPT status to a Developer Relations hiring manager?
Be direct and specific. Tell them you're currently authorized to work on OPT, state your expiration date, and confirm whether you're eligible for the STEM extension. If you are, note that extends your authorization by 24 months. Then explain the H-1B timeline so they understand what sponsorship actually involves. Most hiring managers in tech are familiar with OPT but appreciate the clarity.
Can I work as a Developer Relations contractor on OPT?
OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree field and that you work for an authorized employer. Contract and freelance arrangements are technically permissible but carry risk: you must be able to demonstrate a bona fide employer-employee or client relationship, and self-employment is tightly restricted. A full-time employee role at a sponsoring company is a safer path and positions you better for H-1B sponsorship.