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We are looking for Sales GTM lead to drive our partnership and sales go-to-market strategies with AI Native ISVS, Foundational Model Providers within the NVIDIA WorldWide Field Operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the AI Native and foundational model category and their unique routes to market. Have experience leading co-marketing, co-sell initiatives that span from incubation to repeatability through a wide-ranging partner ecosystem.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop go-to-market and co-selling strategies with AI Native partners that outline activities and expectations to drive NVIDIA’s full stack offerings.
- Act as an extension of the AI Native’s sales team to identify key accounts with NVIDIA for joint selling engagement so we can collectively drive a repeatable model.
- Works cross functionally with key NVIDIA Industry sales teams and NVIDIA partner ecosystem to handle pipeline and promote/educate on influence revenue generated from joint customer wins.
- Collaborates with our Global Account Managers and Product organization to help set the GTM priorities with our AI Native ISVs, so we have mutual success in the development of our joint solution offerings in the market.
- Secure sponsorship from target ISVs to implement a sales GTM partnership plan of record.
- Define business goals, track and report progress and work on joint GTM plans.
- Devises sales enablement plans and to help the account executives, overlay solution specialists and Solution architects improve their abilities on NVIDIA GPU accelerated computing and AI software.
- Acts as the global liaison between regional ISV teams and the product groups at NVIDIA and the partner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of shown success with partner alliance management, cloud service providers and recent AI native partnerships.
- High energy with effective communication and written skills.
- Experience addressing senior leaders and large audiences.
- Proactive, creative, flexible and uses good judgment to accomplish tasks on schedule with minimal direction and supervision.
- Familiarity with AI computing and the ability to scale up technical knowledge to serve the needs of demanding technology companies.
- Ability to connect with all team members successfully and effectively at any level.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Track record of partnering with a foundational model provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, X.ai, Meta, Mistral etc) or AI Native ISVs that are transforming their categories such as Baseten, Sierra, Cursor etc.
- Passion for winning, a proven interest in business strategy, and strong collaboration skills with a wide variety of internal team members.
- Self-starter, self-confident individual with integrity and accountability, highly motivated, and attracted to building out a growth area which represents a meaningful opportunity at NVIDIA.
- Graphics, AI/deep learning, high performance computing, cloud datacenter, and/or edge computing development/deployment experience desirable.
- Comfortable defining and implementing complex program schedules with intimate understanding of dependencies, critical paths, key and critical landmarks, and deliverables.
Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 248,000 USD - 396,750 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 28, 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
We are looking for Sales GTM lead to drive our partnership and sales go-to-market strategies with AI Native ISVS, Foundational Model Providers within the NVIDIA WorldWide Field Operations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the AI Native and foundational model category and their unique routes to market. Have experience leading co-marketing, co-sell initiatives that span from incubation to repeatability through a wide-ranging partner ecosystem.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop go-to-market and co-selling strategies with AI Native partners that outline activities and expectations to drive NVIDIA’s full stack offerings.
- Act as an extension of the AI Native’s sales team to identify key accounts with NVIDIA for joint selling engagement so we can collectively drive a repeatable model.
- Works cross functionally with key NVIDIA Industry sales teams and NVIDIA partner ecosystem to handle pipeline and promote/educate on influence revenue generated from joint customer wins.
- Collaborates with our Global Account Managers and Product organization to help set the GTM priorities with our AI Native ISVs, so we have mutual success in the development of our joint solution offerings in the market.
- Secure sponsorship from target ISVs to implement a sales GTM partnership plan of record.
- Define business goals, track and report progress and work on joint GTM plans.
- Devises sales enablement plans and to help the account executives, overlay solution specialists and Solution architects improve their abilities on NVIDIA GPU accelerated computing and AI software.
- Acts as the global liaison between regional ISV teams and the product groups at NVIDIA and the partner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of shown success with partner alliance management, cloud service providers and recent AI native partnerships.
- High energy with effective communication and written skills.
- Experience addressing senior leaders and large audiences.
- Proactive, creative, flexible and uses good judgment to accomplish tasks on schedule with minimal direction and supervision.
- Familiarity with AI computing and the ability to scale up technical knowledge to serve the needs of demanding technology companies.
- Ability to connect with all team members successfully and effectively at any level.
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Track record of partnering with a foundational model provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, X.ai, Meta, Mistral etc) or AI Native ISVs that are transforming their categories such as Baseten, Sierra, Cursor etc.
- Passion for winning, a proven interest in business strategy, and strong collaboration skills with a wide variety of internal team members.
- Self-starter, self-confident individual with integrity and accountability, highly motivated, and attracted to building out a growth area which represents a meaningful opportunity at NVIDIA.
- Graphics, AI/deep learning, high performance computing, cloud datacenter, and/or edge computing development/deployment experience desirable.
- Comfortable defining and implementing complex program schedules with intimate understanding of dependencies, critical paths, key and critical landmarks, and deliverables.
Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5, and 248,000 USD - 396,750 USD for Level 6.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 28, 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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Which companies sponsor visas for sales leads in California?
Enterprise technology companies sponsor the majority of sales lead visa petitions in California. Salesforce, Oracle, Adobe, ServiceNow, and Workday have consistent records of H-1B visa sponsorship for sales roles in the Bay Area and Southern California. Larger technology firms with established legal teams are generally better positioned to navigate sponsorship than early-stage startups, though well-funded Series B and later companies do sponsor as well.
Which visa types are most common for sales lead roles in California?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for sales lead roles in California, particularly when the position requires a bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field and involves specialized product knowledge. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, Canadians and Mexicans for TN visa status under the USMCA, and candidates with extraordinary achievements may explore the O-1A. The qualifying visa depends on your nationality, degree, and how the employer defines the role.
How to find sales lead visa sponsorship jobs in California?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find sales lead roles in California where employers are open to visa sponsorship. You can filter by state and role to surface positions specifically relevant to your situation, rather than sorting through general listings where sponsorship willingness is unclear. Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on international job seekers, so the jobs shown are sourced with visa sponsorship in mind.
Which cities in California have the most sales lead sponsorship jobs?
San Francisco and the broader Bay Area account for the largest concentration of sales lead sponsorship opportunities in California, anchored by enterprise SaaS and cloud companies headquartered there. Los Angeles is a strong secondary market, particularly in media technology, e-commerce, and fintech. San Diego has a notable cluster in biotech and defense technology sales, and San Jose sees consistent demand from semiconductor and infrastructure software companies.
Are there any California-specific considerations for sales lead visa sponsorship?
California's high cost of living means the Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements for sponsored roles tend to be higher than the national average, which is worth understanding when evaluating offers. California also has strict employee classification laws, which can affect how employers structure sponsored sales roles. The state's concentration of global technology companies means international candidates often find more sponsorship-receptive employers here than in most other states.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored sales lead jobs in California?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.