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Developer Advocacy roles qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Employers sponsor these roles regularly, though the H-1B lottery means timing and employer type matter. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Director, Customer Advocacy
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This role is Hybrid, Santa Monica Office
The Director, Customer Advocacy will oversee Cornerstone’s global customer advocacy and engagement strategy. This leader will elevate Cornerstone’s brand affinity and reputation by amplifying customer voices, creating meaningful connections, and driving loyalty among Cornerstone’s customer base. The role requires a collaborative, strategic leader with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude who can partner across teams and time zones, engage with executives, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and externally.
This role leads a team of direct reports across the Americas, EMEA, and APJ, and is part of the larger Marketing department at Cornerstone. This is a highly collaborative and creative group; candidates should enjoy working closely with others and thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
The ideal candidate is a clear and persuasive communicator with intellectual curiosity and a bias for action. They have a proven history of building and scaling a customer advocacy program at a global B2B software company, ideally in HCM or adjacent enterprise technology.
Preference for Santa Monica, CA or Dublin, CA area but may consider other locations
In this role you will…
- Lead Cornerstone’s global customer advocacy function and strategy.
- Identify, nurture, and amplify customer champions by building and managing a robust advocacy program, including customer advisory board, case studies, references, testimonials, and speaking opportunities.
- Create and scale initiatives that deepen customer relationships, such as user groups, customer events, and community-building programs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, customers, partners, and industry influencers.
- Drive innovative customer storytelling that communicates Cornerstone’s vision, strategy, and customer impact in compelling ways.
You’ve got what it takes if you have…
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in customer advocacy, marketing, or communications, with an emphasis on B2B technology.
- A proven track record of building and scaling a successful customer advocacy program for complex enterprise software, engaging customers across multiple market segments from Fortune 100 enterprises to mid-sized companies.
- Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing, globally distributed teams. Domain expertise in HCM, ERP, or CRM technology suites is strongly preferred.
- BA/BS degree is required with preference for degrees in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- Exceptional communication skills, including writing, editing, and presentation expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive programs spanning advocacy, engagement, and events.
- Excellent people and project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple time-sensitive initiatives under tight deadlines.
- Innovative and creative thinking, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and execute them with precision.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to gain trust, secure buy-in, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer obsession, with a deep understanding of customer needs and how to deliver meaningful experiences.
- A good sense of humor and a passion for delivering outstanding results.
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Our Culture:
Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.
Who We Are:
At Cornerstone, we believe in AI that works in the service of people, amplifying their judgment to drive high-performing, future-ready organizations forward. Cornerstone Workforce AI™, the intelligence platform for workforce readiness, brings together workforce and labor market data into a proprietary Cornerstone People Graph™, translating signals into intelligence, targeting learning where it matters, developing critical skills, and surfacing hidden talent. Delivered as an open, enterprise platform across whatever application your people work in every day, Cornerstone Workforce AI is built for scale, security, and trust, with certified AI guardrails. As an industry leader, Cornerstone is helping approximately 7,000 organizations, 140M+ users, across 186 countries build continuous workforce readiness.
Total Rewards:
At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 167700 - 268300 USD.
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Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com or +1 855 454 8433.
Read the EEO is the Law poster here, and the supplementary poster here
Read the Read the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster here
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Director, Customer Advocacy
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This role is Hybrid, Santa Monica Office
The Director, Customer Advocacy will oversee Cornerstone’s global customer advocacy and engagement strategy. This leader will elevate Cornerstone’s brand affinity and reputation by amplifying customer voices, creating meaningful connections, and driving loyalty among Cornerstone’s customer base. The role requires a collaborative, strategic leader with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude who can partner across teams and time zones, engage with executives, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization and externally.
This role leads a team of direct reports across the Americas, EMEA, and APJ, and is part of the larger Marketing department at Cornerstone. This is a highly collaborative and creative group; candidates should enjoy working closely with others and thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment.
The ideal candidate is a clear and persuasive communicator with intellectual curiosity and a bias for action. They have a proven history of building and scaling a customer advocacy program at a global B2B software company, ideally in HCM or adjacent enterprise technology.
Preference for Santa Monica, CA or Dublin, CA area but may consider other locations
In this role you will…
- Lead Cornerstone’s global customer advocacy function and strategy.
- Identify, nurture, and amplify customer champions by building and managing a robust advocacy program, including customer advisory board, case studies, references, testimonials, and speaking opportunities.
- Create and scale initiatives that deepen customer relationships, such as user groups, customer events, and community-building programs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, customers, partners, and industry influencers.
- Drive innovative customer storytelling that communicates Cornerstone’s vision, strategy, and customer impact in compelling ways.
You’ve got what it takes if you have…
- 8-12 years of progressive experience in customer advocacy, marketing, or communications, with an emphasis on B2B technology.
- A proven track record of building and scaling a successful customer advocacy program for complex enterprise software, engaging customers across multiple market segments from Fortune 100 enterprises to mid-sized companies.
- Excellent leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing, globally distributed teams. Domain expertise in HCM, ERP, or CRM technology suites is strongly preferred.
- BA/BS degree is required with preference for degrees in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
- Exceptional communication skills, including writing, editing, and presentation expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to create comprehensive programs spanning advocacy, engagement, and events.
- Excellent people and project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple time-sensitive initiatives under tight deadlines.
- Innovative and creative thinking, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and execute them with precision.
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to gain trust, secure buy-in, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Customer obsession, with a deep understanding of customer needs and how to deliver meaningful experiences.
- A good sense of humor and a passion for delivering outstanding results.
LI-hybrid
Our Culture:
Spark Greatness. Shatter Boundaries. Share Success. Are you ready? Because here, right now – is where the future of work is happening. Where curious disruptors and change innovators like you are helping communities and customers enable everyone – anywhere – to learn, grow and advance. To be better tomorrow than they are today.
Who We Are:
At Cornerstone, we believe in AI that works in the service of people, amplifying their judgment to drive high-performing, future-ready organizations forward. Cornerstone Workforce AI™, the intelligence platform for workforce readiness, brings together workforce and labor market data into a proprietary Cornerstone People Graph™, translating signals into intelligence, targeting learning where it matters, developing critical skills, and surfacing hidden talent. Delivered as an open, enterprise platform across whatever application your people work in every day, Cornerstone Workforce AI is built for scale, security, and trust, with certified AI guardrails. As an industry leader, Cornerstone is helping approximately 7,000 organizations, 140M+ users, across 186 countries build continuous workforce readiness.
Total Rewards:
At Cornerstone, we are dedicated to inspiring excellence and pushing boundaries in everything we do. Our compensation strategy is based on three fundamental principles: equitable pay, market-driven research, and skill-based appraisals. As part of our mission to share success and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world, the listed salary range is just one element of Cornerstone’s comprehensive compensation package. This compensation package may also include annual bonuses, short- and program-specific awards depending on the role, and a comprehensive benefit offering. The disclosed salary range reflects the geographic differential based on the location of the position if applicable. The starting salary for the successful applicant will depend on several job-related factors, including education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, and market demands. This range is based on a full-time position and may be adjusted in the future. Join us in shaping the future of work — tomorrow, together. Experience flexibility and empowerment in your career at Cornerstone. The BASE salary range for this position is: 167700 - 268300 USD.
Check us out on LinkedIn, Comparably, Glassdoor, and Facebook!
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental commitment at Cornerstone OnDemand. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, color, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable Federal, State, or Local fair employment laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at careers@csod.com or +1 855 454 8433.
Read the EEO is the Law poster here, and the supplementary poster here
Read the Read the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision poster here
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Target companies with existing developer relations teams
Companies with established DevRel functions, like cloud platforms and developer tool startups, have sponsored these roles before. Prior sponsorship history is the strongest signal that a company understands the process and will do it again.
Anchor your role in a technical degree
USCIS scrutinizes Developer Advocacy as a specialty occupation. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree strengthens your case significantly. Advocacy roles with heavy technical writing or API work qualify more easily than community-only positions.
Distinguish advocacy from marketing in your offer letter
Job titles and descriptions that emphasize technical depth, like developer experience, SDK documentation, or API evangelism, support specialty occupation status. Generic marketing language in an offer letter can complicate the H-1B petition and invite a Request for Evidence.
Consider O-1A if you have a strong public profile
Developer advocates with conference speaking history, open-source contributions, or published technical work may qualify for O-1A extraordinary ability. This visa has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a viable path if H-1B selection is uncertain.
Identify cap-exempt employers early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B cap and lottery. Developer Advocacy roles at academic institutions or research labs can be filed any time of year without waiting for the April lottery window.
Start sponsorship conversations before accepting an offer
Many employers support sponsorship in principle but haven't thought through timelines. Raising it during the offer stage, before compensation is finalized, gives both sides time to plan around H-1B filing windows or premium processing needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Advocacy qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it's not automatic. USCIS requires that the role normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Developer Advocacy qualifies most cleanly when the job duties center on technical depth, such as building demos, writing API documentation, or presenting at engineering conferences, rather than general community management or marketing. A well-drafted job description and support letter from the employer significantly strengthen the petition.
What degree do I need for a Developer Advocacy visa sponsorship?
Most approved H-1B visa petitions for Developer Advocacy cite degrees in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a closely related technical discipline. A general communications or marketing degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. If your degree is in a non-technical field but you have substantial software engineering experience, an O-1A or a petition supported by a detailed equivalency evaluation may be worth exploring with an immigration attorney.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor Developer Advocacy roles?
Cloud infrastructure companies, API-first startups, developer tool platforms, and large enterprise software firms sponsor Developer Advocacy roles with regularity. These employers build products for technical audiences and rely on developer advocates to drive adoption, making the role a core business function rather than a support position. You can browse currently sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings specifically for visa sponsorship availability.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B while working in Developer Advocacy?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and your status is maintained during processing. One practical consideration: if your new role is framed differently, such as moving from a technical advocacy function to a broader marketing role, the new petition still needs to independently satisfy specialty occupation requirements.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Developer Advocacy job seekers?
If your target employer is a standard for-profit company, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery, which runs in April for an October 1 start date. Selection rates have ranged from roughly 25 to 35 percent in recent years, meaning most registrations aren't selected in any given year. Strategies to improve your odds include targeting cap-exempt employers, building a profile that supports an O-1A petition, or prioritizing companies willing to sponsor an E-3 visa if you're an Australian citizen.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Advocacy jobs?
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.