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At Red Hat, we believe the future of AI is open source. The Red Hat Artificial Intelligence Business Unit (AI BU) is seeking to hire a Developer Advocate to help grow awareness of Red Hat AI and open source projects that complement our platform. The expected experience level is someone who has a degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
In this role, you will create engaging technical content, demos, and workshops that help developers understand, build, and deploy AI workloads on Red Hat’s platforms and related open source projects. You’ll represent Red Hat at global conferences, meetups, and open source events globally, while building a strong personal brand that resonates with the AI developer community. You’ll receive mentorship from senior technical marketers, developer advocates, and product engineers to help accelerate your technical and professional growth.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator with an understanding of the full AI stack—from GPUs and clusters to model fine-tuning and inference—and a passion for empowering developers through education and storytelling.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Create and deliver high-quality technical content (demos, blogs, videos, notebooks, workshops, talks) centered on open source AI technologies
- Travel globally ~50% of the year to speak at conferences, conduct workshops, and support Red Hat’s AI presence at events
- Engage with developer communities to identify trends, gather feedback, and promote Red Hat AI solutions and related open source projects
- Build and maintain technical demos that showcase Red Hat’s capabilities across an open source AI stack—including hardware, orchestration, and software layers
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to translate developer needs into roadmap insights and compelling narratives that drive adoption
- Establish and grow your personal developer brand through consistent content creation, social media engagement, and event participation
- Represent Red Hat’s open, scalable approach to AI with an understanding of model tuning, RAG, inference, and orchestration across GPU-based environments
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Strong technical background in web application development (Python, JavaScript or similar)
- Understanding of open source development principles and communities
- Familiarity with the AI technology stack, including model training, inference, orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and GPU utilization
- Hands-on experience with a variety of operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS, and Windows
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking on stage or on camera
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging content
- Ability to work in a persuasion-driven, cross-functional environment with globally distributed teams
- Self-motivated and organized, capable of meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED A PLUS
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Knowledge of vLLM, llama.cpp, SGlang, or other open-source inference engines, as well as concepts such as Retrieval Augmented Generation, Agentic AI, etc.
- Established presence in developer communities (GitHub, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.)
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Open source contributor or maintainer experience is a plus
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $98,980.00 - $158,330.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
ABOUT RED HAT
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
INCLUSION AT RED HAT
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.
Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.
ABOUT THE JOB
At Red Hat, we believe the future of AI is open source. The Red Hat Artificial Intelligence Business Unit (AI BU) is seeking to hire a Developer Advocate to help grow awareness of Red Hat AI and open source projects that complement our platform. The expected experience level is someone who has a degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
In this role, you will create engaging technical content, demos, and workshops that help developers understand, build, and deploy AI workloads on Red Hat’s platforms and related open source projects. You’ll represent Red Hat at global conferences, meetups, and open source events globally, while building a strong personal brand that resonates with the AI developer community. You’ll receive mentorship from senior technical marketers, developer advocates, and product engineers to help accelerate your technical and professional growth.
The ideal candidate is a strong technical communicator with an understanding of the full AI stack—from GPUs and clusters to model fine-tuning and inference—and a passion for empowering developers through education and storytelling.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Create and deliver high-quality technical content (demos, blogs, videos, notebooks, workshops, talks) centered on open source AI technologies
- Travel globally ~50% of the year to speak at conferences, conduct workshops, and support Red Hat’s AI presence at events
- Engage with developer communities to identify trends, gather feedback, and promote Red Hat AI solutions and related open source projects
- Build and maintain technical demos that showcase Red Hat’s capabilities across an open source AI stack—including hardware, orchestration, and software layers
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product management, and marketing teams to translate developer needs into roadmap insights and compelling narratives that drive adoption
- Establish and grow your personal developer brand through consistent content creation, social media engagement, and event participation
- Represent Red Hat’s open, scalable approach to AI with an understanding of model tuning, RAG, inference, and orchestration across GPU-based environments
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Strong technical background in web application development (Python, JavaScript or similar)
- Understanding of open source development principles and communities
- Familiarity with the AI technology stack, including model training, inference, orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift), and GPU utilization
- Hands-on experience with a variety of operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS, and Windows
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills; comfortable speaking on stage or on camera
- Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into accessible, engaging content
- Ability to work in a persuasion-driven, cross-functional environment with globally distributed teams
- Self-motivated and organized, capable of meeting deadlines and handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE CONSIDERED A PLUS
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker/Podman, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
- Knowledge of vLLM, llama.cpp, SGlang, or other open-source inference engines, as well as concepts such as Retrieval Augmented Generation, Agentic AI, etc.
- Established presence in developer communities (GitHub, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, etc.)
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Open source contributor or maintainer experience is a plus
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $98,980.00 - $158,330.00. Actual offer will be based on your qualifications.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Red Hat determines compensation based on several factors including but not limited to job location, experience, applicable skills and training, external market value, and internal pay equity. Annual salary is one component of Red Hat’s compensation package. This position may also be eligible for bonus, commission, and/or equity. For positions with Remote-US locations, the actual salary range for the position may differ based on location but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
ABOUT RED HAT
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
- Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
- Retirement 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
- Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
- Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States.
INCLUSION AT RED HAT
Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY (EEO)
Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.
Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Developer Advocate
Target companies with active developer ecosystems
Companies that maintain public APIs, SDKs, or open-source projects almost always have Developer Advocate roles and established immigration programs. AWS, Stripe, Twilio, and Cloudflare sponsor this title regularly and have in-house immigration counsel.
Position your degree as directly relevant
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on your degree matching the role. A computer science, software engineering, or information systems degree ties directly to the technical components of Developer Advocacy and strengthens your petition significantly.
Highlight technical depth, not just communication skills
USCIS scrutinizes Developer Advocate petitions because the role blends technical and marketing work. Framing your experience around code contributions, API integration work, and technical documentation strengthens the specialty occupation argument for your employer.
Confirm the role reports to engineering, not marketing
Developer Advocate positions under an engineering or product organization have stronger H-1B approval histories than those sitting in marketing. Ask during interviews which department the role falls under and who it reports to.
Prepare documentation of prior technical work
GitHub contributions, published technical content, conference talks, and SDK samples all demonstrate that your role requires specialized knowledge. This documentation directly supports the specialty occupation requirement in an H-1B petition.
Start the conversation early with potential employers
Companies that have sponsored Developer Advocates before move faster on offers. Raising sponsorship in your second or third interview, once genuine interest is established, gives the hiring team time to align with their legal team before extending an offer.
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Does a Developer Advocate role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the petition requires careful framing. USCIS evaluates whether the role constitutes a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Developer Advocate positions with strong engineering responsibilities, such as building integrations, writing technical documentation, or contributing to open-source projects, have a strong basis for approval. Roles that emphasize community management or marketing over technical work face more scrutiny.
What degree do I need for an employer to sponsor my Developer Advocate visa?
A bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related technical field is the strongest foundation. Some employers have successfully petitioned for candidates with information systems or electrical engineering degrees when the role responsibilities are clearly technical. A degree in communications or business is unlikely to support an H-1B petition for this title unless paired with significant computer science coursework.
Which visa types can a Developer Advocate use for U.S. work authorization?
H-1B is the most common path and requires employer sponsorship and lottery selection. Australians can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and faster processing. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under the TN visa if the role meets the relevant professional category. Candidates with recognized national or international acclaim in their field may also explore the O-1A. Each has different sponsorship requirements and timelines.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Developer Advocate roles?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Developer Advocate jobs where the employer is already open to visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking later. Companies with active developer programs, such as cloud infrastructure providers, API-first startups, and developer tools companies, are the most consistent sponsors for this title.
Can a Developer Advocate role qualify for an O-1A visa instead of H-1B?
It can, but the bar is high. The O-1A requires evidence of extraordinary ability, typically demonstrated through speaking at major technical conferences, published work with significant reach, judging others' technical work, or playing a critical role at a distinguished organization. Many experienced Developer Advocates who have built meaningful public profiles and spoken at events like KubeCon or PyCon can build a credible O-1A case, especially with legal support.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Advocate 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.
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