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Developer Relations roles attract H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship from tech companies that need technically credible advocates bridging engineering and community. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations requiring a computer science, software engineering, or a related technical degree. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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As a part of the Cloud Developer Relations team, you will join as a Technical Developer Relations Engineer for our AI Infrastructure team. Your work centers on the systems that power modern AI that is GKE and Kubernetes, Graphics Processing Units (GPU) and Tensor Processing Units (TPU) accelerators, and the drivers and orchestration that keep large training, reinforcement learning, and inference jobs running at scale.
In this role, you will be a builder first, to write and run real training, fine-tuning, and inference workloads, push them to scale on Google's accelerators, and feed what you learn back to the engineering teams shipping these products. You will take hard infrastructure problems, the kind that involve GPU memory limits, TPU topologies, and scheduling and turn them into demos, blogs, and videos that developers actually want to read and watch.
In this role, you will bring a real point of view and an audience that listens, whether built through conference talks, open source, or your own writing about this space. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Responsibilities
- Grow the AI Infrastructure developer community by running programs, events, workshops, and hackathons that people actually want to attend.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external partners, and influencers to extend each program's reach and make the case for Google's platforms.
- Build and maintain the resources developers rely on docs, tutorials, and sample code and answer their technical questions along the way.
- Dig into the data to spot trends, recurring pain points, and where developers lose time, then turn that into concrete recommendations for the product roadmap.
- Represent Google at industry events as a technical voice for our AI tools, giving talks and live demos.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
- 2 years of experience running AI/ML workloads, such as training, fine-tuning, or serving inference on GPUs or TPUs, including orchestration with Kubernetes or GKE.
- 2 years of experience producing engaging developer content (e.g., blogs, short-form videos, podcasts, live streams).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with AI infrastructure: Kubernetes, GPUs/TPUs and the software drivers that support them.
- Experience writing and running model-training, reinforcement-learning, or inference workloads (or clear ability to grow into these).
- Proficiency in Python preferred; strong object-oriented programming in another language (e.g., C++, Java) acceptable for an "AI-native" applicant who moves quickly between languages.
- Demonstrated external technical content and public presence (technical blogs, videos, talks, or popular open-source work — ability to translate complex hardware workflows (TPU/GPU) into engaging narratives.
- Background in AI development, either building/training models or integrating generative AI into products.
Compensation
- US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
About the job
As a part of the Cloud Developer Relations team, you will join as a Technical Developer Relations Engineer for our AI Infrastructure team. Your work centers on the systems that power modern AI that is GKE and Kubernetes, Graphics Processing Units (GPU) and Tensor Processing Units (TPU) accelerators, and the drivers and orchestration that keep large training, reinforcement learning, and inference jobs running at scale.
In this role, you will be a builder first, to write and run real training, fine-tuning, and inference workloads, push them to scale on Google's accelerators, and feed what you learn back to the engineering teams shipping these products. You will take hard infrastructure problems, the kind that involve GPU memory limits, TPU topologies, and scheduling and turn them into demos, blogs, and videos that developers actually want to read and watch.
In this role, you will bring a real point of view and an audience that listens, whether built through conference talks, open source, or your own writing about this space. The AI and Infrastructure team is redefining what’s possible. We empower Google customers with breakthrough capabilities and insights by delivering AI and Infrastructure at unparalleled scale, efficiency, reliability and velocity. Our customers include Googlers, Google Cloud customers, and billions of Google users worldwide.
We're behind Google's groundbreaking innovations, empowering the development of AI models, delivering unparalleled computing power to global services, and providing the essential platforms that enable developers to build the future. From software to hardware our teams are shaping the future of world-leading hyperscale computing, with key teams working on the development of our TPUs, Vertex AI for Google Cloud, Google Global Networking, Data Center operations, systems research, and much more. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Responsibilities
- Grow the AI Infrastructure developer community by running programs, events, workshops, and hackathons that people actually want to attend.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external partners, and influencers to extend each program's reach and make the case for Google's platforms.
- Build and maintain the resources developers rely on docs, tutorials, and sample code and answer their technical questions along the way.
- Dig into the data to spot trends, recurring pain points, and where developers lose time, then turn that into concrete recommendations for the product roadmap.
- Represent Google at industry events as a technical voice for our AI tools, giving talks and live demos.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of work experience in a technical role (e.g., software engineering, solutions consultant, etc.) or equivalent technical experience.
- 2 years of experience running AI/ML workloads, such as training, fine-tuning, or serving inference on GPUs or TPUs, including orchestration with Kubernetes or GKE.
- 2 years of experience producing engaging developer content (e.g., blogs, short-form videos, podcasts, live streams).
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience with AI infrastructure: Kubernetes, GPUs/TPUs and the software drivers that support them.
- Experience writing and running model-training, reinforcement-learning, or inference workloads (or clear ability to grow into these).
- Proficiency in Python preferred; strong object-oriented programming in another language (e.g., C++, Java) acceptable for an "AI-native" applicant who moves quickly between languages.
- Demonstrated external technical content and public presence (technical blogs, videos, talks, or popular open-source work — ability to translate complex hardware workflows (TPU/GPU) into engaging narratives.
- Background in AI development, either building/training models or integrating generative AI into products.
Compensation
- US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Cambridge, MA, USA; Kirkland, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Raleigh, NC, USA; Durham, NC, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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Target companies with active developer ecosystems
Companies like Stripe, Twilio, and AWS sponsor Developer Relations roles regularly because the function is core to their growth. These employers have established immigration programs and are familiar with specialty occupation filings for technical advocacy roles.
Anchor your application in technical depth
Sponsoring employers need to demonstrate your role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Emphasize engineering background, open-source contributions, and technical writing to strengthen the specialty occupation case in your application materials.
Clarify the technical scope of the role upfront
Developer Relations spans pure community management to deep technical architecture work. Roles requiring hands-on coding, API integration, or SDK development are easier to sponsor. Confirm the technical requirements early so both you and the employer know where the role sits.
Build a public portfolio of technical content
Conference talks, published tutorials, GitHub repositories, and developer documentation serve as strong evidence of your expertise. This matters both for getting hired and for USCIS, which evaluates specialty occupation claims against the actual complexity of the work performed.
Ask about cap-exempt employers if you need faster sponsorship
Universities, nonprofits, and certain research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Developer Relations roles at academic tech programs or research-focused organizations may qualify, giving you a path that bypasses the standard April filing window entirely.
Consider the O-1A if you have a strong public profile
Developer Relations professionals with keynote credits, major open-source contributions, or industry recognition may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa. It has no lottery, no annual cap, and no degree requirement, making it a practical alternative for candidates with a documented track record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Relations qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is structured. Developer Relations positions requiring hands-on technical work, API integration, or SDK development typically qualify because a specific bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering is a normal industry requirement. Roles focused primarily on community management or marketing are harder to sponsor, since employers struggle to demonstrate that a technical degree is genuinely required. The technical depth of the job description is the critical factor USCIS evaluates.
What degree do I need for a sponsored Developer Relations role?
Most sponsored Developer Relations positions require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Some employers accept degrees in information systems or human-computer interaction if the role involves technical content or developer tooling. A degree in communications or marketing alone is unlikely to support an H-1B visa specialty occupation petition, even if you have strong technical skills. Work experience in lieu of a degree is possible under specific formulas but requires careful documentation.
Which visa types are most common for Developer Relations professionals?
H-1B is the most common path, though it requires winning the annual lottery. The O-1A is a strong alternative for candidates with documented recognition, such as conference keynotes, widely used open-source projects, or published technical work cited by others in the field. Australians can use the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and resets every two years. Canadians and Mexicans may qualify under TN visa status if the role clearly fits a covered technical specialty.
Are Developer Relations jobs with visa sponsorship easy to find?
Sponsoring employers exist but they're concentrated in cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and API-first companies where the function has direct revenue impact. Smaller startups often want to sponsor but lack the internal immigration infrastructure to do so efficiently. Browsing Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for roles that include visa sponsorship, which saves time compared to screening through general job postings where sponsorship availability is often unclear or inconsistent.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B without losing my status in Developer Relations?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your current status is valid and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days with an approved I-140. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting. The new employer's petition must describe a qualifying specialty occupation, so the same technical framing applies when changing Developer Relations roles.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Relations 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.