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Job ID 2025-16375
Date posted May. 01, 2026
Location Seattle, Washington; Austin, Texas
Category Software Engineering
AI is moving to the edge—onto the devices people use every day. At Arm, you’ll help make that shift real by enabling developers to run powerful, efficient AI locally, unlocking faster, more private, and more accessible experiences at global scale.
We are looking for a Developer Relations Engineer to accelerate on-device AI across Arm-based platforms. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, systems optimization, and developer experience, focused on helping developers deploy AI models efficiently on edge and mobile devices.
In this role, you will help transform large foundation models into production-ready, resource-efficient solutions using techniques such as distillation, quantization, pruning, and parameter-efficient fine-tuning (e.g., LoRA/PEFT).
You will translate complex technical capabilities into clear, actionable guidance through high-quality content—including reference implementations, performance benchmarks, and best-practice guides—and work across runtimes, compilers, and inference frameworks to ensure optimized execution on Arm architectures.
You will also collaborate with ecosystem partners and engage the developer community through workshops, talks, and hands-on support, driving adoption and shaping best practices for edge AI development.
Core Deliverables:
- Enable developers to deploy efficient AI models on-device through optimization techniques such as distillation, quantization, pruning, and LoRA/PEFT.
- Build and maintain reference implementations showcasing end-to-end workflows for edge and mobile AI deployment.
- Develop technical guides, tutorials, and benchmarking reports focused on performance and efficiency on Arm platforms.
- Partner with ML frameworks and tooling ecosystems to optimize runtimes and ensure production readiness.
- Engage with the developer community through events, workshops, and content to drive adoption of on-device AI.
- Identify gaps in tooling and workflows, and influence roadmap through direct feedback and contributions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Strong experience in Python, Embedded, C/C++.
- Familiarity with edge AI constraints (latency, memory, power) and techniques to address them.
- Experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TFlite) and inference runtimes.
- Systems-level understanding of performance optimization on CPUs/NPUs/accelerators.
- Proven ability to communicate sophisticated technical topics clearly to developers.
Salary Range:
$170,900-$231,200 per year
We value people as individuals and our dedication is to reward people competitively and equitably for the work they do and the skills and experience they bring to Arm. Salary is only one component of Arm's offering. The total reward package will be shared with candidates during the recruitment and selection process.
Accommodations at Arm
At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.
Hybrid Working at Arm
Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.
Equal Opportunities at Arm
Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Developer Relations Engineer
Lead with your technical credentials, not your communication skills
H-1B approval for Developer Relations roles hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation status. Emphasize your engineering degree and hands-on coding experience first. USCIS scrutinizes roles that blend technical and non-technical responsibilities, so your application needs to anchor in the technical requirements.
Target companies with active developer ecosystems
Companies building platforms, APIs, or SDKs hire Developer Relations Engineers regularly and understand sponsorship. Cloud providers, fintech infrastructure firms, and developer tooling startups file LCAs for this role consistently and are far more likely to have an established immigration process in place.
Verify the job description requires a technical degree
If a posting lists a computer science degree as preferred rather than required, your H-1B petition is harder to defend as a specialty occupation. Prioritize roles where the employer explicitly requires a bachelor's or higher in engineering, computer science, or a directly related technical field.
Highlight open source contributions and developer-facing projects
Portfolio evidence matters beyond your resume. Published SDKs, technical blog posts, conference talks, and GitHub contributions demonstrate the specific developer-facing work that justifies the role. Employers also use this evidence when responding to USCIS Requests for Evidence on specialty occupation grounds.
Understand that your employer files the H-1B on your behalf
You cannot self-petition for an H-1B. The employer must file Form I-129, obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the Department of Labor first, and cover required filing fees. Confirm before accepting an offer that your prospective employer has done this before or has immigration counsel.
Check whether the company qualifies for cap-exempt H-1B filing
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. Developer Relations roles exist at these institutions, particularly in research computing and open source programs, and cap-exempt positions offer a faster, more predictable path to status.
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Does a Developer Relations Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It can, but the job description matters significantly. USCIS requires that the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field. Roles that emphasize software development, API integration, or systems architecture alongside community work tend to qualify. Roles framed primarily around marketing or evangelism without clear technical degree requirements are harder to approve. The employer's internal job classification and the LCA job title both affect how USCIS evaluates the petition.
What degree do employers typically require for Developer Relations Engineer roles?
Most employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related technical field. Some accept degrees in information systems or mathematics with strong programming experience. A degree in communications or business without a technical component is unlikely to support an H-1B petition for this role, even if you have years of relevant work experience. Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of formal education if your degree field doesn't directly match.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Developer Relations Engineers?
Cloud infrastructure companies, API-first startups, enterprise software firms, and developer platform businesses are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Companies like those building payment APIs, communications platforms, or data infrastructure regularly file Labor Condition Applications for Developer Relations positions and have established immigration workflows. You can browse currently open, visa-sponsorship-eligible Developer Relations Engineer roles directly on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers actively willing to sponsor.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances as a Developer Relations Engineer?
The H-1B regular cap lottery applies to most private-sector roles, including Developer Relations Engineer positions. USCIS receives far more registrations than the 85,000 annual cap allows, so selection isn't guaranteed regardless of your qualifications. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers at universities or nonprofits offer an alternative. Australians can also explore the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a dedicated annual allocation of 10,500 slots that has never been fully used.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Developer Relations roles?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file Form I-129 and obtain a new certified LCA that reflects the specific role, location, and prevailing wage. If your job responsibilities change significantly between roles, the new petition should accurately reflect the updated duties.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Relations Engineer 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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