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Developer Relations Manager roles regularly qualify for H-1B visa and O-1 visa sponsorship, with most employers classifying the position as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Competition for sponsored roles is real but manageable given strong demand across tech. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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We are seeking a highly technical Developer Relations Manager to join our team, with a focus on engaging deep collaborations with the next generation of security companies building solutions for the AI and Agentic era. In this role, you will work directly with security companies, guiding them on how to leverage NVIDIA software stacks when developing solutions to secure AI and Agentic environments and workloads. The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep technical expertise and commercial go-to-market experience, combined with a passion for developer advocacy and a talent for communicating how NVIDIA technology can solve complex, real-world challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the trusted technical advisor, problem solver, and champion for the developer ecosystem in the AI and Agentic Security industry with cross-functional partners to drive adoption of NVIDIA technologies.
- Accelerate critical workloads by demonstrating groundbreaking solutions that integrate the core NVIDIA stack into developer products, platforms, and pipelines.
- Guide partners and startups through onboarding and integration with NVIDIA’s programs, fostering co-innovation and the development of next-generation solutions.
- Map, track, and monitor the developer ecosystem to identify growth opportunities, inform technology roadmaps, and shape adoption strategies.
- Collaborate multi-functionally with solution architects, engineering, product management, and marketing to drive developer engagement and optimize partner adoption strategies.
- Represent and advocate for the partner technical needs and feedback to NVIDIA’s internal product and engineering teams, supplying actionable insights from field deployments to influence product roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- A minimum of 8-10+ years of overall professional experience in the technology industry in software engineering, developer relations, technical partnerships, including 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in AI and Agentic Security.
- Proven experience leading, partnering, and scaling developer programs at major technology companies, preferably Security Companies.
- Significant technical proficiency in high-performance computing, cloud, AI/ML, and/or security frameworks and libraries.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse technical and non-technical audiences from engineers to executives.
- Experience leading technical collaborations with engineering and product teams - including architectural design, code reviews, technical mentorship, and delivery of technical talks or workshops.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience building or optimizing vertical-specific solutions (e.g., network stacks, bidding algorithms, data pipelines, etc.).
- Familiarity with advanced computing, AI, and/or GPU acceleration platforms (insert relevant stack/libraries for the vertical, e.g., CUDA, Triton, NeMo, DOCA).
- Successful history of building and scaling developer communities and delivering impactful technical enablement programs.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous person with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 25, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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 seeking a highly technical Developer Relations Manager to join our team, with a focus on engaging deep collaborations with the next generation of security companies building solutions for the AI and Agentic era. In this role, you will work directly with security companies, guiding them on how to leverage NVIDIA software stacks when developing solutions to secure AI and Agentic environments and workloads. The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep technical expertise and commercial go-to-market experience, combined with a passion for developer advocacy and a talent for communicating how NVIDIA technology can solve complex, real-world challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the trusted technical advisor, problem solver, and champion for the developer ecosystem in the AI and Agentic Security industry with cross-functional partners to drive adoption of NVIDIA technologies.
- Accelerate critical workloads by demonstrating groundbreaking solutions that integrate the core NVIDIA stack into developer products, platforms, and pipelines.
- Guide partners and startups through onboarding and integration with NVIDIA’s programs, fostering co-innovation and the development of next-generation solutions.
- Map, track, and monitor the developer ecosystem to identify growth opportunities, inform technology roadmaps, and shape adoption strategies.
- Collaborate multi-functionally with solution architects, engineering, product management, and marketing to drive developer engagement and optimize partner adoption strategies.
- Represent and advocate for the partner technical needs and feedback to NVIDIA’s internal product and engineering teams, supplying actionable insights from field deployments to influence product roadmaps.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- A minimum of 8-10+ years of overall professional experience in the technology industry in software engineering, developer relations, technical partnerships, including 5+ years of direct hands-on experience in AI and Agentic Security.
- Proven experience leading, partnering, and scaling developer programs at major technology companies, preferably Security Companies.
- Significant technical proficiency in high-performance computing, cloud, AI/ML, and/or security frameworks and libraries.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse technical and non-technical audiences from engineers to executives.
- Experience leading technical collaborations with engineering and product teams - including architectural design, code reviews, technical mentorship, and delivery of technical talks or workshops.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience building or optimizing vertical-specific solutions (e.g., network stacks, bidding algorithms, data pipelines, etc.).
- Familiarity with advanced computing, AI, and/or GPU acceleration platforms (insert relevant stack/libraries for the vertical, e.g., CUDA, Triton, NeMo, DOCA).
- Successful history of building and scaling developer communities and delivering impactful technical enablement programs.
With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, we are widely considered to be one of the world’s most desirable employers! We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us and, due to outstanding growth, our best-in-class engineering teams are rapidly growing. If you're a creative and autonomous person with a real passion for technology, we want to hear from you.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.
You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.
Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 25, 2026.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Developer Relations Manager
Target companies with active developer ecosystems
Platform companies, cloud providers, and API-first startups sponsor Developer Relations Managers far more consistently than enterprise software firms. These employers understand the role's technical depth and have established immigration programs already in place.
Emphasize your technical degree on every application
H-1B approval for this role often hinges on proving specialty occupation status. A degree in computer science, software engineering, or information systems strengthens your petition significantly compared to a general business or communications background.
Document your developer-facing technical output
USCIS scrutinizes Developer Relations roles more than pure engineering positions. Compile a portfolio of technical blog posts, conference talks, SDK documentation, and code samples you've authored to demonstrate the specialized nature of your work.
Consider O-1A if you have a strong public profile
Developer advocates with significant conference speaking records, widely-used open source contributions, or industry awards may qualify for the O-1A extraordinary ability visa, which bypasses the H-1B lottery entirely and has no annual cap.
Negotiate immigration support before signing an offer
Many tech employers offer visa sponsorship but vary widely on whether they cover premium processing and legal fees. Clarifying this before you accept avoids surprises, and most companies in this space treat it as a standard part of the offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find pre-vetted sponsoring employers
Filtering for Developer Relations Manager roles on Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have explicitly committed to sponsoring work visas, saving you the time of screening dozens of postings that quietly exclude international candidates.
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Find Developer Relations Manager JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Developer Relations Manager qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases, but the petition requires careful framing. USCIS looks for a direct relationship between the job duties and a specific technical degree field. Roles that combine developer advocacy with engineering responsibilities, API documentation, or SDK development are strongest. Roles framed primarily around marketing or community management face higher scrutiny and a higher rate of Requests for Evidence.
Which visa types are most commonly used for Developer Relations Manager positions?
H-1B is the most common path for employer-sponsored Developer Relations Managers, though it requires winning the annual lottery. O-1A is a strong alternative for candidates with a documented public profile in the developer community, including published technical content, speaking credits, or open source contributions with measurable adoption. TN status covers this role for Canadian and Mexican nationals under certain job descriptions.
What degree does an employer need to sponsor me for this role?
Most employers and immigration attorneys recommend a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems. A degree in communications or marketing alone is unlikely to support a specialty occupation petition. If your degree is in a non-technical field, documented equivalent work experience in software development or developer tooling can help, though it adds complexity to the petition.
How can I find Developer Relations Manager jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Developer Relations Manager roles where the employer has confirmed they sponsor work visas. Standard job boards don't filter for genuine sponsorship willingness, which means a large share of postings you'd apply to won't consider international candidates at all. Migrate Mate removes that ambiguity.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Developer Relations Manager role without re-entering the lottery?
Yes. If you already hold an approved H-1B, you can transfer it to a new Developer Relations Manager position through H-1B portability, which lets you start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not when it's approved. The new employer must file Form I-129 and a new Labor Condition Application, but you don't re-enter the lottery.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Developer Relations Manager 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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