Senior Developer Relations Manager - Telecom

NVIDIA; South Carolina; On-site; USD 224,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

NVIDIA in the United States is seeking a senior leader with 12+ years in RAN architecture and 3GPP expertise to drive AI-native RAN initiatives for the public sector. You will build trusted partnerships, lead cross-functional teams, and contribute to industry groups to advance NVIDIA’s telecom platforms.

The role requires deep knowledge of CUDA and TensorFlow, strong leadership, and a track record delivering complex, high-impact programs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years proven experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture and 3GPP standards.
• Experience engaging the research community in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of hardware choices for RAN stack and vision for accelerated computing.
• Familiarity with CUDA, TensorFlow, and GPU architectures is a plus.
• Proven leadership in technical initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusted partner relationships with wireless research community in the public sector.
• Lead and implement NVIDIA’s strategic goals in 6G and AI Win projects for public sector use cases.
• Engage with public sector partners to drive the ecosystem on NVIDIA’s platform.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and govt relations to drive aligned tasks.
• Lead industry organizations such as ATIS, AI-RAN and 3GPP.
• Analyze AI-native RAN challenges and develop strategies to achieve objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to drive innovation.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality benchmarks and NVIDIA’s standards.

Skills

Public sector engagement

RAN architecture

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

CUDA

TensorFlow

GPU architecture

Job description

At NVIDIA, we are at the forefront of innovation in AI, graphics, and computing technology. Our groundbreaking work is transforming industries, from gaming and healthcare, automotive to telecom and beyond. Join us to build the future of technology and make a lasting impact!

What You Will Be Doing

• Establish trusted partner relationships with wireless research community in the public sector, e.g. US and other Government and public sector entities.
• Lead and implement NVIDIA’s strategic goals in 6G and AI Win projects to address public sector use cases.
• Engage with public sector partners and drive the ecosystem to bring groundbreaking innovation on NVIDIA’s platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and NVIDIA’s Govt. relations teams, to drive tasks aligned with our mission.
• Lead and contribute to industry organizations such as ATIS, AI-RAN and 3GPP.
• Analyze sophisticated challenges in realization of AI-native RAN, develop strategies, and implement solutions to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging technology to drive innovation.
• Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality benchmarks and align with NVIDIA’s standards of perfection.

What We Need To See

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in relevant field, e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in engaging the research community in the public sector.
• 12+ years proven experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) architecture, 3GPP standards, and RF system engineering.
• Good knowledge of hardware choices for RAN stack, and a vision to evolve the industry to accelerated computing.
• Understanding of CUDA, TensorFlow, GPU architecture is a strong plus.
• Strong skills in representing the organization at industry bodies, submission of papers and leadership roles.
• Proven track record to work in a dynamic, fast-paced entrepreneurial environments and deliver results.

Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd

• Forward looking technology development experience, such as 6G RAN and AI-native RAN.
• Deep knowledge and connection in the public sector research community.
• Published IEEE research papers and/or 3GPP contributions.
• Demonstrated leadership in sophisticated technical initiatives or cross-functional projects, with excellent leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and a passion for groundbreaking transformations in telecom.

NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the world's most forward-thinking and hardworking people on our team. If you're creative and autonomous, 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 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until September 13, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive 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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