Account Manager - AI Natives

Would you like to be a part of one of the most exciting companies in technology? NVIDIA, the world leader in Visual and Accelerated Computing, is seeking a Sales Account Manager with a proven track record in selling complex technology solutions to the startup ecosystem. This full-time position requires close working relationships with NVIDIA solution architects and business development leaders to drive revenue for the company. If you have a passion for how technology is driving dynamic changes in exciting segments like Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, Cloud and Advanced Software Development, we'd like to talk with you.

What you'll be doing

• Build relationships with frontier and neolab startups to strategically enable their growth.
• Work with startups that are model developers, build agentic harness platforms, codegen solutions, inference service providers, etc.
• Attain a minimum of 100% Quota attainment selling to AI Native Startups
• Maintain and submit accurate forecasts
• Qualify new opportunities, present NVIDIA solutions, overcome objections, negotiate and close business over the phone, MS TEAMS, Slack and in person
• Navigate and help lead highly cross collaborative and functional groups to drive objectives.
• Work closely with channel partners including Cloud Service Providers, Global System Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, OEMs, etc. to grow pipeline and close revenue.
• Have an understanding and clear delivery of NVIDIA value proposition, key features, product messages, and positioning.

What we need to see

• This position requires regular work from our Santa Clara office; candidates must be able to work from the Santa Clara office as required
• 5+ years of relevant technology sales experience are required. At least 2 of those years must involve working with startup founders and developers on adopting and integrating open-source technologies.
• High technical skill and ability to position NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries to accelerate customer workloads, integrate libraries into partner platforms, navigate joint go-to-market opportunities and help startups scale.
• Understanding of startup investment process and support the drafting of both business and technical collaborations.
• Experience in go-to-market strategies and teaming with Technology Industry Channel Partners including Cloud Service Providers, Global System Integrators, Independent Software Vendors, OEMs, etc.
• Proven success in rolling up a forecast to sales leadership
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
• Salesforce.com experience is required

Ways to stand out from the crowd

• Technical Account Manager experience with customers in the startup ecosystem
• Adept at balancing driven short-term pressures with overall long-term goals
• Educational degree related to technology, engineering, or AI/ML, with equivalent experience considered
• Excellent listening skills and ability to persuade -- using communication that convey concepts in a creative way
• A polished executive presence with a track record of successfully growing revenue for new innovative technology-based solutions

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most intelligent and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors, with 85% paid through base salary and 15% through variable compensation. The expected cash compensation ranges for this position are: 148,000 USD – 235,750 USD for Level 3; and 200,000 USD – 304,750 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits .

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 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.