<p>Are you passionate about science? Do you want to work with researchers at top universities, and help them do their lifes work? NVIDIA is seeking a high-energy, strategic, and science-savvy Senior Account Manager, Higher Education &amp; Research to lead our relationships and business with 5-10 key R1 research institutions in the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic US. This is an outstanding opportunity to operate at the intersection of science and technology, driving the adoption of NVIDIAs platform to address humanitys greatest challenges. You will be instrumental in empowering researchers across diverse domains in a dynamic environment where innovation happens daily.</p><p></p><p>NVIDIA is the engine of AI and accelerated computing, profoundly impacting research across many science domains. Our full-stack platform – encompassing supercomputers, CUDA programming model, hundreds of libraries and frameworks such as BioNeMo for life sciences, NeMo for generative AI, Omniverse platform for simulation and digital twins – enables breakthroughs previously unimaginable. Beyond accelerating research, we also engage with academia through a rich ecosystem of programs, including collaborative research, research grants, training via the Deep Learning Institute (DLI), Teaching Kits, Ambassador programs, University Recruiting, and other initiatives. This role is pivotal in orchestrating the entire company to build strategic, mutually beneficial partnerships.</p><p></p><p><b>What Youll Be Doing:</b></p><ul><li><p>Strategic University Leadership Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor to university partners, communicating NVIDIAs vision, technology roadmaps, and research impact. Develop relationships with senior university leaders to align NVIDIAs platform with institutional research priorities and drive large-scale adoption.</p></li><li><p>Research Community Partnership: Forge strong connections with leading research labs and Principal Investigators across diverse scientific domains (e.g., AI/ML, life sciences, physical sciences, climate science, engineering, etc). Understand their grand challenges and explore if NVIDIAs platform and expertise can accelerate their discovery process and scientific outcomes.</p></li><li><p>Strategy Execution: Collaborate closely with internal NVIDIA teams (Solution Architects, Developer Relations, Product Management, Business Units) and university partners (strategic PIs, labs) to develop and take on new initiatives</p></li><li><p>Grow the Business: Champion organic business growth, forecast revenue, and collaborate with IT and business partners to go-to-market.</p></li><li><p>Ecosystem Enablement &amp; Adoption: Drive broad awareness, adoption, and impactful utilization of the NVIDIA platform across assigned institutions. Leverage NVIDIAs educational resources (DLI Teaching Kits, workshops, certifications) and community programs (hackathons, bootcamps).</p></li><li><p>Continuous Learning: Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving Higher Education and Research (HER) landscape, scientific trends in key domains, and the capabilities of NVIDIAs full technology stack. Consistently strive to learn and reinvent yourself in this rapidly evolving field.</p></li><li><p>Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% as needed to engage with universities and internal teams.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>What We Need to See:</b></p><ul><li><p>10+ years of experience in roles involving scientific sales/consulting, research program management, high performance computing leadership, or working within scientific environments. Experience navigating complex university structures and engaging collaborators from C-level executives to Principal Investigators and IT directors is highly desirable.</p></li><li><p>BS degree, or equivalent experience. A demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning is crucial. Advanced degree (MS, PhD, or equivalent experience) in a scientific or technical field is a plus but not required.</p></li><li><p>A genuine passion for science, technology, and the mission of accelerating research. High energy, self-motivation, and ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.</p></li><li><p>Ability to provide thought leadership, think strategically and effectively communicate vision and influence</p></li><li><p>Local to the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic US.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>NVIDIA is widely considered one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We attract some of the most forward-thinking, versatile, and hardworking people on the planet. We are driving forces across climate science, healthcare, autonomous vehicles, robotics, and countless other domains. Joining our team means youll be at the heart of the AI revolution, empowering researchers to solve the worlds most pressing problems. If you are creative, autonomous, passionate about making a difference, and excited by the prospect of enabling groundbreaking science with world-changing technology, we want to hear from you!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>Your cash compensation will be determined based on your location, experience and the pay of employees in similar positions with 85% paid through base salary and 15% variable compensation. The cash compensation range is 200,000 USD - 304,750 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p></p><p><span>You will also be eligible for equity and <a href="https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/benefits/" target="_blank">benefits</a>.</span></p><p></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Applications for this job will be accepted at least until July 29, 2025.<p></p><p></p>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.<p></p><p></p>#deeplearning

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Senior Account Manager, Higher Education and Research

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