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VP of AI – Technology Partnerships
Location
United States
Posted
98 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Job Requirements
- MBA or advanced technical degree (e.g., MSCS, MSEE) with a focus on AI/ML.
- Direct, hands-on experience negotiating partnerships specifically with or for major AI Foundation Model / LLM providers.
- Experience with data licensing, IP licensing, technology collaboration in the AI space.
- Deep understanding of the AI landscape, with specific, in-depth knowledge of Foundation Models / Large Language Models (LLMs): key providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, etc.), model capabilities & limitations, common APIs, typical partnership structures, and legal considerations.
- Established network within the AI / LLM developer community.
- 10+ years of experience in business development, strategic alliances, technology partnerships, or related fields, preferably within the AI/ML and data science domains.
- Proven track record of successfully defining, negotiating, closing, and managing high-impact, technology-centric partnerships, ideally including experience working directly with AI/ML platform or model providers.
- Strong foundational knowledge of the software development lifecycle and ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with partners at both a deep technical level (understanding model architectures, APIs, integration challenges) and a strategic business level.
- Experience leading complex deal negotiations, including interpreting legal documents and working collaboratively with legal counsel on terms related to IP, data usage, liability, and service levels, particularly in the context of AI/ML services.
- Proven experience leading or significantly contributing to cross-functional teams to orchestrate and execute complex partnerships. Strong experience working directly with Product Management and Engineering/Research teams.
Benefits
- Flexible comprehensive employee benefit package that is 90% paid by the company.
- We encourage usage of our robust time-off allocations.
- We offer an exciting 401(k) plan that has a 4% match, fully vested on day one of participation.
- Generous discretionary Company Growth Bonus, paid annually.
- Fully paid parking in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas.
- Global workforce with employees in 20+ countries representing 35+ unique nationalities.
- We have an annual kick-off somewhere in the world where we meet to build relationships and goals for the company.
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