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HTC VIVE · 1 day ago

Technical Business Development Manager, Robotics & AI

San Francisco Bay Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $96K/yr

3+ years exp

HTC VIVE is seeking a Technical Business Development Manager specializing in Robotics & AI. This role involves acting as a technical bridge between the R&D team and clients, translating technology into solutions and building strategic partnerships with top tech companies.

Augmented RealityConsumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentVirtual Reality

Hiring Manager

Darrell Kelly

Responsibilities

Lead the technical engagement with clients, including product demonstrations, technical presentations, and designing preliminary integration solutions tailored to their specific use cases

Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients, expertly uncovering, understanding, and defining their product needs

Translate ambiguous business concepts into clear technical specifications for our internal engineering teams

Build and maintain strong, trusted, and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders across engineering, product, and procurement teams at our target accounts

Gather and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and client feedback to provide invaluable, real-world insights that shape our product development and market strategy

Identify and pursue new business opportunities and partnerships, expanding the application boundaries of our technology

Qualification

Technical Business DevelopmentPre-Sales EngineeringHumanoid RoboticsComputer VisionCRM toolsSimulation environmentsLearning agilityEnglish communicationPresentation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field

3+ years of experience in Technical Business Development, Pre-Sales Engineering, or Technical Account Management in Humanoid Robotics (e.g., motion planning, control systems, SLAM), Computer Vision (e.g., object detection, image recognition, 3D reconstruction), or Motion Capture or Human Tracking Systems

Exceptional English communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical experts and business executives

Currently based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area

Preferred

Direct experience working with major US tech companies (e.g., Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, NVIDIA) or leading robotics firms (e.g., Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics)

Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce)

Familiarity with simulation environments like Unreal Engine, Unity, or NVIDIA Isaac Sim

A self-starter attitude with a high degree of comfort navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced, startup environment

Demonstrated strong learning agility, a passion for problem-solving, and immense growth potential