Google · 13 hours ago
Strategic Partner Development Lead, AR/XR Hardware Technology
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $196K/yr
7+ years expGoogle is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Strategic Partner Development Lead for their AR/XR Hardware Technology team. The role involves establishing partnerships with key hardware technology partners, negotiating complex agreements, and working cross-functionally to maximize investment across the XR platform.
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Responsibilities
Establish deep partnerships with key hardware technology partners in the XR (AR/VR/MR) space to enable the development and distribution of Android-based XR devices
Define, negotiate, and close complex product, technology, distribution, and marketing agreements with global partners
Emerge as a thought leader on the ecosystem, strategic trends & competitive threats and establish reputation as an expert who can provide guidance to PM and engineering teams on engagement strategies with major technology partners
Work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Program Management, Strategy and Operations, Legal and other internal stakeholders to maximize investment across the XR platform and advocate internally on behalf of partners
Serve as a relationship manager for existing XR partnerships, ensuring the realization of agreement value while evolving long-term strategies to adapt to the rapidly changing hardware ecosystem
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
7 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or management consulting, in the Consumer Electronics, Auto, OEMs, Telecom, E-Commerce/Retail, Apps, Ads, Gaming, or Technology industries
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, product management, and legal, from individual contributors to executives
Experience managing agreements or partnerships
Preferred
Master's degree or other advanced degree
Experience leading complex first-of-their-kind product partnerships with a broad set of cross-functional team members in a fast-paced environment
Experience operating with flexibility in a fast-paced, always-on, constantly evolving and collaborative environment and working cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
Subject matter expertise or work experience in the XR (VR/AR/MR) space, in particular technology knowledge of display, optics, silicon or other key component technologies in the development of high quality hardware
Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills on technical, contractual and financial issues
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (statutory, where applicable); 5 days/event (discretionary)
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Company
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$26.1MKey Investors
Andy Bechtolsheim
2004-08-19IPO
1999-06-07Series Unknown· $25M
1998-11-01Angel· $1M
Leadership Team
Sundar Pichai
CEO
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