Automotive AI Partnerships Lead

Google; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Google in San Jose, CA seeks a Product Business Development Lead for Android Automotive partnerships, combining product and partnerships to drive AI-enabled automotive solutions across OEMs, SoC providers, and developers.

The role requires navigating matrixed teams, influencing external partners, and shaping the future of in-vehicle technology with a focus on emergent AI offerings and multi-display experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 7 years of experience in business development, management consulting, or partner-facing roles, or 8 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in consumer electronics, auto, OEMs, telecom, e-commerce/retail, apps, ads, gaming, or tech industries.
• Experience working with C-level executives and cross-functionally across management levels.
• Experience managing agreements or partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary market-facing advocate to promote Google’s Android Automotive products and services to the Automotive ecosystem.
• Develop and deliver tailored, high-stakes pitches to audiences across varying levels in Product, Procurement, Engineering, Partnerships and Strategy teams—at OEMs, SoC providers and App Developers.
• Partner with car companies’ product and UX teams to explore, scope, and validate necessary product adaptations and translate requirements into actionable feedback for R&D.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to commercialize new features and drive market entry strategies for products and features.

Skills

C-level executives experience

Business development experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

MBA or Master’s degree

Job description

Google in San Jose, CA seeks a Product Business Development Lead for Android Automotive partnerships, combining product and partnerships to drive AI-enabled automotive solutions across OEMs, SoC providers, and developers.

The role requires navigating matrixed teams, influencing external partners, and shaping the future of in-vehicle technology with a focus on emergent AI offerings and multi-display experiences.