Business Development Lead, Neuromorphic Computing

Intel; Hillsboro (OR); Sur place; USD 222 000 - 313 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab seeks a technically strong Business Development Lead to translate emerging neuromorphic technology into customer value. You will engage with customers, partners, and product teams across robotics, edge AI, and autonomous systems to shape commercial opportunities.

Based in the US, you will drive strategic engagements, manage go-to-market activities, and grow partnerships, reporting to the CTO's group.

Qualifications

• Requires 12+ years in tech, with progression to leadership.
• 8+ years in BD, PM, or ecosystem development in high-tech markets.
• 4+ years in AI hardware/software, edge/embedded computing, or related tech.

Responsabilités

• Identify strategic customer opportunities across robotics, edge AI, autonomous systems, sensing, and more.
• Build relationships with customers and partners, understanding workloads and business needs.
• Advance engagements to evaluations, PoCs, and strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate with architecture, silicon, software, and product teams to align requirements with priorities.
• Develop ecosystem and go-to-market strategies with key technology partners.
• Assess markets and competitors to position differentiated products.

Connaissances

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Strategic thinking

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master's, MBA or PhD (preferred)

Outils

AI hardware

Edge computing

Semiconductor technologies

Description du poste

Business Development Lead, Neuromorphic Computing

Location: US, California, Santa Clara, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, California, Folsom, US, Texas, Austin, US, Arizona, Phoenix

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Details: The OpportunityIntel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab is moving from a highly successful research program into a new phase focused on commercial products and customer deployment. Building on nearly a decade of innovation in Loihi neuromorphic processors and a broad global research ecosystem, the team is developing new computing architectures for AI systems that must perceive, reason, and act in the physical world. Our group reports into Intel's Corporate Technology Office (CTO), a hub for innovation and strategic leadership at Intel, and combines the DNA of a startup with Intel's technology, manufacturing capabilities, and scale. We are looking for a technically strong and entrepreneurial Business Development Lead to help translate emerging technology into real customer and market opportunities. You will work directly with customers, partners, and Intel's engineering and product teams to identify the applications where neuromorphic computing can deliver differentiated value, develop strategic engagements, and help shape the path from early technology evaluation to commercial adoption.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic customer opportunities across robotics, edge AI, autonomous systems, intelligent sensing, communications, aerospace, and other emerging applications.
• Build relationships with key customers and partners, developing a deep understanding of their workloads, system constraints, business needs, and adoption barriers.
• Drive early engagements toward concrete outcomes, including technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, joint development programs, strategic partnerships, and potential design wins.
• Work closely with architecture, silicon, software, research, and product teams to translate customer and market requirements into technology and product priorities.
• Develop the broader technology and business ecosystem needed for successful commercialization, including strategic relationships with software, systems, sensor, IP, and other technology partners.
• Assess markets, competitors, and emerging AI trends to identify market opportunities and develop differentiated product positioning and go-to-market strategies.
• Represent Intel and the Neuromorphic Computing Lab in customer meetings, partner discussions, industry events, and other external forums.
• Own the group's business development processes and opportunity pipeline.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 12+ years of experience in the technology industry, with demonstrated progression from technical roles into product, strategy, or business leadership.
• 8+ years of experience in business development, product management, product marketing, strategic partnerships, or ecosystem development in high-tech markets.
• 4+ years of experience with AI hardware/software, edge/embedded computing, or advanced semiconductor technologies.
• Proven track record of building customer and partner relationships to bring new technologies from early adoption toward commercial deployment.
• Ability to engage credibly with both technical and business stakeholders and translate customer needs into product and business opportunities.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree, MBA, or PhD in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in markets relevant to neuromorphic computing, such as edge and physical AI, robotics and autonomous systems, intelligent sensing, signal processing, or communications.
• Prior experience working with academic and government partners.
• 2+ years of management or cross-functional leadership experience.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, Hillsboro, US, Texas, Austin

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

This role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $221,810.00-313,140.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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