Open Innovation Lead - Autonomous Driving, AI & Robotics

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI); Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-dollar premiums on health

Employer-paid disability

Generous PTO & holidays

Competitive salary

Global diverse environment

Job summary

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) in Mountain View, CA, seeks an Open Innovation Manager – Autonomous Driving, AI & Robotics to join Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley.

You will identify breakthrough technologies and partnerships, evaluate opportunities with startups, venture firms, universities, and research institutions, and help shape Hyundai’s next‑gen mobility strategy across North America.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience and technical understanding in autonomous driving, AI, robotics, physical AI, mobility technology, automotive software, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated strong curiosity in technology and startups.
• Experience in tech scouting, market research, startup analysis, business development, product strategy, roadmaps, or strategic partnerships.
• Experience working with startups, venture firms, universities, research institutions, or other ecosystem partners.

Responsibilities

• Spot emerging technologies, startups, market shifts, and business models, and turn them into actionable recommendations for HMG
• Build relationships across the innovation ecosystem, including startups, investors, universities, and research institutions
• Collaborate with internal teams around the world to identify business needs, technology priorities, and partnership opportunities
• Lead or support technology assessments, PoCs, and strategic collaboration projects from ideation to implementation
• Contribute to workshops, startup assessments, technology reviews, and executive briefings

Skills

Autonomous driving

AI

Robotics

Startup analysis

Technology scouting

Roadmapping

Partnerships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, AI, business, or related field

Job description

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) in Mountain View, CA, seeks an Open Innovation Manager – Autonomous Driving, AI & Robotics to join Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley.

You will identify breakthrough technologies and partnerships, evaluate opportunities with startups, venture firms, universities, and research institutions, and help shape Hyundai’s next‑gen mobility strategy across North America.