Strategic Consultant

Applied Intuition; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Intuition, Inc. is seeking a Strategic Consultant to act as a trusted advisor to Automotive OEM partners, bridging the gap between complex business challenges and technical solutions.

You will partner across Product, Engineering, and Sales to define and execute high-impact strategies for OEMs and to shape go-to-market plans for the Vehicle OS and Autonomy toolchain. You will lead executive-level engagements, conduct market analysis, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of management consulting experience with a focus on Automotive.
• Strong understanding of the automotive ecosystem.
• Ability to engage with VP/C-level executives with confidence.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic engagements with Automotive OEM executives to identify pain points and define next-generation vehicle software strategy
• Conduct market analysis and customer discovery to shape the business case for Vehicle OS and Autonomy toolchain
• Structure and solve complex business problems related to digital transformation and software-defined vehicle architectures
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate market trends into actionable roadmaps
• Develop go-to-market strategies and commercial proposals for large-scale enterprise deals
• Facilitate executive workshops and steering committees to drive consensus and accelerate decision-making

Skills

Automotive consulting

Executive presence

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co.

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments.

About the role

We are looking for a Strategic Consultant to act as a trusted advisor to our Automotive OEM partners. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex business challenges and technical solutions. You will partner cross-functionally across Product, Engineering, and Sales to define and execute high-impact strategies for Automotive OEMs. This is a uniquely strategic role that requires deep industry knowledge and the ability to manage executive relationships.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Lead strategic engagements with Automotive OEM executives to identify pain points and define their next-generation vehicle software strategy
• Conduct deep market analysis and customer discovery to shape the business case for adopting Applied Intuition’s Vehicle OS and Autonomy toolchain
• Structure and solve complex business problems regarding digital transformation, ADAS/AD deployment, and software-defined vehicle architectures
• Collaborate with Applied Intuition’s Product and Engineering teams to translate OEM market trends into actionable product roadmaps
• Develop comprehensive go-to-market strategies and commercial proposals for large-scale enterprise deals
• Facilitate executive-level workshops and steering committees to drive consensus and accelerate decision-making at the customer level

We’re looking for someone who has:

• 3+ years of experience in management consulting with a focus on Automotive
• Deep understanding of the automotive ecosystem
• Strong executive presence and capability to build relationships with senior stakeholders (VP/C-level)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional work streams

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $120,000 - $160,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.