Manager Of Technical Partnerships (AI)

TL;DR

Manager of Technical Partnerships (AI): Driving the discovery, cultivation, and scaling of external technical partnership opportunities that will help hirify.global shape the future of communications technology with an accent on identifying high-potential partnership opportunities and technical value assessment. Focus on joint proofs-of-concept and complex integrations.

Location: Remote - US, not eligible to be hired in San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA, San Jose, CA, or the surrounding areas

Salary: $171,120.00-$251,600.00

Company

hirify.global is shaping the future of communications, delivering innovative solutions and empowering millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a strategy for technical partnerships aligned with hirify.global’s Horizon 3 innovation priorities.
• Proactively scout, evaluate, and engage with startups, research labs, emerging platforms, and established technology leaders to identify high-potential partnership opportunities.
• Assess the technical value, feasibility, and integration potential of prospective partner solutions.
• Cultivate deep, trusted relationships with external technical partners, acting as hirify.global’s primary point of contact.
• Collaborate on joint proofs-of-concept, co-investment pilots, and complex integrations that accelerate learning and market entry.
• Represent hirify.global at industry events, conferences, and innovation forums, evangelizing our vision and cultivating partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.). MBA or advanced degree a plus.
• 5+ years in technology partnerships, business development, technical program management, or related fields
• Strong understanding of software, APIs, cloud platforms, and emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, etc.).
• Demonstrated track record of sourcing, negotiating, and executing technical partnerships, pilots, or co-development initiatives
• Exceptional communication, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfort in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.

Nice to have

• Strong network among startups, VCs, and research communities in relevant domains.
• Experience in early-stage product/technology incubation or venture studio models.
• Prior experience in large-scale communications, CPaaS, or SaaS environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay and generous time off.
• Ample parental and wellness leave.
• Healthcare and a retirement savings program.
• Remote-first work culture with a strong focus on connection and global inclusion.

Hiring process

• Applications are intended to be accepted until 1/4/26 but may change based on business needs.