Business Development Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (AI): Building the commercial engine and pipeline for an AI-native geoscience platform with an accent on mineral exploration and strategic partnerships. Focus on developing high-value industry relationships and shaping go-to-market initiatives.

Location: On-site in Redwood City, USA

Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 base + performance bonus + equity

Company

hirify.global is an AI-native company redefining critical resource discovery by combining machine learning, probabilistic modeling, and deep geoscience expertise.

What you will do

• Develop hirify.global’s commercial presence across the mineral exploration ecosystem.
• Identify, prioritize, and engage high-value exploration companies and strategic partners.
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of partnership opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Head of Growth to define commercial strategy, market segmentation, and priorities.
• Translate market conversations into structured insights to inform product and GTM strategy.
• Represent the company at conferences, technical forums, and industry events.

Requirements

• Significant experience in business development, partnerships, or commercial strategy.
• Strong commercial judgment and ability to manage complex external relationships.
• Experience building structure and accountability in evolving commercial environments.
• Proven track record in pipeline development and measurable commercial initiatives.
• Willingness to travel regularly for conferences, site visits, and partner meetings.
• Must be based in or able to work on-site in Redwood City, USA.

Nice to have

• Background in mining, mineral exploration, geology, or adjacent technical environments.
• Experience with technical software, data platforms, or AI-enabled products.
• Familiarity with capital markets, natural resources investing, or mining finance.
• Additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese, or French.

Culture & Benefits

• Strong partnership mentality combining technical rigor and candid communication.
• Opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition and resource security.
• Competitive base salary, performance bonuses, and equity ownership.
• Backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures.