About this role
Job title: Open Innovation Manager – Autonomous Driving, AI & Robotics
About the Role Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley seeks an Open Innovation Manager to identify, evaluate, and foster partnerships in autonomous driving, AI, and robotics. Based in Mountain View, CA, this role drives strategic insights for Hyundai Motor Group and collaborates with startups, universities, and industry partners.
What You'll Do
- Spot emerging technologies, startups, market shifts, and business models, turning them into actionable recommendations for Hyundai Motor Group.
- Build relationships across the innovation ecosystem (startups, investors, universities, research institutions).
- Collaborate with internal teams worldwide 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.
What We're Looking For
- Demonstrated strong curiosity in technology and startups.
- 5+ years of experience and technical understanding in autonomous driving, AI, robotics, physical AI, mobility technology, automotive software, or related sectors.
- Experience in technology 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.
- Strategic mindset to evaluate technical and business potential, form a clear point of view on trends, and translate insights into action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including executive-ready materials.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, work proactively and independently, prioritize tasks and identify high-impact opportunities.
- Knowledge of automotive and related industries a plus.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, robotics, AI, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
- Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for Y