Senior Technical Strategist

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Clera Senior Technical Strategist at Clera acting as a customer-facing technical lead connecting robotics foundation models with partner engineering teams. Leads technical discussions and shapes pilots and commercial partnerships.

Responsibilities

As a customer-facing technical lead at an early-stage robotics AI company, you will connect robotics foundation models and deployment capabilities with partner engineering teams. You will guide technical discussions and help shape pilots and commercial partnerships.
Develop a strong understanding of robotics foundation models and deployment tools, and explain their capabilities to partner engineers.
Lead partner conversations from introductory discussions through technical scoping, pilot planning, and contract negotiation.
Coordinate between research and engineering teams in Asia and partner organizations in the United States.
Work with US leadership to scope and negotiate pilot and partnership terms.
Travel occasionally to partner sites.

Qualification

A background in computer scienceInterest in physical AI and roboticsExperience in deep techKorean or Japanese language skills

Required

Three to ten years of experience in a customer-facing technical role, such as solutions engineering, forward deployed engineering, technical consulting, or technical partnerships.
A background in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or comparable hands-on technical experience, with the ability to engage deeply with machine learning and robotics engineers.
Experience leading commercial conversations and negotiating pilot or partnership terms with large enterprises.
Interest in physical AI and robotics, along with a willingness to learn and explore technical details.