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Business Development Manager, AI Partnerships

Job in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, 94199, USA
Listing for: Opera
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Business Analyst, AI Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 150000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 150000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Business Development Manager, AI Partnerships

Role & Responsibilities

  • Identify, develop, and manage strategic partnerships with major AI platforms, cloud providers, and key ecosystem partners.
  • Work cross-functionally with product and engineering teams to scope technical requirements and support integration of partner technologies.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, manage ongoing partner relationships, and monitor performance across joint initiatives.
  • Research emerging AI trends and evaluate new opportunities that align with Opera’s product strategy and user needs.
  • Represent Opera in partner meetings, industry events, and technical discussions to strengthen our network and visibility in the AI ecosystem.

Job Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, or alliances within AI, cloud, or software technology environments.
  • Deep understanding of the modern AI ecosystem, spanning LLMs, multimodal models, cloud AI services, integration tools, MCP/A2A and the broader landscape of e-commerce and service solutions seeking to surface their offerings through AI chats and conversational interfaces.
  • Proven track record managing relationships or integrations with AI platforms, cloud providers, or large-scale technology partners.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and project management skills with experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced product organizations.
  • Experience supporting joint go-to-market initiatives or co-development projects with external partners is a plus.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments with evolving priorities.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco area; able to work hybrid with local partners and internal teams.

The Ideal Candidate’s Profile

The ideal candidate has strong experience in AI partnerships or business development and a deep understanding of LLMs, multimodal models, cloud AI services, integration frameworks, and MCP/A2A systems. They bring a proven track record in managing strategic technology relationships and supporting joint initiatives, and they are preferably based in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco area.

Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Business Development
  • Software Development
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