Business Development Lead, Neuromorphic Computing

Intel•Hillsboro, CA

5d•$221,810 - $313,140•Hybrid

About The Position

Intel's Neuromorphic Computing Lab is moving from a successful research program toward commercial products and customer deployment. Building on nearly a decade of innovation in Loihi neuromorphic processors and a global research ecosystem, the team is developing computing architectures for AI systems that perceive, reason, and act in the physical world. The group reports to Intel's Corporate Technology Office and combines a startup environment with Intel's technology, manufacturing capabilities, and scale. The Business Development Lead will translate emerging neuromorphic technology into customer and market opportunities. The role works directly with customers, partners, and Intel engineering and product teams to identify applications where neuromorphic computing can deliver differentiated value, develop strategic engagements, and help move technology from early evaluation to commercial adoption. The role owns the group's business development processes and opportunity pipeline. This position is eligible for Intel's hybrid work model, splitting time between an assigned Intel site and off-site. The primary location is Santa Clara, California; additional listed locations are Phoenix, Arizona; Folsom, California; Hillsboro, Oregon; and Austin, Texas. The role is a Position of Trust and requires consent to and passage of an extended background investigation. The annual US salary range is $221,810–$313,140, with individual compensation depending on work location and other job-related factors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
12+ years of experience in the technology industry, with demonstrated progression from technical roles into product, strategy, or business leadership.
8+ years of experience in business development, product management, product marketing, strategic partnerships, or ecosystem development in high-tech markets.
4+ years of experience with AI hardware/software, edge/embedded computing, or advanced semiconductor technologies.
Demonstrated track record of building customer and partner relationships to bring new technologies from early adoption toward commercial deployment.
Ability to engage credibly with technical and business stakeholders and translate customer needs into product and business opportunities.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree, MBA, or PhD in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
Experience in markets relevant to neuromorphic computing, such as edge and physical AI, robotics and autonomous systems, intelligent sensing, signal processing, or communications.
Prior experience working with academic and government partners.
2+ years of management or cross-functional leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and develop strategic customer opportunities across robotics, edge AI, autonomous systems, intelligent sensing, communications, aerospace, and other emerging applications.
Build relationships with customers and partners and understand their workloads, system constraints, business needs, and adoption barriers.
Drive early engagements toward technology evaluations, proof-of-concepts, joint development programs, strategic partnerships, and potential design wins.
Work with architecture, silicon, software, research, and product teams to translate customer and market requirements into technology and product priorities.
Develop the technology and business ecosystem for commercialization, including relationships with software, systems, sensor, IP, and other technology partners.
Assess markets, competitors, and emerging AI trends to identify opportunities and develop product positioning and go-to-market strategies.
Represent Intel and the Neuromorphic Computing Lab in customer meetings, partner discussions, industry events, and other external forums.
Own the group's business development processes and opportunity pipeline.