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Physical AI Industry Solutions Manager

Santa Clara, CAHybridFull TimeManager / Head$188,330–$311,040 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Physical AI
  • Robotics
  • AI
  • Intel technologies
  • enterprise customer workflows
  • operational challenges
  • industry verticals
  • cloud service providers
  • systems integrators
  • software ecosystem partners

Nice to have

  • BBA
  • platform economics
  • market trends
  • product competitiveness
  • communication skills
  • influence

Role summary

Intel is seeking an experienced Physical AI Industry Solutions Manager to drive adoption of Intel technologies in the robotics and Physical AI ecosystem. This role involves working with cloud providers, system integrators, software partners, and enterprise customers to identify opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and deploy Physical AI solutions. Key responsibilities include developing partnership plans, building business cases, collaborating with internal teams, positioning Intel technologies, and influencing product roadmaps. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of enterprise workflows, AI/robotics use cases, and ecosystem development, with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and business outcomes.

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel is shaping the future of technology to help create a better future for the entire world. Our work in pushing forward fields like AI, analytics, and cloud-to-edge technology is at the heart of countless innovations. With a career at Intel, you'll have the opportunity to use technology to power major breakthroughs and create enhancements that improve our everyday quality of life. Join us and help make the future more wonderful for everyone. Want to learn more? Visit our YouTube Channel or the link below.

Life at Intel

The Role and Impact
Intel is seeking an experienced Physical AI Industry Solutions Manager to accelerate adoption of Intel technologies across the rapidly growing robotics and Physical AI ecosystem. This role requires a strong understanding of enterprise customer workflows, operational challenges, and Physical AI use cases across multiple industry verticals.


As a trusted solutions advisor, you will work directly with cloud service providers, systems integrators, software ecosystem partners, and enterprise customers to identify opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and drive deployment of Physical AI solutions powered by Intel technologies. Working closely with technical and business teams focused on robot OEMs and AI model providers, you will help expand Intel's reach into enterprise deployments through partner-led go-to-market motions and ecosystem collaboration.


This is a highly visible role requiring strong business acumen, ecosystem development experience, customer engagement skills, and the ability to drive alignment across organizational boundaries.

Key Responsibilities:

· Partner with cloud service providers, systems integrators, software ecosystem partners, and enterprise customers to identify and scale Physical AI opportunities across multiple industry verticals.

· Develop and execute strategic partnership plans with hyperscalers, SIs, and ISVs to accelerate enterprise deployment of Physical AI solutions powered by Intel technologies.

· Build business cases, adoption strategies, and go-to-market plans aligned to customer operational and business objectives.

· Collaborate with internal teams focused on robot OEMs, AI model providers, and product development to create end-to-end ecosystem solutions.

· Position Intel CPUs, GPUs, AI accelerators, software, and platform technologies within partner and customer solution offerings.

· Drive joint solution development, co-sell motions, ecosystem enablement, and partner-led demand generation activities.

· Develop strategic account and partner plans focused on pipeline creation, design wins, and deployment scale.

· Represent customer, partner, and market requirements to Intel product, engineering, and executive leadership teams.

· Influence product roadmaps, ecosystem investments, and go-to-market priorities through market insights and customer feedback.

· Work across business units, sales teams, and partner organizations to drive successful business outcomes and adoption of Intel-based Physical AI solutions.

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Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your school work/classes/research and/or relevant previous job and/or internship experiences.

What we need to see (Minimum Qualifications):

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related STEM degree and 6+ years’ experience, Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related STEM degree and 4+ years’ experience, or PhD. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related STEM degree and 2+ years ’experience.
  • 4+ years of experience in business development, strategic partnerships, alliance management, consulting, or go-to-market leadership within AI or robotics. Experience should include the following skills and experience.
    • Proven ability to execute platform planning, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional collaboration.
    • Proficiency in financial analysis, systems thinking, and solution design to drive strategic product decisions.
    • Expertise with product strategy, disciplined execution, and delivering results through others.
    • Demonstrated experience working with enterprise customers, cloud service providers, systems integrators, and software partners to drive adoption of complex technology solutions.

       

How to Stand out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • MBA or BBA degree and 10+ years of industry experience. 
  • Advanced knowledge of platform economics and market trends to guide decision-making and product competitiveness.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience in group problem-solving and managing complex, cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environments.
  • Experience with AI/ML or edge computing solutions
  • Experience in partner-led or ecosystem-driven delivery models
  • Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience designing distributed systems and hybrid cloud architectures
     

If you are excited about driving impactful Physical AI platform solutions, collaborating with diverse teams, and shaping Intel's future, we strongly encourage you to apply and join us in advancing technology for the world.

Amazing Benefits!

Here at Intel, we invest in our people. Beyond health, dental, and retirement benefits, Intel’s benefits package includes 14 paid holidays per calendar year, three weeks of paid vacation, and four-week paid sabbatical every four years of employment. Intel also offers employees five bonuses per year dependent on overall company and personal performance, and an employee stock purchase program. Find more information about our Amazing Benefits here: https://jobs.intel.com/benefits

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: 

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, San Diego, US, California, Santa Clara, US, Massachusetts, Beaver Brook, US, New Mexico, Albuquerque, US, New York, New York, US, Pennsylvania, Allentown

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $188,330.00-311,040.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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