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At FF, we’re creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.\nYour Role: \nWe are seeking a Directorof Open Source & Open Developer Platform to help lead the strategy, execution, and growth of EAI Brain’s open source ecosystem and developer platform.\nReporting directly to the Head of the department, this role will co-own the development of the EAI Brain SDK, APIs, developer tools, Skill Store ecosystem, and open source initiatives, while driving cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Product, Operations, Legal, and Platform teams.\nThis is a high-impact leadership role at the forefront of embodied AI and intelligent robotics, offering the opportunity to help build a next-generation developer ecosystem and open platform from the ground up.\nKey Responsibilities:\nOpen Source & Developer Ecosystem\nSupport the strategy and execution of the EAI Brain open source program and developer ecosystem.\nManage open source governance, GitHub 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