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As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, \"Jeong-do Management,\" embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. \nTechnical Business Partnerships Specialist/Manager\nLG Electronics | Emerging Technology Lab | Santa Clara, California\nThe Opportunity\nHelp turn emerging technologies into business opportunities. LG is seeking an experienced technical business development professional who can connect research and engineering capabilities with customer needs, identify promising partners, and advance collaborations with practical business value.\nYou will work with Emerging Technology Lab leaders, engineers, researchers, and LG’s HQ CTO centers and labs to bring innovative technologies closer to commercialization. A key focus will be Private AI and privacy-preserving AI, including secure AI, confidential computing, encrypted AI/ML, privacy-preserving data analytics, and next-generation agentic AI platforms.\nAbout the Team - LG’s Emerging Technology Lab\nLG’s Emerging Technology Lab (ETL) is the catalyst for technological innovation within LG’s CTO organization. Based in Silicon Valley and New Jersey, we drive excellence across the CTO organization and LG’s business units by pioneering select emerging technology areas. As a Center of Excellence (CoE), we define and shape key technology domains, setting strategic directions that foster impactful internal and external partnerships and deliver measurable business value.\nWhat You Will Do\nIdentify opportunities. Assess the lab’s technology portfolio, conduct market research and competitive analysis, and identify potential partners, customer needs, and opportunities for technical and business collaboration.\nRecommend priorities. Evaluate opportunities and recommend portfolio priorities in partnership with lab leadership, engineering and research teams, and internal stakeholders across LG’s business units and CTO organization.\nConnect technology with business needs. Engage prospects to understand their infrastructure, technology gaps, and operational needs. Collaborate with technical teams to develop proposals and value propositions that address those needs.\nDevelop partnerships. Identify and evaluate technology partners for co-development, joint R&D, and licensing opportunities. Contribute to partnership structuring and negotiations, coordinating technical and commercial terms with engineering, legal, and business leaders.\nManage opportunities through execution. Manage assigned opportunities from prospecting and technical demonstrations through negotiations and closure, with leadership guidance on deal strategy and approvals. Track progress and coordinate next steps across internal and external stakeholders.\nCommunicate the value of innovation. Present technology capabilities and collaboration opportunities to senior business and technical audiences, working with technical experts to communicate both capabilities and business value.\nHow You Will Work\nYou will work independently on day-to-day activities under general supervision, with guidance on new initiatives and significant partnership decisions. You will use sound judgment to evaluate diverse opportunities, recommend practical next steps, and translate evolving business and technical requirements into actionable plans.\nWhat You Bring\nA bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in business development and/or product management, or an MBA and at least 3 years of relevant experience.\nIndustry experience in software, AI, security, system-on-chip (SoC), or IoT, with the ability to understand technical capabilities and connect them to market opportunities.\nExperience evaluating business opportunities, developing partner or customer relationships, and advancing cross-functional initiatives.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with market research, competitive analysis, and data-informed recommendations.\nThe ability to navigate evolving requirements, organize work, and move opportunities forward in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders and explain technical concepts in a business context.\nA demonstrated ability to influence decisions and build alignment across teams.\nAdditional Experience We Value\nAn M.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field.\nExperience with Private AI, privacy-preserving technologies, confidential computing, encrypted AI/ML, or agentic AI platforms.\nExperience in the digital advertising ecosystem, such as AdTech, connected TV (CTV), or data-driven advertising platforms.\nWhy LG\nThis role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of emerging technology and business development, collaborating directly with researchers, engineers, and business leaders across LG. Your work will help identify where new technical capabilities can address customer needs and build partnerships that move concepts toward productization.\nAt LG, we make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier-from home appliances and consumer electronics to vehicle components, robotics, energy solutions, digital signage, and air conditioning. We encourage individual approaches to challenges, recognize performance and skill, and provide equal, merit-based opportunities for growth.\nOur benefits include 100% company-paid premium medical, dental, and vision benefits, an employer-matching 401(k), eleven paid holidays per year, and paid time off.\nThe Details\nLocation: Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid)\nLevel: we are open to hiring this position at a Specialist/Manager level, depending on experience.\nCompensation: the salary range posted is between $110k-$180k. This is determined by the level and experience of the candidate.\n#LI-JH1 #HYBRID\nRecruiting Range\n$110,000—$180,000 USD\nBenefits Offered Full-Time Employees:\nNo-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.\nAuto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.\nGenerous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. \nPerformance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).\nAccess to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.\nFamily orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.\nGroup Rate Life and Disability Insurance.\nBenefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: \nEligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.\nPrivacy Notice to California Applicants\nApplicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or . This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries.\nAll qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nIn addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. 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