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com) is a fast growing company with a mission to bring ultimate dexterity and tactile sensing skin to complex humanoid and robotic systems, specifically physical or embodied AI, using our 5k1n gloves, wearables and robotic sensing skin. We are developing game-changing wearable and robotic products that will be used to empower dexterity, accuracy, tactile sensing in humanoid and industrial robotic systems. Our 5k1n products give a sense of touch to robots similar to human skin and help robots be aware of their environment and evaluate their grasp and able to handle complex tasks and manipulate objects with accuracy. We work with leading humanoid and robotic companies to bring our solutions to market, with significant potential for impact on different industrial verticals including advanced manufacturing, home-care, healthcare, agriculture, hospitality and security. We are an award-winning high-technology company based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, with experience in the areas of flexible electronics, advanced sensors, smart textile, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Our 5k1n solutions provide unparalleled accuracy in capturing human movements and tactile force data that can be used to tele-operate, train and develop large language models (LLMs) for dexterity and autonomy in humanoid and advanced robotic systems. We are looking for an exceptional and experienced candidate with significant interest and experience in business development and partnerships in humanoid and industrial robotics to join our team in a leading position. The successful candidate will be working with our management and product development teams to lead, collaborate, develop relationships and partnerships with robotic clients and customers for our 5k1n gloves, wearables, robotic skin, robotic products, data and LLMs, focusing on real-time control, data collection, tele-operation, visualization and breakthrough physical AI applications. The candidate will work our management and interface with business leaders in different vertical to launch successful products. Work with the management team to develop strong, growing, and innovative business opportunities with humanoid and robotic companies, develop business strategies for attracting and engaging customers. Develop scalable strategies for rapid growth through partnerships with enterprise and small businesses, and work on both monetizing hardware, data and LLM revenues. Bring up matching between partnership opportunities and product development priorities and beware of complexities in software and hardware product developments and manufacturing. Present and communicate with humanoid companies, AI companies, data companies, and collaborate with our partners, universities and governmental agencies. Self-starter, initiating projects, taking ownership and do what it takes to get the job done. BS or Graduate Degree in Electrical, Computer, Computer Science, Mechatronics or Robotics Engineering ~Experience with robotic systems, embedded sensors, robotics interactions, processor architecture, analog and digital circuit design and various communications protocols such as I2C, UART, SPI, USB, MIPI, I2S, etc. ~ Strong experience in ROS, python or other operating systems and platform software systems ~ Experience in optimizing performance and memory usage for resource constrained embedded systems ~ Experience in PCB design, fabrication, soldering and other hardware fabrication and maintenance Minimum four years partnership and business development experience. Able to travel, attend trade shows, display product performance, and talk about potential use cases and breakthroughs with potential clients and businesses. Bachelor''s degree or equivalent in business, marketing, and sales. Exceptional relational management skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills and the ability to present and influence at an executive level. Highly organized, problem-solving, big picture thinking skills and efficient work and planning skills. Experience in understanding and assessing the needs and pain points of different client and customer groups. Resourcefulness - Able to work with a wide variety of internal and external resources including managing expectations and establishing credibility/trust. Excellence - has a track record of exceeding goals, sets high standards of performance for self and others with a high sense of responsibility. Communications - demonstrates excellent communication and presentation skills both written and verbal, and an ability to adapt to the audience - executive, technical, finance, etc. Strong attention to detail, technical, organization and analytical skills. Familiarity with working with novel ideas, early-stage prototype development and nuances related to early-stage start-up. Full-time