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Strategic Alliances Lead, China

Job ID 2024-10505 Date posted May. 19, 2025 Location Shanghai, China Category Software Engineering Apply

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Strategic Alliances Lead to drive partnerships across the AI software stack in China, ensuring AI frameworks, models, and applications are optimized and ready on Day 1 of new Arm hardware launches. In this role, you will drive engagement with independent software vendors (ISVs), AI framework developers, technology partners, and internal teams to create a seamless ecosystem that enhances performance, compatibility, and adoption of AI workloads on Arm-based platforms in China.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement partnership strategies with AI ISVs, framework developers, and software ecosystem players in China to ensure AI software is optimized for Arm hardware.

  • Drive partner recruitment efforts, identifying and engaging strategic software partners in the AI domain, with a focus on the unique needs of the China AI ecosystem.

  • Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and developer relations to facilitate technical enablement and readiness efforts for AI workloads in China.

  • Define and measure the success of AI strategic alliance efforts and identify areas for improvement.

  • Manage relationships with AI software companies in China, building mutual alignment and successful execution of co-engineering projects.

  • Coordinate go-to-market activities with partners, including joint announcements, marketing initiatives, and developer outreach, ensuring end-to-end ownership of the partnership process in China.

    Required Skills and Experience :

  • Proven experience in business development, alliances, or partner management within the AI, software, or semiconductor industry in China.

  • Strong understanding of AI frameworks, model optimization, and hardware- software interactions, with specific knowledge of the China AI market.

  • Familiarity with Arm architectures and their advantages for AI performance and efficiency, particularly within the China ecosystem.

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills, able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders in China.

  • Ability to analyze market trends and influence strategic decisions based on AI software readiness needs specific to China.

  • Experience working with AI ISVs, open-source communities, or AI software ecosystem enablement initiatives in China.

  • Fluency in Mandarin and English, with strong cross-cultural communication skills.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive results in

    a fast-paced environment.

    “Nice To Have” Skills and Experience :

  • Experience in AI software development or technical marketing within China.

  • Background in cloud AI, mobile AI, or embedded AI ecosystems, with knowledge

    of leading Chinese AI players and platforms.

  • Previous experience working with hardware vendors to drive AI software adoption in China.

    In Return:

  • Collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers, developers, and industry experts to make a tangible impact in the China AI compute ecosystem.

  • Be part of a culture that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation, providing a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

    If you are passionate about bridging the gap between AI software and hardware, and enjoy working with partners to drive innovations, we’d love to hear from you!

    Accommodations at Arm

    At Arm, we want our people to Do Great Things. If you need support or an accommodation to Be Your Brilliant Self during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

    Equal Opportunities at Arm

    Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s hybrid approach to working is centred around flexibility, where we split our time between the office and other locations to get our work done. Within that framework, we empower groups and teams to determine their own particular hybrid working pattern, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Accommodations at Arm

At Arm, we want to build extraordinary teams. If you need an adjustment or an accommodation during the recruitment process, please email accommodations@arm.com. To note, by sending us the requested information, you consent to its use by Arm to arrange for appropriate accommodations. All accommodation or adjustment requests will be treated with confidentiality, and information concerning these requests will only be disclosed as necessary to provide the accommodation. Although this is not an exhaustive list, examples of support include breaks between interviews, having documents read aloud, or office accessibility. Please email us about anything we can do to accommodate you during the recruitment process.

Hybrid Working at Arm

Arm’s approach to hybrid working is designed to create a working environment that supports both high performance and personal wellbeing. We believe in bringing people together face to face to enable us to work at pace, whilst recognizing the value of flexibility. Within that framework, we empower groups/teams to determine their own hybrid working patterns, depending on the work and the team’s needs. Details of what this means for each role will be shared upon application. In some cases, the flexibility we can offer is limited by local legal, regulatory, tax, or other considerations, and where this is the case, we will collaborate with you to find the best solution. Please talk to us to find out more about what this could look like for you.

Equal Opportunities at Arm

Arm is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and colleagues. We are a diverse organization of dedicated and innovative individuals, and don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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