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Commercial Lead

Applied Compute - Sunnyvale, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-10-06

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Applied Intuition is a $15B-valued AI infrastructure company (founded 2017) powering physical AI for autonomous systems across automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture. The company serves 18 of the top 20 global automakers and the US military. You will serve as Commercial Lead for the Automotive domain, bridging go-to-market strategy with engineering execution. This is a strategic and operational role combining internal leadership with external customer engagement. Key responsibilities: - Engage with potential customers and strategic executives in the automotive ecosystem to identify relevant business opportunities - Monitor industry trends and translate insights into product strategy for the automotive vertical - Develop and execute revenue strategy and financial outlook for Applied Intuition's automotive business - Lead customer conversations to understand requirements and demonstrate solutions - Scope and land customer engagements through technical and commercial alignment - Ensure successful delivery and outcomes for ongoing customer relationships You will work closely with both go-to-market teams and engineering to ensure product-market fit, identify the right engagement opportunities, and drive customer value realization. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale with offices globally (Washington DC, San Diego, Ft. Walton Beach, Ann Arbor, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Bangalore, Seoul, Tokyo). The company operates on an in-office model with expectation of 5 days/week in the office, with flexibility for occasional remote work and schedule adjustments. REQUIREMENTS: - 10+ years of prior experience in the automotive vertical in a leadership role delivering complete products - Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field - Proven ability to work across stakeholders to execute complex projects - Strong capability and interest in customer engagement and driving customer relationships - Execution mindset with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines NICE TO HAVE: - Experience with advanced software products - Prior P&L ownership experience - Product management background

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