Moonshot Explorer, X

About The Team

X is Alphabet’s moonshot factory with a mission of inventing and launching “moonshot” technologies that could someday make the world a radically better place. We are a diverse group of inventors and entrepreneurs who build and launch technologies that aim to improve the lives of millions, even billions, of people. Our goal: 10x impact on the world’s most intractable problems, not just 10% improvement. We approach projects that have the aspiration and riskiness of research with the speed and ambition of a startup. As an innovation engine, X focuses on repeatedly turning breakthrough-technology ideas into the foundations for large, sustainable businesses.

About The Role

We are seeking leaders and entrepreneurs who are motivated by a passion to change the world for the better. In this role you will have access to resources including X and Alphabet’s extensive network and convening abilities, state-of-the-art prototyping facilities and laboratories, proprietary tools, ‘moonshot compost’, world-class technical and business expert collaborators, and unique innovation processes to help you explore and develop breakthrough technologies. You will align with our earliest existing investigations and have the ability to develop ideas from inception at X.

What You Will Do

Use a combination of critical thinking, networking, research, and prototyping to propose and assess potential breakthrough technology-enabled projects
Collaborate with Xers to develop moonshot ideas.
Progressively de-risk ideas both from technical and business perspectives
Develop and refine your moonshot story and pitch as your advancements are made
Leverage resources at X and Alphabet in your pursuit of creating moonshots

Requirements

• 10 years experience as a leader or entrepreneur in a technical industry
• Experience playing a key role in successfully taking new tech from idea inception to product launch, in particular deep tech, while working in a startup environment
• You are biased to action and will “roll up your sleeves”
• Demonstrated ability to create external partnerships around early-stage technology
• Able to build an A+ team. You have a track record in spotting, attracting and retaining top talent across functions and levels
• Thrive in ambiguity and able to manage your own work with tenacity and a sense of urgency

It'd Be Great If You Also Had These

• Demonstrated ability to de-risk a new product idea from both the technical and business perspectives
• Able to effectively communicate both technical and non-technical information to mixed audiences
• Motivated by purpose and passion; you fall in love with problems, not solutions

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $221,000 - $328,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer