OI Advanced Automotive Technologies Open Innovation Manager

About the role

Hyundai America Technical Center Inc. (HATCI) is seeking an Open Innovation Manager – Advanced Automotive Technologies to join Hyundai CRADLE Silicon Valley in Mountain View, CA. Hyundai CRADLE is Hyundai Motor Group’s innovation and early‑stage venture arm, partnering with leading startups across North America to generate insights and collaboration opportunities that enhance current businesses and develop new business opportunities. CRADLE has teams worldwide – Silicon Valley, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Seoul, Shanghai, and Singapore. This position is based in the Silicon Valley office in Mountain View, CA.

Responsibilities

• Spot emerging technologies, startups, market shifts, and business models, and turn them into actionable recommendations for HMG
• Build relationships across the innovation ecosystem, including startups, investors, universities, and research institutions
• Collaborate with internal teams around the world to identify business needs, technology priorities, and partnership opportunities
• Lead or support technology assessments, PoCs, and strategic collaboration projects from ideation to implementation
• Contribute to workshops, startup assessments, technology reviews, and executive briefings

Requirements

• Demonstrated strong curiosity in technology and startups
• 5+ years of experience and technical understanding in advanced automotive technologies, including AI/software defined vehicles, electric vehicles, vehicle software platforms, E/E architecture, in‑vehicle computing, connected vehicle technologies, sensor technologies, vehicle data platforms, cybersecurity, and related technology areas
• Strong networks and direct experience working in or with electric vehicle companies, automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, automotive software companies, sensor technology companies, cybersecurity companies, technology startups, or advanced mobility organizations (a must)
• Experience at companies such as Rivian, Lucid, Tesla, traditional OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or other relevant automotive technology organizations beneficial
• Experience in technology scouting, market research, startup analysis, business development, product strategy, roadmaps, or strategic partnerships
• Experience working with startups, venture firms, universities, research institutions, or other ecosystem partners
• Strategic mindset to evaluate technical and business potential, form a clear point of view on trends, and translate insights into action
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to create clear, executive‑ready materials that communicate complex ideas simply
• Strong relationship‑building skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and geographies
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity, work proactively and independently, prioritize tasks and identify high‑impact opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, automotive engineering, electrical engineering, software engineering, cybersecurity, business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred

Benefits

• Zero‑dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% Employer‑paid Disability and Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant Holidays
• Retirement Savings and Planning Benefits
• Access to Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Hours
• A Global Environment that Fosters Diversity

Pay

Competitive Salary range: $150,000 – $190,000