Clera

Senior Technical Strategist

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3 hours ago
Tokyo, JapanSenior

Responsibilities

  • Explain robotics models and deployment systems to partner engineers.
  • Lead technical discussions from initial meetings through pilot scoping and contract negotiations.
  • Bridge research and engineering teams across international offices with U.S. partner organizations.
  • Scope pilots and negotiate partnership terms with company leadership and enterprise partners.
  • Travel occasionally to partner sites.

Requirements

  • Three to ten years of experience in a technical customer-facing role such as solutions engineering, forward deployed engineering, technical consulting, technical product, or technical partnerships.
  • Background in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
  • Ability to engage deeply with machine learning and robotics engineers and explain technical systems clearly.
  • Experience owning commercial conversations and negotiating pilot or partnership terms with large enterprises.
  • Interest in physical AI and robotics and willingness to learn technical details.
  • Based in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate; Korean or Japanese language skills are a plus.

Benefits

  • Market-rate compensation with a salary band determined by experience and seniority.
  • Early-stage equity is available.
  • Hybrid work in San Francisco with approximately three days per week on-site.
  • Occasional travel to partner sites.
  • Candidates need U.S. work authorization or an H-1B visa that can be transferred.

Categories

Solutions Engineering
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