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Director of Strategic Partnerships - Japan

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications:Proven experience in partnership development and strategic alliances within the technology sector. Strong understanding of the Japanese market and organizational dynamics. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to drive revenue and achieve strategic objectives. Technical fluency to understand and discuss AI technologies and their applications.

About the job

Join Us at Cognition: Pioneering the Future of AI

At Cognition, we are an innovative applied AI laboratory dedicated to developing cutting-edge software agents. Our flagship creations, Devin, the first AI software engineer, and Windsurf, our AI-native IDE, embody our vision of collaborative AI teammates that allow engineers to tackle complex problems and push the boundaries of what teams can achieve.

Our team consists of top-tier talent, including world-class competitive programmers, seasoned entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from renowned AI companies such as Scale AI, Palantir, Waymo, Tesla, Google DeepMind, and more.

While Devin and Windsurf mark the beginning of our journey, the most significant challenges are still ahead. If you are passionate about addressing some of the world's most pressing issues and developing AI capable of reasoning through real-world tasks, we encourage you to apply!

Role Overview

As the Head of Partnerships for Japan, you will report directly to the GM and President. Your primary responsibility will be to design and execute Cognition's partnership strategy within the Japanese market. This role involves identifying, structuring, and activating collaborative partnerships with leading enterprises, system integrators, cloud providers, and government-aligned organizations to facilitate the adoption of Devin.

You will play a pivotal role in establishing Cognition’s footprint in Japan, acting as both a market developer and strategic operator. This function requires close collaboration with product, engineering, and go-to-market leaders to ensure that our partnerships translate into revenue growth, product insights, and sustainable market positioning.

Your expertise in commercial strategy, technical acumen, and ability to navigate complex organizational landscapes in Japan will be critical to your success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage Cognition’s partnership strategy in Japan, identifying and engaging high-impact partners across enterprise, system integrators, cloud, and public sectors.

  • Source, structure, and finalize strategic partnership agreements that drive substantial revenue, enhance distribution, and promote the widespread adoption of our products.

  • Collaborate on joint go-to-market initiatives with partners, including co-selling, co-development, and integrated deployment of Devin within partner ecosystems.

  • Serve as the primary relationship manager for key partners, engaging with C-suite executives, innovation leaders, and technical stakeholders.

  • Effectively navigate intricate, multi-layered organizations within enterprise and government sectors to maximize partnership effectiveness.

About Cognition

Cognition is at the forefront of artificial intelligence, developing innovative solutions that redefine the capabilities of technology. With a focus on creating AI systems that enhance human capabilities, we are committed to solving real-world problems through intelligent software solutions.

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