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Partner Development Manager, Provider Ecosystem

Own inbound and outbound provider relationships, qualifying opportunities and driving model, inference, and hardware providers through hands-on integration. The role requires technical fluency with APIs, strong follow-through, clear communication, and an action-oriented approach to cross-functional onboarding.

160k – 200k/yr
RemotePartnerships

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Field and qualify inbound provider interest across channels.
  • Source emerging model developers, inference platforms, and GPU/accelerator providers.
  • Drive hands-on onboarding from initial conversation to live integration.
  • Scope technical setup, verify metadata and pricing accuracy, and unblock integration issues.
  • Read API documentation, troubleshoot integrations, and translate provider needs to Product and Engineering.
  • Track conversations, follow up, and keep the provider pipeline moving.
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Support to launch providers and improve onboarding.

Requirements

  • Familiarity with new models, model labs, and inference providers.
  • Ability to read API documentation, test endpoints, and troubleshoot basic integration issues.
  • Tactical, high-velocity approach with strong follow-through and ownership.
  • Clear written and verbal communication with external partners and internal teams.
  • Interest in building partnerships experience in an early-career role.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • Work-from-home budget.
  • Quarterly offsites.

Skills

api documentationAPI Integrationsendpoint troubleshootingmetadata managementpricing managementprovider onboardingPipeline Managementproduct collaborationengineering collaborationTechnical Communication

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