# Partner Development Manager, Provider Ecosystem

**Company:** [OpenRouter](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/openrouter)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Partnerships
**Salary:** $160k – $200k/yr
**Skills:** api documentation, API Integrations, endpoint troubleshooting, metadata management, pricing management, provider onboarding, Pipeline Management, product collaboration, engineering collaboration, Technical Communication
**Posted:** 2026-08-03

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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