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# Manager, OI – Mobile eXperience Partnerships at Samsung Research America

- **Company:** Samsung Research America
- **Location:** 665 Clyde Avenue Mountain View CA, United States
- **Compensation:** $185k–$254k
- **Posted:** 2026-08-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/samsungresearchamerica/jobs/8757483002

## Job description

Lab Summary:

Samsung Research America’s Open Innovation Group identifies and incubates innovative external technologies that accelerate Samsung’s development and market position of its industry-leading consumer electronics.  We proactively create partnership and investment opportunities with breakthrough technologies that have a direct impact on Samsung’s core product & services across smartphones, tablets, wearables, PCs, TVs, appliances, and more.  In addition to driving both the technical and business processes to validate and commercialize new technologies in Samsung’s existing products, we maintain a strong pulse on the market to find the next big thing.

Position Summary:

The Open Innovation – Mobile eXperience Partnerships Manager is responsible for developing partnerships with external innovations and formulating strategies to deliver innovative & exciting value to consumers through Samsung mobile (smartphones, tablets, laptops) and wearable (earbuds, watch, ring) products.

The Open Innovation team combines the best of Samsung product expertise with the latest advances in technology to create radically futuristic and innovative products, services and experiences to delight and improve the lifestyles of our customers.  We research, identify, partner and promote new technologies that make the consumer experience better, faster, seamless, more powerful, and multi-dimensional across different product categories.

In this role, you will work with an interdisciplinary team to foster startup partnerships for Samsung’s mobile device ecosystem, develop business cases, and drive pivotal initiatives that lay the foundation for Samsung’s future.

Position Responsibilities:

- Keep a pulse on market trends, advances in core technology, and university research across multiple technology categories that are relevant to Samsung’s Mobile eXperience (MX) business
- Navigate the North America startup landscape to target partnership & investment opportunities in Samsung’s mobile and wearable device ecosystem, and identify new markets Samsung MX should enter to deliver new and exciting value to consumers
- Foster relationships with external technology startups, VCs, accelerators, incubators and universities to find breakthrough innovations and effectively communicate their value proposition to Samsung MX R&D teams and executives globally
- Be the primary liaison between partners and Samsung by leading the discussions, facilitating evaluations, and driving POCs with an eye towards partnership, commercialization, investment, and/or M&A.  Be the internal champion for partner’s strategic goals and vision and advocate their needs to stakeholders ensuring awareness and understanding through effective communication
- Coordinate cross-functional and cross-geo team activities, setting project milestones, and motivating teams to meet project timelines and deliverables
- Proactively address ambiguity through strategic thinking followed by tactical execution
- Form a clear understanding of team priorities to balance urgent vs. daily activities
- Proactively build concepts and define new consumer experiences through partners

Required Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in technology or engineering discipline required, post-graduate (MS or MBA) degree strongly preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- 10+ years of professional experience in a technology company, with at least 4+ years experience in a technology development (software or hardware), venture capital and/or corporate development role for mobile and/or wearable products
- Deep industry knowledge in at least one core deep tech vertical, including but not limited to: AI, Digital Health/Fitness, AR/XR and/or Sensors
- Broad understanding of technology architectures and stacks across relevant domains, with the ability to quickly assess where an emerging technology fits within the broader technology stack, how it interacts with existing components and architectures, and whether it replaces, complements, or enables existing technologies
- Strong understanding of how emerging technologies can be realized in mobile, wearable, and PC device environments, with the ability to identify key technical requirements, integration points, constraints, and trade-offs, and to define the technical validation criteria necessary to assess feasibility, integration readiness, and commercialization potential
- Ability to evaluate core technologies with technical depth and transform complex technical information into a clear, concise messaging that can be easily understood by various levels in the organization
- Effective interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Ability to identify and source promising emerging technology startups by leveraging a robust personal network within the industry, venture capital community, and startup ecosystem
- Experience in leading complex, multi-team and cross-geographic projects to success
- Excellent written, verbal communications and presentation skills
- Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally (20%)

Special Attributes:

- Great communication skills: clear, patient, and well adapted to the audience and situation
- Analytical skills to formulate and present structured, objective recommendations and respond to challenges and objections
- Personal skills to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and delivery on tight schedules
- Ability to position and sell technology to executive audiences

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The base pay range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the base pay range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well. Base Pay Range $184,600—$253,550 USD

Additional Information

Disclosure of Trade Secrets

Samsung has a strict policy on trade secrets. In applying to Samsung and progressing through the recruitment process, you must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer.

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Samsung Research America is committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact the recruiter or email sratalent@samsung.com.

## Equal Employment Opportunity

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

Samsung Research America is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and  provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For more information regarding protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees, please refer to this link: [Pay Transparency](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/oasam/centers-offices/civil-rights-center/internal/policies/equal-pay-for-equal-work)

## About Samsung Research America

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Samsung Research America (SRA) is the North American R&D arm of Samsung Electronics, conducting cutting-edge research and prototyping that gets commercialized into Samsung products and services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, a public company traded on KRX: 005930)
- **Headquarters**: Mountain View, California, USA (665 Clyde Avenue)
- **Founded**: The SRA entity was established in the late 2000s; its timeline of innovation milestones on the website begins in 2017.
- **Founders**: Not applicable (corporate subsidiary; led by President Wonil Roh)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Consumer electronics, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, digital health, robotics, semiconductor design
- **Target customers**: Samsung internal product teams (B2B within Samsung); end users of Samsung devices (B2C)
- **Mission**: “To devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society.”

## Products & Services
SRA does not sell products directly; its output is research, prototypes, and commercially deployed technologies. Major areas include:
- **ECG Monitor App**: An FDA-cleared application for Galaxy Watch that enables users to record an ECG to screen for atrial fibrillation. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/)
- **FadeNet**: A convolutional neural‑network technology that predicts large‑scale fading from base stations; commercialized in Samsung CognitiV Radio Planner. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/)
- **Generative AI / On‑Device AI**: Research into on‑device generative AI models for Samsung devices.
- **6G & Next Generation Communications**: Advanced wireless research including 6G standards and prototypes.
- **Robotics & Med‑Tech**: Prototyping of robotics systems and medical technology solutions.
- **Voice Assistant & Digital Health**: Development of Samsung’s voice assistant and health‑monitoring algorithms.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (SRA operates as a cost center within Samsung Electronics, which had a market cap of ~$300 B as of mid‑2025)
- **Key Metric**: Not publicly available; SRA does not report standalone revenue or funding.
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Samsung Electronics (sole owner); partnerships with universities and external research organizations (mentioned on website).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 9 offices across North America (Mountain View, Plano, Valencia, Cambridge, Irvine, Toronto, Berkeley Heights, San Francisco, New York). [sra.samsung.com/locations](https://sra.samsung.com/locations/)
  - Active hiring across multiple research domains (AI, 6G, robotics, digital health). [sra.samsung.com/careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/)
  - Internship programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
  - Recent timeline milestones include 2024‑2026 entries for Generative AI, 6G, and On‑Device AI.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Direct path to commercialization**: Research at SRA often ends up in real Samsung products (e.g., ECG app, FadeNet).
- **Global R&D collaboration**: Access to Samsung’s worldwide research centers and vast resources.
- **Multidisciplinary expertise**: Combines AI, wireless, hardware, health, and robotics under one roof.
- **Strong IP portfolio**: Regular patent publications and top‑tier conference papers.

## Strategic Focus
- **Generative AI & On‑Device AI**: Bringing large language models and generative capabilities to Samsung devices.
- **6G Leadership**: Pioneering next‑generation wireless communication standards.
- **Digital Health Expansion**: Continued innovation in wearable health monitoring (ECG, blood pressure, etc.).
- **Robotics & Ambient Intelligence**: Developing human‑centric robots and smart environments.
- **Sustainability & Ethics**: Commitment to environmental management and corporate social responsibility.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values of excellence, change, integrity, co‑prosperity, and diversity & inclusion. [sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra/)
- **Work Policy**: Some roles offer a remote option; many positions are hybrid/on‑site at one of 9 North American offices.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Competitive compensation, 401k, medical/dental/vision, parental leave.
  - Additional perks: product discounts, wellness programs, Samsung University (learning), onsite fitness centers, subsidized meals, dog‑friendly campuses, automated coffee bars.
  - Activity clubs and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.
- **Engineering Culture**: High autonomy in research; prototyping is encouraged (“we make to learn”); opportunity to publish patents and conference papers.
- **Internships**: Structured programs for undergraduates and postgraduates with real research impact.

## Sources
1. [sra.samsung.com](https://sra.samsung.com/) – Main site, research areas, and product highlights.
2. [sra.samsung.com/about-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/about-sra/) – Mission, history, and leadership.
3. [sra.samsung.com/careers](https://sra.samsung.com/careers/) – Current job openings and remote option.
4. [sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra](https://sra.samsung.com/life-at-sra/) – Culture, perks, benefits, diversity & inclusion.
5. [sra.samsung.com/locations](https://sra.samsung.com/locations/) – Office locations across North America.

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