Business Development Specialist Hardware and Software

Business Development Specialist Hardware and Software This position will be responsible for generating a pipeline of potential new partnering opportunities for the University of Texas (UT) at Austin's research in computational technologies, through marketing of intellectual property for licensing, and generating new connections for corporate-sponsored research, with the objective of advancing UT research in the fields of AI, computer science, networking and communications, and semiconductors. Cultivate new and foster existing relationships with companies to identify solutions to industry's needs: introducing UT-owned AI, computer science, and electrical engineering intellectual property available for licensing, promoting and highlighting UT Austin's research capabilities and infrastructure, and marketing and supporting growth of other resources available throughout the institution. Collaborate with counterparts in Intellectual Property Development to evaluate market opportunity for new technologies and the appropriate commercialization pathway for intellectual property via licensing, new venture formation, or corporate-sponsored research. Solicit insight from corporate partners to provide supporting information to the Intellectual Property Development team with an industry perspective when evaluating potential patent filings and prosecution strategies as well as development and commercialization potential for copyrighted works, including software. Engage and collaborate with the Discovery to Impact team to help prepare and develop marketing materials for intellectual property that is available for partnering. Engage inventors as key contributors for identifying partnering leads and keeping inventors aware of and involved in commercialization efforts. Collaborate with Licensing team and Collaborative Research team on potential deal development. Provide input about relevant market forces, and suggest opportunities for the most effective and valuable deal terms based on market intelligence and the path to market while maintaining a unified message to potential corporate partners. Raising industry awareness of the entire Discovery to Impact team, including all services and capabilities offered by the team and across UT Austin. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Business Development. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in computer science, data science, electrical engineering, or any other science/engineering field with a focus on AI, computation, large language models, or semiconductor materials, devices, and manufacturing. Minimum of one year of industry experience in a technology sector (developing or supporting commercialization of software, AI, semiconductor, or large language model or machine-learning-enabled assets at a company or University). Basic understanding of early-stage technology development. Knowledge of basic principles of intellectual property and licensing. Working knowledge of open-source software licensing Demonstrated ability to translate early-stage research into solutions for industry needs, including articulating a software or technology's potential commercial impact to industry and communicating complex scientific concepts clearly and concisely to audiences with and without technical expertise. Must be a highly self-motivated professional with exceptional ability to identify priorities and complete projects. Capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects within a portfolio at different stages in execution. Experience using personal computer applications and AI tools to streamline workflow. Available to travel. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a science, engineering, or business field with a focus on AI, computation, large language models, machine learning, natural language processing, or semiconductor materials, devices, and manufacturing. More than 1 year of experience working in a business development role at a company with a focus on software, AI, semiconductor, large language model or machine-learning-enabled technologies, or running targeted marketing campaigns for these types of technologies in a University. Experience and demonstrated success in developing and maintaining professional relationships with technology industry representatives to advance technologies into the market. Advanced understanding of software, AI, semiconductor, large language model or machine-learning-enabled technologies. Understanding of industry perspective when developing early, research-stage technologies. Experience collaborating across teams to develop partnering and commercialization strategies. Knowledge of market valuation techniques. Experience identifying and evaluating market opportunities based on feedback from trusted industry connections and other sources. Salary Range $85,000+ depending on qualifications Required Materials Resume/CV Cover Letter 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above. The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031. The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.

Created: 2026-03-05