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Cyngn

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

160000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director of Business Development will play a pivotal role in driving Cyngn’s growth strategy through strategic partnerships, M&A and corporate transactions. This individual will work closely with the CEO and executive team to identify, evaluate, and execute opportunities that accelerate revenue growth, expand our technology capabilities, and strengthen our market position. This is a cross-functional leadership role that blends strategy, finance, business development, and corporate governance.

Job Responsibility:

Identify, structure, and negotiate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and OEM/channel collaborations that expand Cyngn’s product reach and customer base
Develop and manage relationships with key industrial vehicle manufacturers, automation partners, and technology providers
Support the commercialization strategy for DriveMod-enabled vehicles and related EAS products
Collaborate with product and engineering teams to align partnership and product roadmaps
Lead the evaluation of acquisition targets and technology partnerships to accelerate growth
Perform market mapping, valuation analysis, due diligence, and post-merger integration planning
Build financial and strategic models to assess ROI, synergies, and transaction impact
Prepare Board materials and investor communications for corporate transactions
Work with investment banks, analysts, and investors to communicate Cyngn’s growth story and corporate vision
Assist with financial modeling, investor decks, and SEC filing coordination (S-3, 8-K, proxy statements, etc.)
Track competitive and market trends across industrial automation, robotics, and autonomy
Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic planning, partnerships, and investor positioning
Contribute to the company’s long-term strategic roadmap in alignment with financial and operational objectives

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years of relevant experience in business development, corporate development, investment banking, or strategy—preferably in technology or industrial sectors
Strong financial modeling and valuation skills (DCF, comps, M&A analysis)
Experience negotiating and structuring strategic partnerships or M&A transactions
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials for C-level and Board audiences
Deep understanding of public company dynamics, SEC reporting, and capital market processes

Nice to have:

MBA or advanced degree
Experience in autonomous systems, robotics, industrial automation, or electric vehicle sectors
Track record of executing successful M&A and partnership deals in growth-stage companies

What we offer:

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
Allowance to purchase new headphones when you join

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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