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As a Principal, Partner Development, you will lead on-device monetization and strategic partner initiatives across the Android ecosystem, working at the intersection of OEM partnerships, customer experience, and revenue generation. You will play a critical role in ensuring AT&T maintains commercial control, customer visibility, and monetizable real estate on mobile devices as the industry evolves toward AI-driven services, new distribution models, and shifting platform dynamics. This is a senior individual contributor role with significant executive visibility and external partner engagement.
Job Responsibility
Lead on-device monetization and strategic partner initiatives across the Android ecosystem
Serve as a strategic lead for Android OEM experience and monetization discussions
Develop and execute strategies to monetize on-device real estate through third-party apps, services, and AI experiences
Define, maintain, and govern the Programming Guide
Protect AT&T's customer-facing experiences by addressing OEM or platform behaviors that dilute new-device experiences
Own complex commercial negotiations and revenue-share amendments with OEMs and partners
Establish and own partner performance reporting frameworks
Create executive-ready strategy materials, one-pagers, and presentations
Help leadership navigate key strategic choice points
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) desired
7+ years of related experience
Deep experience in partner development, business development, or strategic partnerships within technology, platforms, or device ecosystems
Strong understanding of mobile platforms, OEM dynamics, and on-device distribution models
Demonstrated ability to define and optimize on-device distribution and placement strategies that improve discoverability and drive measurable revenue outcomes
Proven ability to negotiate and govern revenue-share agreements, including performance measurement and invoicing mechanics
Comfort operating in ambiguity and influencing outcomes without direct authority
Exceptional ability to translate technical and ecosystem complexity into executive-level business narratives
AI/assistant partnership experience across on-device distribution models
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Nice to have
MBA or advanced degree preferred
AI/assistant partnership experience across on-device distribution models
What we offer
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected