Principal, Strategic Partnerships

Job ID 2025-16387 Date posted 30/04/2026 Location Shanghai, China Category Marketing & Communication

Job Overview

We are seeking a Strategic Alliances Lead to drive partnerships across the AI software

stack in China, ensuring AI frameworks, models, and applications are optimized and

ready on Day 1 of new Arm hardware launches. In this role, you will drive engagement

with independent software vendors (ISVs), AI framework developers, technology

partners, and internal teams to create a seamless ecosystem that enhances

performance, compatibility, and adoption of AI workloads on Arm-based platforms in

China.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement partnership strategies with AI ISVs, framework

developers, and software ecosystem players in China to ensure AI software is

optimized for Arm hardware.

• Drive partner recruitment efforts, identifying and engaging strategic software

partners in the AI domain, with a focus on the unique needs of the China AI

ecosystem.

• Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and developer

relations to facilitate technical enablement and readiness efforts for AI

workloads in China.

• Define and measure the success of AI strategic alliance efforts and identify areas

for improvement.

• Manage relationships with AI software companies in China, building mutual

alignment and successful execution of co-engineering projects.

• Coordinate go-to-market activities with partners, including joint announcements,

marketing initiatives, and developer outreach, ensuring end-to-end ownership of

the partnership process in China.

Required Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in business development, alliances, or partner management

within the AI, software, or semiconductor industry in China.

• Strong understanding of AI frameworks, model optimization, and hardware software interactions, with specific knowledge of the China AI market.
• Familiarity with Arm architectures and their advantages for AI performance and

efficiency, particularly within the China ecosystem.

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, able to engage

technical and non-technical stakeholders in China.

• Ability to analyze market trends and influence strategic decisions based on AI

software readiness needs specific to China.

• Experience working with AI ISVs, open-source communities, or AI software

ecosystem enablement initiatives in China.

• Fluency in Mandarin and English, with strong cross-cultural communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and drive results in

a fast-paced environment.

“Nice To Have” Skills And Experience

• Experience in AI software development or technical marketing within China.
• Background in cloud AI, mobile AI, or embedded AI ecosystems, with knowledge

of leading Chinese AI players and platforms.

• Previous experience working with hardware vendors to drive AI software

adoption in China.

In Return

• Collaborate with a dedicated team of engineers, developers, and industry

experts to make a tangible impact in the China AI compute ecosystem.

• Be part of a culture that values collaboration, diversity, and innovation, providing

a supportive environment where your contributions are recognized and

celebrated.

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Accommodations at Arm

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Hybrid Working at Arm

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Equal Opportunities at Arm

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