Surge AIBusiness Development Manager
Surge AI is hiring a Business Development Manager for a remote role open to applicants in United States. Level rates it ; you can apply on Surge AI.
Level's read on this job
- On Level's scale, this sales role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- The posting lists this role as remote.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Anthropic, business development and partnerships.
- Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
- Level lists 27 other open roles at Surge AI.
AI in this role
Drive strategic partnerships and business development within the AI and machine learning sector.
About Us
Our mission is to raise AGI with the richness of human intelligence — curious, witty, imaginative, and full of unexpected brilliance.
Surge was founded by engineers and researchers who dreamed of building the next generation AI. We're building a platform that powers the most powerful models in the world in partnership with companies like Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, and Meta.
At Surge, we believe the path to AGI isn't just about scaling compute—it's about embracing the unlimited ceiling of human intelligence and creativity in the data that shapes these systems. Our platform combines elite human expertise with cutting-edge tools for scalable oversight, from building rich RL environments to conducting rigorous evaluations that go beyond benchmarks. We've run a profitable business from day one without raising venture funding.
The Role
As a Business Development Manager at Surge, you'll be a key driver of our growth strategy, identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships with our customers and non-customers alike. You'll work closely with our team to create long-term value through innovative collaborations and new market opportunities.
What You’ll Do
Identify and pursue strategic partnership opportunities with enterprise companies in the AI and machine learning sectors
Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with Surge's goals
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations
Negotiate complex deals and partnerships that drive mutual value
Collaborate with internal teams and stay abreast of industry trends to ensure successful implementation of partnerships
What We’re Looking for
Experience in business development or strategic partnerships in tech/AI, with a proven track record of closing high-value deals
Strong understanding of the AI/ML landscape, coupled with excellent communication skills to articulate complex value propositions to C-level executives
Strategic thinker with adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced startup; Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree a plus
How we rate this
Business Development Manager at Surge AI rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.
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Pay
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- $140k
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Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where business development was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where partnerships was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where sales was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where ai ml landscape was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Anthropic in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Business Development, Partnerships, Sales, AI ML Landscape, and Anthropic. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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