Cyngn · 9 hours ago
Director of Business Development
Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company based in Mountain View, CA, focused on deploying self-driving industrial vehicles. The Director of Business Development will be responsible for driving growth through strategic partnerships and corporate transactions, working closely with the executive team to enhance revenue and market position.
Autonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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!
Company
Cyngn
Cyngn specializes in creating and implementing scalable autonomous vehicle technology tailored for industrial entities.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$322.5MKey Investors
Aegis Capital Corporation
2025-09-05Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Equity· $32M
2025-06-26Post Ipo Equity· $15M
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