Senior Alliance Manager, AI Infrastructure, Data Factory & Developer Partnerships
At Wasabi, we’re a proven collection of pioneers, visionaries and disruptive doers. We see things differently than our competitors, and we make our mark in the industry by challenging the norm and delivering the unexpected and improbable. We’re a fast-growing company taking the Cloud Storage industry by storm and recognized as one of the best places to work in Boston.
Wasabi hot cloud storage is a new class and category of cloud storage, breaking all traditional barriers and boundaries of storage with a disruptive value proposition of being 1/5th the cost of AWS S3, faster than the competition, with no fees for egress or API requests. Cloud storage has never been so simple, so fast and so inexpensive. It’s all part of our vision to make cloud storage the next great global utility, just like electricity.
AI infrastructure is one of the fastest-growing areas of our business, and we're looking for a senior alliance leader to build our partner strategy across it from the ground up. This is a hunter's role as much as a strategist's: you'll spend real time identifying and pursuing prospective partners who don't yet know Wasabi, as well as managing relationships that already exist. The mandate spans three connected areas: AI infrastructure partnerships, AI data factory partnerships (the storage and data layer powering AI training and inference), and the emerging AI developer ecosystem.
This role calls for an AI industry veteran who already has credibility in the AI infrastructure and storage industry — with a network of relationships. You'll own the strategy, and the go-to-market for this motion end to end: evaluating who we partner with, originating those relationships yourself, structuring how the partnership creates revenue, and representing Wasabi commercially and technically with the companies building the AI infrastructure stack. You'll work in close partnership cross functionally with product teams and with our Business Development team to evaluate and pursue neocloud providers, and other AI-native companies as the landscape evolves.
- Hunt and originate new partnerships. Proactively identify, prospect, and land new AI infrastructure, data factory, and developer partners — this role is measured on new relationships built, not just existing ones maintained.
- Set the partner strategy. Define which AI infrastructure, data factory, and developer partnerships matter most, and build the roadmap to get there.
- Drive go-to-market. Build joint GTM plans and co-sell motions that turn partner capabilities into real, trackable revenue.
- Partner with Business Development. Work hand-in-hand with BD to identify, evaluate, and develop relationships with OEM partners, neocloud providers, and other emerging AI companies — helping shape deal structure and unlock joint opportunity.
- Own the commercial relationship. Lead forecasting, executive alignment, and business reviews for signed partners, from first conversation through signed deal and beyond.
- Build the developer ecosystem presence. Establish Wasabi's footprint with AI developer platforms and communities largely from scratch.
- Enable the field. Partner with Marketing and Enablement to turn partner strategy into campaigns, positioning, and seller-facing content.
- Measure what matters. Track partner performance on new partnerships originated, pipeline, revenue, and engagement — not just activity.
- Represent Wasabi externally. Attend partner summits, industry events, and executive briefings across the AI ecosystem, using your existing network to open doors.
- Deep working knowledge of the AI infrastructure landscape (compute, data infrastructure, AI-native platforms) and the broader developer ecosystem.
- 10+ years in alliance management, business development, or partnerships, with deep, direct experience in the AI infrastructure and storage industries specifically An industry veteran with an existing network of relationships across AI infrastructure providers, neocloud/GPU companies, storage vendors, and the AI developer ecosystem A proven track record as a hunter — someone who has originated and closed new strategic partnerships from a cold start
- Strong executive presence — comfortable representing Wasabi at the partner-CEO and partner-VP level, and comfortable being the senior voice in the room.
- Strong cross-functional leadership, with experience directing initiatives across Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and Product
- Comfortable with a metrics-driven approach to managing partner performance and pipeline.
- Our ideal candidate is based in San Francisco Bay Area.
OTE - $170,000 – $210,000
The OTE range reflects the full range for this position at Wasabi Technologies. At Wasabi, we believe in paying fairly and competitively, and individual compensation is determined based on factors such as job-related experience, skills, location, and internal equity. On Target Earnings are just one part of our total rewards approach. Wasabi team members also receive equity, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being.
Wasabi Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Deep working knowledge of the AI infrastructure landscape, including compute, data infrastructure, AI-native platforms, and the broader developer ecosystem
- 10+ years of experience in alliance management, business development, or partnerships
- Direct experience in the AI infrastructure and storage industries
- Existing network across AI infrastructure providers, neocloud or GPU companies, storage vendors, and the AI developer ecosystem
- Proven track record of originating and closing new strategic partnerships from a cold start
- Strong executive presence with the ability to represent the company at partner CEO and VP levels
- Cross-functional leadership experience directing initiatives across Business Development, Sales, Marketing, and Product
- Experience using metrics to manage partner performance and pipeline
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
What the Team is Saying
Wasabi Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as robust, with Blue Cross medical HMO/PPO options, dental and vision, mental-health support, and an HRA that offsets part of the deductible. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further reinforce the core protections.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as flexible, featuring unlimited PTO alongside paid holidays and sick time. A remote-first, remote-friendly policy complements this by enabling broad flexibility in where work gets done.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and a stated vesting schedule. Observations also highlight clear retirement and protection elements such as the 401(k) plus company-paid life and disability.
Wasabi Technologies Insights
What We Do
Recognized as one of the technology industry’s fastest growing companies, Wasabi is on a mission to store the world's data by making cloud storage affordable, predictable and secure. With Wasabi, visionary companies gain the freedom to use their data whenever they like without being hit with unpredictable fees or vendor lock-in. Instead, they’re free to build best-of-breed solutions with the industry’s fastest-growing ecosystem of independent cloud application partners. Customers and partners all over the world trust Wasabi to help them put their data to work so they can unlock their full potential. In September 2022, Wasabi achieved unicorn status following $250M in funding. In January 2026, Wasabi announced an additional $70 million equity funding round, valuing the company at $1.8 billion and bringing total funding to over $600 million. As leaders in our community, Wasabi strives to always inspire by example and give to those who are most in need. We team up with our partners in a purposeful way to create corporate social responsibility initiatives that will make a true impact in a way that is authentic to who we are. Our community engagement programs include veteran support via the Run to Home Base, support for women in sports with Girls Hockey Day at TD Garden, and non-profit storage donations. The Red Hot Beats program, launched with our partners at the Liverpool Football Club Foundation, promotes mental health and wellness through music therapy for young people in the Liverpool area. Meanwhile, our founding partnership of the MGM Music Hall at Fenway supports arts access, education, and opportunity for students and emerging artists in New England. Our values guide everything we do, shaping our culture and driving our mission. Wasabi's H.O.T. Culture framework stands for Humility, Ownership, and Togetherness. We value and respect others and are open to feedback and suggestions, recognizing that no one person has all the answers, take personal responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes, and thrive when there's collaboration, teamwork, and inclusivity.
Why Work With Us
At Wasabi, we empower our employees to thrive by prioritizing their personal lives and showing trust in their abilities, and as a result, they bring remarkable energy and enthusiasm to their careers. Flexible schedules and our remote work model consistently deliver the most value at Wasabi, and our employee feedback reflects that clearly.
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