MBA Internship – Ecosystem Development Specialist

Job Details:

Job Description: 

Intel China is seeking exceptional MBA candidates to join us as Ecosystem Development Specialist. This is a great opportunity to work at the forefront of technology strategy, partnerships, and business development — driving Intel China's growth across the most dynamic and high-impact markets in the industry. If you are passionate about building the ecosystems that shape the future of technology, this is where your impact begins.

About the Role

Candidates may apply to one of three focus areas based on their interests and background:

Track 1: Physical AI - Robotics

Lead strategic ecosystem development initiatives across Physical AI — spanning Robotics, Autonomous Systems, and Intelligent Edge Computing. You will engage with a diverse partner landscape — including AI startups, OEMs, system integrators, research institutions, and industry alliances — to accelerate the adoption of Intel technologies powering the next generation of intelligent machines.

Track 2: Custom ASIC

Support business development initiatives across hyperscalers, OEMs, ASIC design firms, IP providers, and semiconductor ecosystem partners. Help identify market opportunities and shape strategic engagements in AI, cloud, networking, automotive, and edge computing.

Track 3: Agentic AI: Token Economy & AI Infrastructure

Explore emerging opportunities at the convergence of AI compute, data centers, cloud infrastructure, energy ecosystems, and next-generation digital infrastructure. Support ecosystem development and partnership strategies that enable future AI growth.

What You Will Do

You will operate across strategic execution, partnership management, and cross-functional collaboration — to deliver measurable business impact:

· Strategy & Execution: execute the business development strategy in China with a clear linkage to semiconductor platforms, system architecture, and long-term ecosystem evolution.

· Ecosystem Influence: proactively engage with ecosystem partners to influence strategic technology decisions and platform adoption.

· Partnership Development: identify, develop, and execute strategic partnerships and ecosystem initiatives that enable the adoption of Intel solutions.

· Sales & Business Alignment: collaborate with Sales to shape customer strategy, facilitate executive engagements, and convert partnership activities into tangible business outcomes.

· Product Roadmap Influence: translate local customer needs into solution requirements by orchestrating alignment across functional units and influencing local product positioning.

Qualifications:

What We're Looking For

Intel is looking for a professional who combines technical understanding with strong commercial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Education and Experience:

• Currently pursuing an MBA with an expected graduation date of 2027
• Minimum of 2+ years of professional work experience, preferably within the technology sector (e.g. Robotics & Autonomous Systems, AI, semiconductors, etc.)

Competencies and Skills

• Leadership: demonstrated ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations and influence without direct authority in matrix environments.
• BD Mindset: A proactive approach focused on helping customers achieve business goals beyond traditional sales and marketing of products/services.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of revenue models, partnership dynamics, and a results-driven orientation.
• Agility: Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with a detail-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese and English, essential for global and local collaboration.

Positions opens in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen

Job Type:

Shift:

Shift 1 (China)

Primary Location: 

PRC, Shanghai

Additional Locations:

PRC, Beijing, PRC, Shenzhen

Business group:

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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*Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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