Account CTO

Lambda

1d•$271,000 - $478,000

About The Position

Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us. Engineering at Lambda is responsible for building and scaling our cloud offering. Our scope includes the Lambda website, cloud APIs and systems as well as internal tooling for system deployment, management and maintenance.

Requirements

15+ years of experience designing, deploying and scaling cloud infrastructure
6+ years of experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams in advisory or consultative capacities
5+ years driving cloud transformation initiatives at enterprise scale
Proven track record of influencing C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and their business applications
Experience with NVIDIA DGX/HGX/MGX systems, InfiniBand &RoCE networking, and large-scale GPU cluster deployments
Experience with storage architectures including distributed file systems, object storage, high-performance parallel file systems, and NVMe-based solutions
Hands-on experience with LLM training, fine-tuning, and inference at scale
Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models
Experience managing or influencing deals worth $1B+ annually
Strong business acumen with ability to translate technology into business outcomes
Experience navigating complex organizational dynamics and driving consensus
Track record of building strategic partnerships and alliances
Excel at executive communication, presentation, and storytelling
Demonstrate thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry recognition

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
Experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, or Technical Fellow at a technology company with $100M+ revenue
Track record working with AI labs, research institutions, or frontier model companies
Board advisory experience for technology companies
Published peer-reviewed research, whitepapers, or patents specifically in distributed computing, GPU acceleration, or large-scale ML training infrastructure

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical liaison for Lambda's strategic Superintelligence accounts
Cultivate and sustain executive level technical relationships, establishing Lambda as a trusted technology partner and strategic advisor
Drive multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with customer business objectives and Lambda's product portfolio
Influence customer technology strategy and adoption at the executive level
Represent Lambda at executive briefings, board meetings, and strategic planning sessions
Partner with Global Account teams to drive strategic account growth and expansion
Lead architectural reviews and technology assessments at the enterprise level
Define and articulate business value propositions, ROI models, and TCO analyses for executive stakeholders
Orchestrate cross-functional teams including Solutions Engineers, Forward Deployed Engineers, Professional Services, and Product Management
Own technical escalations and serve as the Executive Technical Sponsor for critical customer initiatives
Drive adoption of Lambda's strategic initiatives within key accounts
Establish yourself as a trusted advisor on AI/ML transformation and cloud strategy
Guide customers through digital transformation journeys and emerging technology adoption
Publish thought leadership content, speak at industry events, and represent Lambda in executive forums
Influence Lambda's product strategy based on strategic customer needs and market trends
Mentor and develop technical talent across the organization