CTO

Lambda

CTO leading cloud infrastructure initiatives for AI superintelligence company at Lambda. Cultivating technical relationships and driving technology strategy for key accounts.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $271,000 - $478,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Strategic Technology Leadership for Key Accounts
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have 15+ years of experience designing, deploying and scaling cloud infrastructure
Have 6+ years of experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams in advisory or consultative capacities
Have 5+ years driving cloud transformation initiatives at enterprise scale
Have proven track record of influencing C-suite executives and board-level stakeholders
Have deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and their business applications
Have experience with NVIDIA DGX/HGX/MGX systems, InfiniBand &RoCE networking, and large-scale GPU cluster deployments
Have experience with storage architectures including distributed file systems, object storage, high-performance parallel file systems, and NVMe-based solutions
Have hands-on experience with LLM training, fine-tuning, and inference at scale
Have experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance models
Have experience managing or influencing deals worth $1B+ annually
Have strong business acumen with ability to translate technology into business outcomes
Have experience navigating complex organizational dynamics and driving consensus
Have 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use

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Hard Skills & Tools

cloud infrastructure designcloud transformationAI/ML technologiesNVIDIA DGX systemsInfiniBand networkingGPU cluster deploymentsstorage architecturesLLM trainingenterprise architecture frameworksgovernance models

Soft Skills

executive communicationpresentation skillsstorytellingbusiness acumeninfluencing stakeholdersmentoringbuilding strategic partnershipsnavigating organizational dynamicsdriving consensusthought leadership