Top Chief Technology Officer Jobs Openings in 2025

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Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, builds Gigawatt-scale AI Factories for Training and Inference. Lambda’s mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give every person access to artificial intelligence. One person, one GPU. If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.  *Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday. 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. What You’ll DoStrategic Technology Leadership for Key AccountsServe as the primary technical liaison for Lambda's strategic Superintelligence accountsCultivate and sustain executive level technical relationships, establishing Lambda as a trusted technology partner and strategic advisorDrive multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with customer business objectives and Lambda's product portfolioInfluence customer technology strategy and adoption at the executive levelRepresent Lambda at executive briefings, board meetings, and strategic planning sessionsOwn Technical Strategy and Business OutcomesPartner with Global Account teams to drive strategic account growth and expansionLead architectural reviews and technology assessments at the enterprise levelDefine and articulate business value propositions, ROI models, and TCO analyses for executive stakeholdersOrchestrate cross-functional teams including Solutions Engineers, Forward Deployed Engineers, Professional Services, and Product ManagementOwn technical escalations and serve as the Executive Technical Sponsor for critical customer initiativesDrive adoption of Lambda's strategic initiatives within key accountsTechnology Vision and Thought LeadershipEstablish yourself as a trusted advisor on AI/ML transformation and cloud strategyGuide customers through digital transformation journeys and emerging technology adoptionPublish thought leadership content, speak at industry events, and represent Lambda in executive forumsInfluence Lambda's product strategy based on strategic customer needs and market trendsMentor and develop technical talent across the organizationYouHave 15+ years of experience designing, deploying and scaling cloud infrastructureHave 6+ years of experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior leadership teams in advisory or consultative capacitiesHave 5+ years driving cloud transformation initiatives at enterprise scaleHave proven track record of influencing C-suite executives and board-level stakeholdersHave deep expertise in AI/ML technologies and their business applicationsHave experience with NVIDIA DGX/HGX/MGX systems, InfiniBand &RoCE networking, and large-scale GPU cluster deploymentsHave hands-on experience with LLM training, fine-tuning, and inference at scaleHave experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance modelsHave experience managing or influencing deals worth $1B+ annuallyHave strong business acumen with ability to translate technology into business outcomesHave experience navigating complex organizational dynamics and driving consensusHave track record of building strategic partnerships and alliancesExcel at executive communication, presentation, and storytellingDemonstrate thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, or industry recognitionNice to HaveMBA or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical fieldExperience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, Chief Architect, or Technical Fellow at a technology company with $100M+ revenueTrack record working with AI labs, research institutions, or frontier model companiesBoard advisory experience for technology companiesPublished peer-reviewed research, whitepapers, or patents specifically in distributed computing, GPU acceleration, or large-scale ML training infrastructureSalary Range InformationThe annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description. About LambdaFounded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fastWe offer generous cash & equity compensationOur investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitabilityOur research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOGHealth, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependentsWellness and Commuter stipends for select roles401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually useA Final Note:You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.Equal Opportunity EmployerLambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

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The Chief Engineer at Shield AI is responsible for solving complex technical challenges in deploying advanced autonomy solutions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). As the chief authority on system architecture, design, development, risk mitigation, and product quality the Chief Engineer ensures the successful integration of Hivemind Autonomy across a range of aircraft, from small UAS to large autonomous collaborative platforms. This role is part of the Hivemind Solutions organization and leads a team of team of engineers to deliver cutting-edge autonomous capabilities for business-to-business and defense contracts. The ideal candidate has defense industry experience as a Chief Engineer and a proven track record of leading technical teams to develop and deploy autonomous systems.

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Why you should join usTandem is a generational opportunity to rethink how we bring new therapies to market, and our path to doing so is significantly de-risked – we have:Exponential organic growth: We have product-market fit and are growing rapidly through word-of-mouth. Tandem supports thousands of patients every day, is doubling doctor users every quarter, and is working with the largest biopharma companies in the world.An AI-first business model: Our approach is distinctly enabled by AI, but our business will get stronger (not commoditized) as foundation models improve. We are building durability through two-sided network effects that will compound over time.Top tier investors: With the traction to support conviction in our model, we raised significant funding from investors (including Thrive Capital, General Catalyst, Bain Capital Ventures, and Pear VC) to build an exceptional team of engineers and operators.Our number one priority is scaling to market demand. We are looking for individuals who are high horsepower, high throughput, and hyper resourceful to help us increase capacity and grow. We move fast and need to move faster.All full-time roles are in person in New York. You can learn more about working with us in the last section of this page.About the roleAs Chief of Staff to the CEO, you will operate as a force multiplier — helping drive the company’s most important relationships, decisions, and internal priorities forward. You will work across the entire organization, with visibility into everything from product strategy to go-to-market execution to investor management. You will sit in on the CEO’s meetings, manage information flow, coordinate follow-through, and step in wherever necessary to make sure high-leverage work gets done. This is a highly trusted role, central to ensuring Tandem moves fast, stays aligned, and operates with focus.You will be expected to build deep context on our business, our evolving goals, and the broader ecosystem in which we operate. You will manage communication and prioritization, help prepare for and run key meetings, track actions and decisions, and own urgent cross-functional projects that don’t neatly fall into anyone else’s lane. This is a role for someone with both generalist horsepower and the willingness to do whatever it takes — from high-level decision support to hands-on coordination.This is a demanding role, with a high level of autonomy and responsibility. You will be expected to “act like an owner” and commit yourself to Tandem’s success. If you are low-ego, hyper-organized, and excited about intense, high-trust work with a direct line to impact, we want to hear from you.If you join, you will:Own critical workflows, projects, and priorities that directly support the CEO and the company’s most important outcomesManage internal priorities, decision-making cadences, and executive workflows to ensure clarity, alignment, and follow-throughSit in on high-stakes external meetings — including with clients, investors, and partners — and ensure we prepare, follow up, and drive resultsWrite and respond to key communications on behalf of the CEO, with a focus on clarity, speed, and judgmentHelp organize and execute internal planning, goal-tracking, and leadership communication across the companyServe as a trusted problem-solver and thought partner to the CEO across business areas, decisions, and company-level executionOwn urgent, high-leverage projects that cut across functions — including GTM, operations, recruiting, and productWe’ll be most excited if you have:4–8 years of experience working in an environment that required analytical problem-solving, operational rigor, and outcome ownership (e.g., fast-growing startup, consulting, finance, a 0 -> 1 business line at a high-performing organization)Technical background and/or experience working with complex data (at minimum the role requires learning SQL and low-code tools)Strong written and verbal communication that allows you to be an effective participant in both internal debates and external relationshipsTrack record of moving quickly, finding shortcuts, and going to unreasonable lengths to deliver on goalsHigh NPS with your former teammatesThis is a list of ideal qualifications for this position. If you don't meet every single one of them, you should still consider applying! We’re excited to work with people from underrepresented backgrounds, and we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.Working with usTandem is based in New York, with our full team working out of a beautiful and spacious office in SoHo. We run as a high-trust environment with high autonomy, which requires that everyone is fully competent and operates in line with our principles:Commit to audacity. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.”Do the math. Be rigorous, assume nothing.Find the shortest path. Use hacks, favors, and backdoors. Only take a longer road on purpose.Spit it out. Be direct, invite critique, avoid equivocation – we want right answers.Be demanding and supportive. Expect excellence from everyone and offer help to achieve it.Do what it takes to be number 1. We work hard to make sure we win.We provide competitive compensation with meaningful equity. Everyone who joins early will be a major contributor to our success, and we reflect this through ownership and pay.We also provide rich benefits to ensure you can focus on creating impact:Fully covered medical, vision, and dental insurance.Memberships for One Medical, Talkspace, Teladoc, and Kindbody.Unlimited paid time off (PTO) and 16 weeks of parental leave.401K plan setup, FSA option, commuter benefits, and DashPass.Lunch at the office every day and Dinner at the office after 7 pm.Our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our company’s size and industry, and are one part of the total compensation package that also includes equity, benefits, and other opportunities at Tandem (for full-time employees). Individual pay decisions are ultimately based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, geography, and balancing internal equity. Tandem is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.