Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Chief finance officer job in Hayward, CA
About the Company
A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust.
The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer
The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks.
Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability.
Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators.
AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation.
Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI.
Candidate Profile
PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent.
12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production.
Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research.
Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems.
Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones.
Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs.
Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.
CFO & Head of Capital Markets - Relocate to Los Angeles
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
About the Role
Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer & Head of Capital Markets. This dual-role executive will oversee all finance and accounting operations while leading capital raising efforts across institutional and high-net-worth channels. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and offers a path to partnership after three years based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
CFO Function:
Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance
Manage internal controls, financial reporting, and investor communications
Advise the CEO and support long-term planning and growth strategy
Oversee financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis
Direct and mentor accounting and finance staff
Capital Markets Function:
Lead all equity and debt fundraising initiatives
Manage investor relationships, including family offices, institutions, and private clients
Oversee creation of offering materials, investor reporting, and presentations
Structure investment vehicles, analyze returns, and support the Investment Committee
Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's investor base
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in real estate capital markets, accounting, and finance
Proven ability to raise capital and manage investor relationships
Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and reporting
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Experience with Yardi and advanced Excel required
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Compensation
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and meaningful profit participation. Partnership opportunity available after 3 years.
Founding CTO/Head of Engineering at AI Startup (backed by a16z Speedrun, pre-seed)
Chief finance officer job in Palo Alto, CA
SUN is an AI audio-learning app. A GenAI alternative to Audible and podcasts. We turn any topic, book, or idea into a high-quality audio course, with real-time Q&A while listening.
We just got into the a16z Speedrun SR006 program (0.3% acceptance rate), kicking off this January in San Francisco.
We're now looking for a Founding CTO, a Staff/Principal-level AI Engineer. Someone who is positive, slightly delusional (in the best founder way), a high-performer with high integrity, and genuinely smart.
If that's you, you'll feel at home here.
Responsibilities
Architect, build, and ship code daily across AI, web, mobile, and infra
Lead and mentor team engineers
Design and optimize our AI system: quality, speed, cost, evals, context, TTS, conversational agents
Own the entire technical roadmap from 0→1 and beyond
Recruit, hire, and build the early engineering team
Establish engineering culture, velocity, and standards from day one
Help define the DNA of the company
Qualifications
5+ years architecting, shipping & scaling AI products
Deep experience with LLMs, evals, context/retrieval systems, TTS, agents, and model integration
Comfortable across the stack: Flutter, Node, Supabase, AWS, DevOps, pipelines, instrumentation
Experience recruiting and building small, elite engineering teams
Ideally Bay Area-based (we'll be in SF during a16z Speedrun program)
Bias toward action, craftsmanship, and building fast without drama
Positive attitude, high personal integrity, and the founder-level ambition to build something huge
What we offer
Founding equity, ownership, and a much lower salary than at big tech lol
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build the next unicorn company from day zero
Direct access to a16z's network and Speedrun support at the earliest stage
If you're a Silicon Valley experienced AI Engineer who codes daily, ships, and dreams big, let's talk.
Chief Technology Officer [Dubai]
Chief finance officer job in San Jose, CA
*This role requires relocation to Dubai**
Our client is looking for a CTO. In this role, you will guide the software team through the design and development of our current and future products.
You are comfortable taking action in an environment where complete information is unavailable, and you can help your team deliver well-architected products that maintain high quality. Experience coordinating many moving parts to meet tight deadlines and having contingency plans ready when priorities shift is a must-have.
We are seeking an engineering leader who has the following:
15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed, low-latency systems, including 5+ years leading large engineering organisations (250+ engineers)
Demonstrated expertise in complex, real-time domains such as on-demand delivery, ad-tech auctions, or high-frequency trading/energy platforms.
Proven success in building and deploying real-time optimisation systems - including vehicle routing, maps, dynamic assignment (e.g.Hungarian algorithm), integer linear programming, and reinforcement learning-based control loops - at 10K+ TPS scale.
Deep technical proficiency with microservice architectures, event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent), geospatial frameworks (H3/S2), and languages such as Python, Go, and Java.
Hands-on experience establishing end-to-end ML infrastructure, including online/offline feature pipelines, feature stores and A/B experimentation platforms.
Relentlessly strive to push towards best practices and team goals while being flexible in a fast-paced startup environment.
You have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong commercial acumen, grit, and a deep appreciation for quality.
Chief Technology Officer - Technology Incubator
Chief finance officer job in San Jose, CA
Top technology incubator focused on building and investing in generation-defining companies are looking for a CTO with 7+ years experience to serve as their senior-most technical leader. This role is for a founder-CTO type who has built and scaled products from zero to one and from one to many. We are looking for someone equally comfortable in the boardroom and hands-on keyboard, who will own the technology strategy for the platform, build and lead internal teams, and work directly with founders and operators across the firms portfolio.
What will you be doing?
Set a unified technology strategy
Partner with founders in incubation and early-stage ventures on product, architecture, and early technical hiring.
Architect shared systems, data infrastructure, and internal tools used across operating companies.
Drive the development of AI agents, automation workflows, and vertical AI tools for real businesses.
Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning software engineering, AI/ML, data, and product.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor or Masters degree from a top 30 university in Computer Science or similar
7+ years of experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Founding Engineer at a high- growth start-up or medium-sized technology company
Experience in incubators or venture studios
Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and/or data platforms.
Meaningful experience with AI/ML and modern LLM ecosystems.
Networks in top- tier engineering and AI/ML talent pools.
This would predominantly be an onsite role in either San Francisco or New York.
Compensation is highly competitive and contingent on experience. Will include competitive equity.
Chief Technology Officer
Chief finance officer job in San Mateo, CA
Founder - CTO | $200M+ AUM | Portfolio over $2B in terprise Value | 0 to 1
Join a High-Profile Venture Capital Firm as Their Portfolio-Wide CTO & shape the next generation of AI-driven companies.
If you're a founder-minded engineering leader who thrives at zero-to-one and scaling to many, this is one of the most impactful CTO roles you'll find in the market. You'll serve as the senior-most technical leader across a high-profile venture capital firm that incubates and scales category-defining companies.
With $200M+ AUM, 32+ investments, and a portfolio generating over $2B in enterprise value, this firm blends venture capital, venture studio, and hands-on company building - and they're looking for a technical leader who can set the bar for everything that comes next.
Why You Should You apply?
This is a rare opportunity to operate as a
CTO across multiple companies
while partnering directly with founders and proven operators who've built multi-billion-dollar businesses.
You'll influence technology strategy at portfolio scale, architect shared systems, drive AI automation across operating companies, and help launch new ventures from the ground up. It's high-ownership, high-impact, and deeply entrepreneurial.
The Role
Chief Technology Officer - Portfolio & Incubation
You will:
Define a unified technology strategy across the incubator.
Partner with founders on product, architecture, and early technical hiring.
Architect shared systems, data platforms, and internal tools used across operating companies.
Drive development of AI agents, automation workflows, and vertical AI tools.
Build and lead a cross-functional team across engineering, AI/ML, data, and product.
What They're Looking For
Must have graduated from a top 30 US instituition
7+ years as CTO, VP Engineering, Founding Engineer, or similar at a high-growth tech company (VC backed)
Has taken a startup from 0 to Series B
Proven track record shipping real products and building AI-powered systems
Experience in venture studios, incubators, or early-stage startup environments
Strong foundation in software architecture, distributed systems, and data platforms
Hands-on experience with AI/ML, LLM ecosystems, and agentic/automation workflows
Deep networks in top-tier engineering and AI/ML talent pools
Strong leadership ability - able to recruit, scale, and mentor elite technical teams
If you want to architect systems used across an entire portfolio, influence multiple company trajectories, and build alongside elite founders and operators. This is the role
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Chief Technology Officer
Chief finance officer job in San Mateo, CA
As the Founding CTO, you will be the technical visionary and leader responsible for defining and executing the company's technology strategy. You will oversee the development of our product, build and lead a high-performing engineering team, and ensure our technology aligns with our business goals. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and technical expertise in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.
We are a seed-stage startup currently in stealth revolutionizing an entire industry with cutting edge technology creating precision sensors and redefining an entire space. As a founding team member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical vision, building our product from the ground up, and driving our startup's success.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Vision & Strategy:
Define and articulate the company's technical vision, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
Identify and implement scalable, innovative technologies to drive product development and competitive advantage.
Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure our technology remains cutting-edge.
Product Development:
Lead the end-to-end development of our core product, from ideation to deployment and iteration.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while establishing best practices for the engineering team.
Oversee system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.
Team Building & Leadership:
Recruit, mentor, and lead a world-class engineering team as the company grows.
Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.
Establish processes for agile development, code reviews, and continuous integration/delivery.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner closely with the CEO, product, and business teams to align technical initiatives with customer needs and business goals.
Work with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and vendors, to communicate technical vision and progress.
Operational Excellence:
Oversee technical operations, including infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity.
Ensure robust testing, monitoring, and maintenance of systems to deliver a reliable product.
Qualifications
Experience:
7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
Proven track record of building and scaling technology products, ideally in a startup or early-stage environment.
Experience as a founder or early employee at a startup is a strong plus.
Leadership & Communication:
Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.
Mindset:
Passion for solving hard problems and building innovative solutions from scratch.
Comfortable with ambiguity and thriving in a dynamic, resource-constrained startup environment.
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the company's technical success.
What We Offer
Equity: A significant equity stake as a founding team member, offering the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success.
Impact: The chance to shape the technical foundation of a high-growth startup and make a meaningful impact.
Autonomy: Freedom to make critical technical decisions and build a world-class engineering organization.
Growth: A collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Vice President, Primary Casualty
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
Vice President - General Liability, Territory Lead
Golden Bear Insurance Company (Hybrid)
About the Company
Golden Bear Insurance Company is a leading provider of Excess & Surplus (E&S) insurance solutions, specializing in complex, high-risk commercial accounts. Our dedicated team of underwriting professionals delivers customized coverage solutions across a broad range of industries. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit, expertise, and commitment to service excellence.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced underwriting manager to oversee primary casualty underwriting operations for our Western Territory. This leadership role will focus on managing a team of underwriters, driving profitability, and expanding our book of business in the region. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in E&S primary casualty underwriting, extensive broker relationships, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
Underwriting Leadership: Oversee and manage a team of primary casualty underwriters, ensuring adherence to underwriting guidelines and profitability objectives.
Portfolio Management: Develop and execute underwriting strategies to grow and maintain a profitable book of business in the Western Territory.
Broker Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with wholesale brokers, fostering long-term partnerships and driving new business opportunities.
Risk Assessment: Evaluate complex risks, set pricing strategies, and ensure appropriate risk selection in accordance with company guidelines.
Team Development: Mentor and train underwriters, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments to identify new opportunities and emerging risks.
Operational Excellence: Work closely with senior leadership to optimize underwriting processes, improve efficiency, and enhance service standards.
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 7+ years of E&S commercial casualty underwriting experience, with at least 3 years in a management role.
Industry Knowledge: Strong expertise in general liability, products liability, and other primary casualty coverages for high-hazard risks.
Broker Relationships: Established network of wholesale brokers.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience managing, coaching, and developing underwriting teams.
Analytical & Decision-Making: Strong risk assessment, pricing, and negotiation skills.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute business plans to achieve growth and profitability goals.
Education: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, insurance, or a related field; CPCU, CIC, or other industry designations are a plus.
Pay range and compensation package
Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
Professional development opportunities.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial company culture.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Golden Bear Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.
Chief of Staff and Head of Operations, Office of the CTO
Chief finance officer job in Pleasanton, CA
Your work days are brighter here.
We're obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we're shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you'll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthusiasm. We're in this together, tackling big challenges with bold ideas and genuine care. We look for curious minds and courageous collaborators who bring sun-drenched optimism and drive. Whether you're building smarter solutions, supporting customers, or creating a space where everyone belongs, you'll do meaningful work with Workmates who've got your back. In return, we'll give you the trust to take risks, the tools to grow, the skills to develop and the support of a company invested in you for the long haul. So, if you want to inspire a brighter work day for everyone, including yourself, you've found a match in Workday, and we hope to be a match for you too.
About the Team
Workday is the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents. Workday unifies HR and Finance on one intelligent platform with AI at the core to empower people at every level with the clarity, confidence, and insights they need to adapt quickly, make better decisions, and deliver outcomes that matter. Workday is used by more than 11,000 organizations around the world and across industries - from medium-sized businesses to more than 65% of the Fortune 500. For more information about Workday, visit workday.com.
About the Role
This is a high-impact leadership role and critical executive partner to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The Chief of Staff and Head of Operations is the central nervous system of the CTO organization, responsible for driving the operational cadence, strategic execution, and cross-functional alignment of all technology functions.
The role acts as a trusted advisor, strategic filter, and organizational linchpin, ensuring the CTO's time is optimized for the highest-impact priorities. You will drive efficiency and alignment across the entire technology team, which spans AI, Architecture, Platform, Experiences, and Design, enabling Workday to continuously deliver innovative, cloud-based enterprise solutions for Finance and HR.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Cadence and Execution (Head of Operations)
Manage the Rhythm of Business (RoB): Design, manage, and continuously optimize the CTO organization's operating rhythm, including leadership staff meetings, business reviews, operational reviews, and executive offsites.
Drive Accountability: Institute and manage a clear, repeatable process for tracking all executive decisions and action items, ensuring timely and effective execution by the CTO's leadership team.
Track and Communicate Progress: Develop, maintain, and synthesize insights from simple, clear dashboards to track key initiatives, product goals, and organizational health metrics. Proactively identify and highlight critical risks for the CTO.
Lead Internal Communications: Own the internal communications strategy for the CTO organization, including all-hands meetings, internal announcements, and leadership messages to ensure a clear, consistent, and inspiring narrative.
Align Key Partners: Serve as the primary operational point of contact, building strong alignment and partnership with EAs, other Chiefs of Staff, and senior leaders across the broader Product & Technology organization.
2. Executive Partnership (Chief of Staff)
Optimize Executive Focus: Partner closely with the CTO's Executive Assistant to strategically manage the CTO's calendar, agenda, and priorities, ensuring time is efficiently allocated to the most critical strategic activities.
Serve as Proxy and Filter: Act as the first point of contact for inbound requests and escalations to the CTO. Triage, resolve, or delegate issues as needed to protect the CTO's focus time.
Ensure Meeting Readiness: Proactively prepare the CTO for all key meetings (internal, customer, partner, and strategic). This includes defining clear agendas, compiling comprehensive pre-read materials, and driving all follow-up actions.
Represent the CTO: Attend key internal and external meetings on behalf of the CTO, synthesizing information, communicating official decisions, and driving progress with stakeholders.
3. Strategic Planning and Initiatives
Lead Strategic Analysis: Conduct focused research, analysis, and deep dives on specific, high-priority topics to support executive decision-making (e.g., new technology trends, competitive analysis, M&A preparation, or internal organizational design).
Manage Special Projects: Lead and execute high-priority, cross-functional projects on behalf of the CTO. These initiatives often fall outside day-to-day operations and require dedicated executive oversight to successfully launch and transition to a long-term owner.
Connect the Organization: Build strong, trusted relationships across the entire CTO organization and identify and help resolve cross-functional friction points between engineering, product, and design teams.
Foster Team Culture: Partner with HR and the leadership team to develop and execute programs that build a strong, connected, inclusive, and high-performing engineering and design culture, aligned with Workday's core values.
About You
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience, with at least 3-5 years in a Chief of Staff, Head of Operations, Strategic Program Management, or similar executive-facing role within a large-scale SaaS or Enterprise Technology company.
Technical Acumen: Strong working knowledge of the modern software development lifecycle, technology organization structure (e.g., Platform, Architecture, AI/ML), and the enterprise technology landscape.
Executive Presence: Proven ability to communicate, present, and build trust with C-level executives and senior vice presidents.
Organizational Management: Exceptional organizational, planning, and program management skills with a proven track record of designing and running effective operational cadences (RoB).
Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical and business topics into clear, concise executive narratives.
Workday Pay Transparency Statement
The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. Workday pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Workday Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, job duties, and business need, among other things. For more information regarding Workday's comprehensive benefits, please click here.
Primary Location: USA.CA.Pleasanton
Additional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $202,900 USD - $360,500 USD
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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Auto-ApplyGlobal Financial Controller
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
ABOUT THE ROLE In in this key leadership role as Financial Controller for Amphenol NovaSensor you will direct the Finance & MIS team, provide timely and accurate financial reporting, and provide business analysis and financial stewardship as a key business leader for NovaSensor.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Lead key financial processes: execution of monthly and annual financial closing/forecasting and reporting for the Amphenol finance team with speed and accuracy.
Develop/administer effective/efficient operating procedures for payroll, AP, AR, cost accounting, credit, collections, billing, and all other financial activities.
Manage the NovaSensor finance & MIS team and collaborate with the distributed Amphenol finance teams at various manufacturing sites
Lead the annual budgeting process (aligning departmental plans with company strategy) and manage the annual operating budget. Develop the strategic financial plan for NovaSensor and contribute to strategy development
Identify trends/issues/areas of opportunity and drive actions to improve business performance and provide consultation to all operating functions as required for financial analysis of programs/proposals.
Direct the IT function for compliance/accuracy and drive overall business measurement/efficiency and implementation of new IT systems in collaboration with the Amphenol IT function.
Be a key business partner for the GM
Understand/follow applicable company practices, policies, and procedures.
WHAT YOU BRING ALONG
BS in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years relevant experience, MBA preferred.
Experience with monthly and annual financial reporting cadence, preferably in a publicly listed company
Experience with budgeting and financial analysis and modelling, e.g., using Microsoft Office and financial reporting systems
Ability to work under pressure and with frequent interruptions with speed and high degree of accuracy
Critical thinking skills, outstanding written and verbal communication and reporting skills, strong interpersonal skills as an effective leader.
High energy self-starter with solid organizational skills, and attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations
Domestic/international travel
WHERE YOU WILL WORK
On-site in Fremont, CA
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR TEAM
Competitive salary and benefits package and 401(k) with company match
Health and wellness programs
Professional onboarding and training opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative work environment
Director of Finance & Administration - Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine
Chief finance officer job in Stanford, CA
Company DescriptionJobs for Humanity is partnering with Stanford University to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.
Company Name: Stanford University
Job Description
Dermatology at Stanford has a rich and wonderful tradition of excellence, community and service. The Department encompasses over 200 faculty members, trainees and staff, delivering outstanding patient care at over 8 total sites, including Stanford's affiliated partner institutions and the Stanford Medicine Outpatient Center in Redwood City. The Department's academic efforts presently contribute the largest number of published high impact discoveries of any Dermatology Department in the world.
Looking to the future, the mission of the Department will remain focused, as it has been for many years, on leadership in discovery, in patient care and in training leaders of our specialty in an environment that fosters creativity, excellence and synergy. Over the next five years, Dermatology will further the focus of the three thematic foci of the Department:
1) Cutaneous Malignancies, including Melanoma, Non-Melanoma Skin Cancers and Cutaneous Lymphoma
2) Regenerative Medicine and Inherited Skin Diseases, including developing stem cell therapies for disorders such as Epidermolysis Bullosa and
3) Immune Skin Disorders, including the full range of Autoimmune Skin Diseases.
The support of our entire community of faculty, alumni, patients, and friends will be instrumental in providing the creativity and resources needed in this effort to support trainees, young faculty, patient care advances and innovative research.
The Department of Dermatology, is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration (DFA 2) to partner with the department faculty to achieve continued growth and preeminence in research and patient care. Reporting to the Chair of Dermatology, with a secondary reporting relationship to the Associate Dean, Chief Financial Officer for the School of Medicine, the DFA will provide strategic leadership and direction for the operations, administration and finances for the department. As the business partner to the chair, this critical leadership position will ensure sound management of the department and work with the chair and faculty leaders on new and existing research, clinical patient care, and education programs and initiatives to enable the department to achieve its strategic and operational goals. Additionally, the DFA serves as the liaison to the school and university in all business matters for this department with a combined budget of more than $65MM annually.
As the administrative leader for the department, the DFA provides leadership and direction for all financial and administrative functions, including budgeting and financial management, strategic planning, human resources, grant and contract administration, academic affairs, facilities/space planning, compliance, and safety. The DFA manages department operations, establishes the administration's organizational structure and environment, and has oversight for administrative policies and procedures in the department. The duties of this position are typically split between 50% operational and 50% strategic, and the DFA will have multiple levels of professional and supervisory staff. As a clinical department, the DFA will also have considerable interaction with any of the four Stanford affiliated hospitals.
CORE DUTIES:
Establish business and administrative mission and goals for the department in partnership with faculty leadership on departmental affairs and advocate the unit's needs and goals to internal and external parties.
Ensure the financial success of the organization through oversight of the finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle, including developing, monitoring, analyzing forecasting and reporting. Recommend and develop strategies for general cost containment, strategic investments, and growth management. Partner with the hospital(s) budgeting process, negotiate funds flow agreements. Negotiate funding with the hospital(s) for programmatic needs.
Evaluate business processes and operational and/or financial effectiveness to develop long-range business plans, including strategic plans for the organization and programs managed.
Identify and resolve strategic issues of substantial significance that affect the overall functioning beyond the immediate unit and consult and advise senior leadership.
Manage the direction of internal academic and administrative policy development for programs and administrative operations. Make recommendations for changes in staffing, facilities, health and
Chief Financial Officer
Chief finance officer job in San Jose, CA
Come be a
Difference Maker
with us. We are searching for a visionary and strategic thinker for the role of Chief Financial Officer, who will help drive CommonWealth Central Credit Union's dedication to its membership while improving their financial well-being. You will serve as a strong steward of our brand and take responsibility for CommonWealth's finance and risk teams, while being a key influencer of strategy and performance. You will serve as a vital member of the leadership team bringing thought leadership, energy, and creativity to help drive strategic business decisions, direction and results. Passionate, Supportive, Genuine, Knowledgeableare these words that describe you? If you answered yes, apply to join our team of collaborative leaders. As our Chief Financial Officer, your major responsibilities will include:
Direct the financial affairs of the Credit Union;
Establish major economic and financial objectives and policies for the Credit Union;
Provide executive leadership to the functional areas of finance, accounting, audit, risk management, compliance, plastic cards and ACH/share drafts; and
Actively participate in setting the strategic direction of the Credit Union.
Our ideal candidate will possess 10 or more years of similar or related experience. Previous finance experience in a credit union or bank strongly preferred. Previous management experience required. The successful candidate will also possess knowledge and experience in strategic planning processes at an executive level. Thorough knowledge of accounting, finance, audit, investments and risk management required. Must have excellent resource management, project planning and communication skills. Strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills required. Our preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a related field. Advanced degree and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. For immediate consideration, apply today! ************************ Who We Are
At CommonWealth Central Credit Union, we are passionate in our commitment to people-helping- people. Our team is united and inspired by one common goal: To enhance the financial well-being of our members.
Compensation details: 220000-270000
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Assistant Treasurer, FX and Capital Markets
Chief finance officer job in Redwood City, CA
Who are we?
Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company , shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.
A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.
Job Summary
Equinix is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Capital Markets & Foreign Exchange (FX) to lead our global funding and risk management strategy. This executive will play a pivotal role in optimizing our long-term capital structure, minimizing cost of capital, and managing global foreign currency and interest rate exposures, this leader will be instrumental in shaping and executing our financial strategy to support continued growth and innovation.
This role carries significant impact - decisions made here directly influence profitability, liquidity, credit ratings, and overall financial resilience. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, technical expert, and inspiring leader, capable of navigating complex capital markets and delivering results in a fast-paced, global environment
Responsibilities
Capital Market Strategy & Execution
Contribute to the formulation of the global strategies with respect to sourcing capital
Assess optimal debt/equity levels, leverage, and credit ratings
Drive the execution of capital raises and related hedging strategies
Identify options and execute financing for M&A transactions
Oversee the Treasury long-term model in partnership with FP&A, Tax, and Corporate Development
Maintain proactive engagement with rating agencies to advocate for Equinix's credit profile
Foreign Currency and Interest Rate Risk Management
Design and implement comprehensive FX and interest rate hedging strategies for both ongoing operations and one-time transactions.
Establish and monitor risk tolerance thresholds for foreign exchange and interest rate exposures.
Evaluate hedge effectiveness and report on P&L, taxable income, and cash flow impacts.
Serve as a trusted advisor on FX and interest rate risk across the enterprise.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead and develop high-performing teams across Capital Markets and FX/Interest Rate functions.
Foster cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Accounting, Legal, and Corporate Development.
Cultivate strong relationships with external partners including banks, rating agencies, and legal advisors.
Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and strategic thinking within the Treasury organization.
What You Will Bring
Extensive experience (10+ years) in Finance, Banking, or Treasury functions, with a strong understanding of global capital and FX markets.
Proven ability to analyze and execute capital market strategies, including debt/equity optimization, credit rating management, and financing for M&A transactions.
Deep knowledge of financial instruments and hedging strategies, with the ability to manage foreign currency and interest rate exposures.
Strong technical acumen and financial modeling skills, with the ability to view transactions through economic, tax, accounting, and investor lenses.
Demonstrated leadership in coaching and developing teams, and partnering cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Accounting, and Corporate Development.
Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence, with a track record of aligning stakeholders and influencing at executive and board levels.
Innovative problem-solving mindset, with integrity, initiative, and reliability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with tools such as FXall, Bloomberg, Reval, and Oracle is a plus.
The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:
United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 240,000 - 360,000 USD / Annual
Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.
Equinix Benefits
As an employee, you become important to Equinix's success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we're providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you'll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.
Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.
US Benefits: - Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members. - Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future. - Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.
Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Auto-ApplyFinancial Controller
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
JOB PURPOSE The role holder will work with the Fremont site management team to ensure the site achieves its financial budgets, forecast and strategic plan growth targets. RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the Fremont site and Photonics Division management teams to ensure financial budgets, forecasts are achieved or exceeded.
* Oversee the development of the site's budget, forecasts and financial strategic plans.
* Act as a finance business partner to the Fremont site leadership team ensuring that the financial consequences of alternative decisions are accurately assessed and presented.
* Ensure supporting business cases are properly prepared to support business decision making e.g. investment decisions, alternative supplier sourcing etc.
* Provide financial input and approval for quotes and proposals submitted to customers, through the Proposal Gate Review process.
* Ensure the complete and accurate financial accounting and reporting of the Fremont site, including the month end financial close process.
* Ensure the G&H Financial Control Framework is fully implemented at the Fremont site.
* Ensure standard costs are properly maintained and analyzed, and corrective actions are proposed for variances identified.
* Ensure financial systems are in place to allow the Fremont site to comply with any applicable customer mandated financial reporting.
* Liaise with the Group's external auditors as required to provide requested information and explanations to support a smooth and efficient audit of the site.
* Submit tax packs for the site to allow the calculation of the Group's US consolidated return.
* Together with Fremont Site management develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient, profitable operation of the site's manufacturing activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES - G&H Finance Team member
* As requested by Group Finance provide ad hoc support and share expertise as part of Group Finance projects. This will include:
* Supporting the annual reviews of other sites adherence to the G&H financial controls framework.
* Supporting project to improve the efficient operation of Finance function activities.
Requirements
SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
* Strong understanding of US GAAP. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards is beneficial but not essential.
* Deep knowledge of operating ERP systems and associated reporting suites in a manufacturing environment.
* Advance Microsoft, especially Excel, skills
* CMA or CPA highly preferential
* MBA highly preferential
COMPETENCIES
* Communication skills
* Leadership
* Delivering Results
* Quality and Accuracy
* Accountability
EXPERIENCE
* Significant experience in a finance role with leadership responsibility (preferably as a Finance Controller), and acting as a finance business partner to non-finance colleagues.
* Experience in a manufacturing environment is a critical requirement.
* Deep knowledge and experience of operating ERP systems and standard costing systems.
Notes: This is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.
In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.
Financial Controller
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
Description:
JOB PURPOSE
The role holder will work with the Fremont site management team to ensure the site achieves its financial budgets, forecast and strategic plan growth targets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the Fremont site and Photonics Division management teams to ensure financial budgets, forecasts are achieved or exceeded.
Oversee the development of the site's budget, forecasts and financial strategic plans.
Act as a finance business partner to the Fremont site leadership team ensuring that the financial consequences of alternative decisions are accurately assessed and presented.
Ensure supporting business cases are properly prepared to support business decision making e.g. investment decisions, alternative supplier sourcing etc.
Provide financial input and approval for quotes and proposals submitted to customers, through the Proposal Gate Review process.
Ensure the complete and accurate financial accounting and reporting of the Fremont site, including the month end financial close process.
Ensure the G&H Financial Control Framework is fully implemented at the Fremont site.
Ensure standard costs are properly maintained and analyzed, and corrective actions are proposed for variances identified.
Ensure financial systems are in place to allow the Fremont site to comply with any applicable customer mandated financial reporting.
Liaise with the Group's external auditors as required to provide requested information and explanations to support a smooth and efficient audit of the site.
Submit tax packs for the site to allow the calculation of the Group's US consolidated return.
Together with Fremont Site management develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure the efficient, profitable operation of the site's manufacturing activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES - G&H Finance Team member
As requested by Group Finance provide ad hoc support and share expertise as part of Group Finance projects. This will include:
Supporting the annual reviews of other sites adherence to the G&H financial controls framework.
Supporting project to improve the efficient operation of Finance function activities.
Requirements:
SPECIALIST FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Strong understanding of US GAAP. Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards is beneficial but not essential.
Deep knowledge of operating ERP systems and associated reporting suites in a manufacturing environment.
Advance Microsoft, especially Excel, skills
CMA or CPA highly preferential
MBA highly preferential
COMPETENCIES
Communication skills
Leadership
Delivering Results
Quality and Accuracy
Accountability
EXPERIENCE
Significant experience in a finance role with leadership responsibility (preferably as a Finance Controller), and acting as a finance business partner to non-finance colleagues.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is a critical requirement.
Deep knowledge and experience of operating ERP systems and standard costing systems.
Notes: This is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.
In the instance that the position will involve having access to items and technical data that may be controlled under U.S. export laws and regulations ("U.S. Export Control Laws"), including but not limited to the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR"). To comply with the U.S. Export Control Laws, and in conjunction with the review of candidates for those positions within G&H that may present access to export-controlled technical data, G&H must assess whether candidates are "U.S. persons" as defined under the EAR (15 C.F.R. Part 772) and the ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.15). Certain questions asked during the application process are intended to assess this and will be used for evaluation purposes only. Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this position.
Treasurer
Chief finance officer job in Sunnyvale, CA
About Us: The Class Consulting Group is a boutique management consulting firm headquartered in SFO-Bay Area that provides consulting services to senior management and Board of Directors of nonprofit/philanthropic organizations. It also offers community leadership opportunities to professionals. CLASS collaborates with its clients - the Non-Profit Organizations to help them realize their mission and create tangible value. CLASS offers business consulting services in Marketing, Strategy, Human Resources/ Organization, Finance, and IT.
We are looking for motivated and committed individuals to join our volunteer-driven teams.
Position Type: Volunteering (All volunteering positions at Class Consulting Group are unpaid)
Location: Remote
General Responsibilities:
Maintain current knowledge of the organization, its programs, bylaws and articles of incorporation.
The Treasurer will have full knowledge of all organization holdings and assets. Review monthly account records and monitor income and expenditures.
Draft and present the annual budget to the board, prepare, and present a treasurer's report at board meetings, check accounting work for errors and fraud, and sign the annual tax return for the organization.
The Treasure will chair the quantitative and business analysis initiative.
The Treasurer will be responsible for reviewing, approving, and dispensing reimbursements to volunteers as needed.
Will partner with one internal CLASS team and/or lead a CLASS strategic initiative. If partnering with a team, the Treasurer will attend bi-monthly staff meeting and provide direction and input as needed.
Provide sensitivity and support to staff member and other board members as they perform their duties.
Exercise loyalty to CLASS and respect confidentiality regarding internal affairs.
Board Responsibilities:
As a voting board member, the Treasurer will attend monthly board meetings, vote on motions, be actively involved with Board Members in development of CLASS strategy, initiatives, and annual goals.
Oversee and ensure final approval to the organization's budget, evaluate the organization's progress toward strategic goals and ensure sufficient resources.
Take initiative in informing the organization about opportunities for funding support or program development or identifying individuals for volunteer participation.
Ensure fulfillment of the mission, growth and sound governing of the organization.
Strongly believes in and advocates organizational values and sets strategic direction and overall policy.
Act as an ambassador for the organization and promote organization's image and public standing.
Establish an organizational culture that embraces strategic planning, sets clearly defined goals, and promotes diversity.
Reports to the Board Chair/ Board President.
Work closely with the Team Director and other volunteers.
Assign work to the committee members, set the agenda, run regular meetings, and distribute meeting minutes.
Initiate and lead the team evaluation as per set metrics/KPIs. Provide candid, open and honest feedback and evaluation when appropriate.
Requirements:
15+ years of experience in the area of expertise.
Knowledge of nonprofit practices, nonprofit laws, record keeping, committee management rules, and conducting board meetings.
Prior experience with a Non-Profit Organization and as a Board Treasurer is preferred.
Demonstrated interest/passion in the non-profit/social responsibility sector.
Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment and taking initiative. Willing and able to make asks on CLASS's behalf [ambassadors].
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desire to play lead role in CLASS's growth strategy.
Demonstrated effectiveness in meetings and task forces seen as a leader. Strong team-builder and team member.
Solid professional reputation. Honesty, integrity, and respect for others.
Leadership skills, visionary, self-confident, future orientation, open-minded and articulate, and outgoing personality.
Attend monthly in-person or virtual Board meetings.
Estimated time commitment: 10-15 hours/month [excluding meeting time] depending on the need.
Term:
Minimum commitment requirement is 1 Term [3 years]
The CLASS Consulting Group believes in equal employment opportunity and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Human Resources Team The Class Consulting Group 1250 Oakmead Pkwy, Suite 210 Sunnyvale, CA 94085-4037 Email : ****************************** Website: **************** Creating social DNA for a better world, one community at a time.
Easy ApplyCFO & Head of Capital Markets - Relocate to Los Angeles
Chief finance officer job in San Mateo, CA
About the Role
Macdonald & Company has been exclusively retained by a privately held real estate investment firm to identify a strategic and execution-focused Chief Financial Officer & Head of Capital Markets. This dual-role executive will oversee all finance and accounting operations while leading capital raising efforts across institutional and high-net-worth channels. The role is part of the Senior Leadership Team and offers a path to partnership after three years based on performance.
Key Responsibilities
CFO Function:
Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance
Manage internal controls, financial reporting, and investor communications
Advise the CEO and support long-term planning and growth strategy
Oversee financial statement preparation and cash flow analysis
Direct and mentor accounting and finance staff
Capital Markets Function:
Lead all equity and debt fundraising initiatives
Manage investor relationships, including family offices, institutions, and private clients
Oversee creation of offering materials, investor reporting, and presentations
Structure investment vehicles, analyze returns, and support the Investment Committee
Develop and execute strategies to expand the firm's investor base
Qualifications
8+ years of experience in real estate capital markets, accounting, and finance
Proven ability to raise capital and manage investor relationships
Strong technical proficiency in financial modeling and reporting
CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
Experience with Yardi and advanced Excel required
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Compensation
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and meaningful profit participation. Partnership opportunity available after 3 years.
Chief Technology Officer - Technology Incubator
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
Top technology incubator focused on building and investing in generation-defining companies are looking for a CTO with 7+ years experience to serve as their senior-most technical leader. This role is for a founder-CTO type who has built and scaled products from zero to one and from one to many. We are looking for someone equally comfortable in the boardroom and hands-on keyboard, who will own the technology strategy for the platform, build and lead internal teams, and work directly with founders and operators across the firms portfolio.
What will you be doing?
Set a unified technology strategy
Partner with founders in incubation and early-stage ventures on product, architecture, and early technical hiring.
Architect shared systems, data infrastructure, and internal tools used across operating companies.
Drive the development of AI agents, automation workflows, and vertical AI tools for real businesses.
Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning software engineering, AI/ML, data, and product.
What we're looking for:
Bachelor or Masters degree from a top 30 university in Computer Science or similar
7+ years of experience as CTO, VP of Engineering, or Founding Engineer at a high- growth start-up or medium-sized technology company
Experience in incubators or venture studios
Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and/or data platforms.
Meaningful experience with AI/ML and modern LLM ecosystems.
Networks in top- tier engineering and AI/ML talent pools.
This would predominantly be an onsite role in either San Francisco or New York.
Compensation is highly competitive and contingent on experience. Will include competitive equity.
Chief Technology Officer [Dubai]
Chief finance officer job in Fremont, CA
*This role requires relocation to Dubai**
Our client is looking for a CTO. In this role, you will guide the software team through the design and development of our current and future products.
You are comfortable taking action in an environment where complete information is unavailable, and you can help your team deliver well-architected products that maintain high quality. Experience coordinating many moving parts to meet tight deadlines and having contingency plans ready when priorities shift is a must-have.
We are seeking an engineering leader who has the following:
15+ years of experience designing and scaling distributed, low-latency systems, including 5+ years leading large engineering organisations (250+ engineers)
Demonstrated expertise in complex, real-time domains such as on-demand delivery, ad-tech auctions, or high-frequency trading/energy platforms.
Proven success in building and deploying real-time optimisation systems - including vehicle routing, maps, dynamic assignment (e.g.Hungarian algorithm), integer linear programming, and reinforcement learning-based control loops - at 10K+ TPS scale.
Deep technical proficiency with microservice architectures, event-driven systems (Kafka or equivalent), geospatial frameworks (H3/S2), and languages such as Python, Go, and Java.
Hands-on experience establishing end-to-end ML infrastructure, including online/offline feature pipelines, feature stores and A/B experimentation platforms.
Relentlessly strive to push towards best practices and team goals while being flexible in a fast-paced startup environment.
You have an entrepreneurial spirit, strong commercial acumen, grit, and a deep appreciation for quality.
Chief AI Officer (CAIO)
Chief finance officer job in San Mateo, CA
About the Company
A global AI company advancing foundational models, reinforcement learning, and multimodal architectures at enterprise scale. Its research emphasizes large language models, agentic systems, and distributed ML infrastructure, powering solutions across healthcare, finance, and mission-critical sectors. The company's mission is to deliver safe, explainable, high-performance AI into production environments, setting new global benchmarks for adoption and trust.
The Opportunity: Chief AI Officer
The company is seeking a Chief AI Officer (CAIO) to lead its scientific direction and drive innovation at the forefront of large-scale AI. The CAIO will oversee model research, distributed infrastructure, and applied machine learning deployment, while also shaping global standards for AI safety and governance. This role provides the authority to build a top-tier research organization and establish the path for enterprise adoption of intelligent systems.
Key Responsibilities
Foundation Model Research: Advance transformer-based architectures, LLM pre-training and fine-tuning, multimodal AI, and agent-driven frameworks.
Reinforcement Learning: Scale RLHF and optimization strategies to improve robustness, alignment, and system reliability.
Infrastructure Leadership: Architect distributed training pipelines and optimize large-scale compute environments using GPUs, TPUs, and emerging accelerators.
AI Safety & Compliance: Develop frameworks for interpretability, adversarial robustness, bias detection, and alignment with global regulation.
Scientific Leadership: Publish in leading AI conferences, represent the company in international forums, and establish it as a thought leader in global AI.
Candidate Profile
PhD in ML, CS, or applied mathematics with a strong publication record in NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or equivalent.
12+ years of AI research and leadership experience, with success in scaling foundation models and multimodal systems into production.
Deep expertise in transformer architectures, RLHF, distributed optimization, large-scale data pipelines, and interpretability research.
Recognized leader in AI with international influence across research, enterprise adoption, and regulatory ecosystems.
Proven ability to build and lead high-impact research and engineering teams.
Compensation & Benefits
Executive compensation package with performance-based incentives tied to scientific and commercial milestones.
Significant equity participation reflecting long-term value creation.
Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and executive wellness programs.
Platform to define the global future of intelligent systems and shape standards for safe, enterprise-scale AI.