Jobs in Millbrae California

We are seeking an experienced operational leader to manage the organizational infrastructure for a deep-tech research institute.

This person will architect and build a scaleable internal operations infrastructure that will serve as a shared resource for Division Teams composed of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, policy experts, and others who speed development of innovative solutions to complex challenges.

Experience quickly and successfully scaling organizations from inception is critical. Individuals with high intelligence, curiosity, and EQ will thrive in this fast paced environment.

Responsibilities include:

Financial Leadership & Controls

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and organization-wide financial planning.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, and financial systems as the organization scales.
• Manage tax filings, audits, compliance, and all financial relationships with vendors and partners.
• Partner with Founders and Strategic Investments to deploy capital efficiently using creative instruments (recoverable grants, structured incentives, equity-like positions, etc.).
• Provide timely, accurate financial insights to Founders and Division Leads.

People & HR Operations

• Develop and maintain People Plan aligned with Founder and Division Lead needs.
• Oversee full HR lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and off-boarding.
• Manage HR systems (HRIS, payroll, ATS), benefits programs, compensation structures, and employee documentation.
• Deliver training, organizational development, and compliance with labor laws.

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Lead planning, leasing, purchasing, and buildout of office, lab, event, and vivarium spaces.
• Ensure facilities meet safety, compliance, and future scalability requirements.
• Oversee physical security, environmental standards, renovations, and expansion.

Information Technology

• Implement secure, scalable internal and external IT systems that meet diverse user needs.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, cybersecurity practices, and intellectual property protections.

Legal, Tax & Compliance Oversight

• Coordinate with external counsel to manage organizational legal, tax, and regulatory matters.
• Ensure operational and investment activities comply with relevant laws, nonprofit rules, and reporting requirements.

Marketing, Communications & Community Engagement

• Shape brand, messaging, digital presence, and external communications.
• Produce events, convenings, webinars, and ecosystem-building engagements that extend our impact.
• Support community and partner relations, ensuring visibility and adoption of our concepts.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience overseeing multi-functional operations, including finance, HR, legal, IT, and facilities.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, modeling, accounting systems, audits, and compliance.
• Ability to deploy capital creatively (grants, loans, equity-like structures) in mission-driven environments.
• Experience leading recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and culture-building in fast-growing start-up organizations.
• Skilled in building HR systems, compensation frameworks, benefits programs, and training infrastructure.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing facility buildouts (office, lab, or technical environments).
• Comfortable designing scalable operational systems for rapidly growing teams with diverse functional needs.
• Familiarity with implementing secure, scalable IT systems and managing external vendors.
• Ability to balance usability, cost-efficiency, and security across internal and public-facing systems.
• Experience managing nonprofit, corporate, or research organization compliance and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
• Comfortable partnering with legal counsel on contracts, tax matters, and organizational governance.
• Skilled at shaping organizational messaging, brand identity, and external communications.
• Experience producing events and community engagement initiatives that build visibility and influence.
• High-EQ, collaborative leader able to work across scientific, entrepreneurial, and policy environments.
• Thrives in ambiguity with a bias toward action, transparency, and rapid iteration.
• Strong service orientation toward internal teams; comfortable balancing strategic and hands-on execution.

Position Title: Contract Clinical Operations Lead (cCOL)

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080

Duration: 12-Month

Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

Position Overview

Our organization is driven by a bold vision to deliver 3–5x more patient benefit at 50% less cost to society. Within Pharma Product Development (PD) Global, we are transforming how clinical trials are designed and delivered to improve the experience for patients, caregivers, and research sites.

We are seeking a Contract Clinical Operations Lead (cCOL) to join our Global Clinical Operations community. This role will support the operational execution of clinical studies across disease areas while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve clinical trial delivery and drive innovation in clinical development.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to clinical trial operational activities that support the execution and delivery of clinical studies within the PD portfolio.
• Provide operational and strategic input to cross-functional study teams across multiple disease areas.
• Support local and global initiatives aligned with clinical development priorities.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and data integrity, maintaining adherence to GCP/GVP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support clinical trial planning, execution, and operational improvements.
• Partner with investigators and clinical site staff to strengthen site relationships and position the organization as a preferred clinical research partner.
• Support the adoption of digital technologies and innovative trial approaches to improve study execution and site engagement.
• Participate in continuous improvement and change management initiatives within clinical operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, or related areas.
• Knowledge of drug development processes and clinical trial operations.
• Experience ensuring compliance with ICH, GCP, and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills to support clinical programs and studies.
• Ability to work in collaborative, fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
• Effective communicator with the ability to share information clearly and collaborate across global teams.
• Experience supporting clinical trial execution across multiple regions or functions preferred.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to support continuous improvement initiatives and operational optimization.

Full-Time | Youth Sports, Coaching & Program Development

Help Shape the Future of Basketball at Legarza Sports

Since 1989, Legarza Sports has been a leader in youth basketball in the Bay Area. Generations of players and families have come through our programs, and we are committed to continuing to grow and evolve as the needs of players and parents change.

We’re hiring a Basketball Program Coordinator to help support and expand our basketball programming while working closely with our leadership team. This role offers the opportunity to be part of the ground-level growth of our club basketball program, which launched its first season with 20 teams.

T

he right candidate will combine a passion for coaching with an interest in helping build and grow a program that has already become a trusted name in youth basketball.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role that combines:

• Daytime PE instruction during the school year
• Basketball coaching across after-school classes, camps, leagues, and club teams
• Program development and operational support

You’ll begin by learning Legarza’s philosophies, systems, and teaching methods while coaching and supporting existing programs. Over time, you’ll take on increasing responsibility in areas like curriculum development, coach support, scheduling, and program growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a leadership role in youth basketball, rather than stepping into a fully built position.

What You’ll Do

Program Leadership & Development

• Help lead and expand Legarza’s basketball camps, classes, leagues, and club teams
• Support the continued growth of our club basketball program
• Contribute to the development and evolution of basketball curriculum and training systems
• Assist with coach development and mentorship
• Collaborate with leadership on program growth and long-term strategy

Coaching & Instruction

• Coach after-school basketball classes, camps, and leagues
• Support and potentially coach within the club basketball program
• Teach PE programs during the school day
• Deliver engaging, high-energy instruction focused on skill development, teamwork, and leadership
• Model strong communication, professionalism, and classroom management

Operations & Growth

• Help coordinate scheduling, staffing, and program logistics
• Support enrollment growth by delivering excellent programs
• Contribute ideas to improve programs as player and family needs evolve

Who We’re Looking For

You may be early in your leadership journey—but you’re serious about growth.

Required

• Basketball playing and/or coaching experience
• Passion for youth development and teaching
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow into leadership
• High energy, reliability, and professionalism

Preferred (not required)

• Experience coaching camps, teams, or club basketball
• Interest in building and growing a sports program
• Long-term interest in youth sports leadership

If you don’t meet every qualification but feel excited about this opportunity, we still encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Growth

• Starting pay: $25–$26/hour
• Clear opportunities for advancement as the basketball program grows
• Long-term leadership and ownership potential for strong performers
• Compensation scales with responsibility, impact, and program success
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (for eligible employees)
• Paid holidays and vacation

This role begins at an entry-to-mid level while you learn our systems but offers significant long-term upside for the right person who helps grow and lead the program.

Why Legarza?

• Mission-driven organization focused on leadership, character, and excellence
• Over 35 years of leadership in Bay Area youth basketball
• Proven programs with strong demand and room to innovate
• Supportive team culture with high standards
• Real opportunity to grow alongside the company

Learn more about our philosophy and values:

to Help Build the Next Era of Legarza Basketball?

Apply today and take the first step toward a long-term leadership role in youth basketball.

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: In person

Job Summary

As a General Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our business operations, ensuring optimal performance, growth, and profitability. You will lead a team of sales, operations, technicians, and office staff while developing strong working relationships with employees and clients. This is a critical leadership role that requires exceptional management abilities, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to achieving organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Develop business through sales activities on major accounts and creating a network in the region.
• Lead the office in an efficient and profitable manner that is consistent with the overall strategic plan for the company, region, and clientele.
• Oversee all sales, operations, revenue, financial, and management aspects of the San Francisco office including preparing, implementing and adhering to the approved budget and managing to financials and forecasts (including full P&L responsibility).
• Implement strategic plans to drive Stuart Dean’s overall growth and success; identify opportunities for operational improvements and implement strategies to optimize performance.
• Develop strong working relationships with staff and clients and to effectively lead a team of sales, operations, technicians, and office staff in the day-to­day activities and services of the Office.
• Supervise multiple individuals in Sales, Operations, and Office related roles. Mentor and coach employees to continue to grow and develop internally.
• Develop and lead the sales function of the office to further promote revenue and profitability of core services as well as new products and services.
• Oversee the planning, organizing and execution of multiple projects, bids/proposals, and assignments
• Directly manages and leads all staff and management of the Office, conducts hiring, applies company policies and standards, handles terminations, and conducts performance reviews in conjunction with Corporate Human Resources.
• Apply experience and knowledge as it relates to running basic financial accounting and reporting, P&L, budgeting, revenue and cost forecasting, projections, purchasing, and inventory control
• Develop and leverage client relationships to the benefit of the San Francisco office and applying management skills to advance the development of the staff.
• Coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
• Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members.
• Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Drive business development efforts, identifying new market opportunities and potential partnerships.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including clients, suppliers and industry partners.
• Stay informed of industry trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory changes to ensure Stuart Dean’s competitiveness.

Skills & Experience

• Preferably a 4-year college degree in the areas of Business, Architecture, Real Estate, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management or related areas of study
• A minimum of 5 years working in building services (metal, stone, wood, glass restoration and refinishing), commercial real estate, construction management, related sales, architecture, or the architectural restoration field
• 3 to 5 years at the management level with direct supervisory experience including planning and assigning work, performance assessments, training, hiring, discipline, and development
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of Sales and/or Operational management experience or a combination of the two
• Ability to oversee the planning, organizing and execution of multiple projects; ability to read and understand construction/building specifications and blueprints helpful
• Must have knowledge and experience with aspects of basic financial accounting in commercial real estate, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and projections
• Excellent client relationship development and management skills required
• Excellent technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills required
• Excellent written and oral communications skills required

Insight Global's client in Fremont, CA is seeking a Project Controls Scheduler to join their team.

Develop fully integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning logically tied, and resource loaded schedules

• Monitor, analyze and report the critical path and overall project performance

• Analyze and report on scheduling and project data with an innovative approach leading to actionable outcomes

• Create potential “what-if” scenario schedules showing viable alternative paths to achieve project objectives, accelerate or reduce schedule and cost risks

• Ensure scheduling tools are progressed and updated weekly with all stakeholders across multiple programs, while providing accurate and meaningful outputs

Required Skills & Experience:

• 3-10 years of scheduling/planning experience on large commercial, industrial, mining, government, or oil & gas construction projects

• Project size $100M +

• Direct scheduling experience with proficiency in Primavera P6 are required for this role

• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills

SPG Therapy & Education is currently hiring Speech-Language Pathologists for school-based positions for the '25-26 and '26-27 school years! SPG is dedicated to providing all employees with a unique mentoring program and maintaining strong, collaborative client relationships. Founded and run by clinicians, SPG is dedicated to helping kids. Come be part of a remarkable team that empowers real change in the lives of children and their families. Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.

CFs welcome. Salary- $82,000-$120,000 based on school year calendar. Relocation assistance / sign-on bonus up to $6000 for qualifying applicants.

Why Choose Us?

• Our Compass Program for Clinical Fellows offers great learning, camaraderie, and a solid foundation for your career.
• We are mission-driven and clinician-led
• We provide training and orientation specific to school-based practice
• Student Loan Paydown Program
• Local Clinical Supervision and Mentoring
• AAC Mentorship Program
• Unique Learning Cohorts in AAC, CLD, and SLPA Support (Special Interest groups)
• Free In-House CEU opportunities
• Professional dues and development budget
• Inventory of assessment & intervention materials, templates
• Comprehensive Health and Professional Benefits as well as 401K with Employer Match
• Potential for intern, SLPA, or Clinical Fellowship supervision responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting ethically and legally defensible CA school-based services
• Conducting appropriate assessments, writing comprehensive evaluation reports
• Consulting and collaborating with Parent/Teacher/IEP Team regarding service delivery
• Targeting modification, accommodation and/or generalization of skills
• Maintaining daily therapy logs, data collection, attendance registers
• IEPs: Writing goals in support of curricular standards
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Settings Available:

• Onsite; School

Years of experience, specialties, and geographic regions are all considered when determining salary offers.

SPG Therapy & Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Job Title: Oracle ERP Project Manager (Functional)

Location: Fully remote; Bay Area candidates preferred (sporadic travel to UCSF required)

Reports to: Program Manager

Type: 12 month contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned Functional Oracle ERP Project Manager to lead the business-facing activities of an enterprise Oracle ERP implementation. The role is fully remote with occasional travel to UCSF in the Bay Area. The PM will focus on functional requirements, process mapping, testing coordination, training readiness, and stakeholder communication. This role reports to the Program Manager and will coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead functional project activities across planning, design, build validation, testing, and go-live readiness.
• Gather and validate business requirements; translate requirements into functional specifications and process flows.
• Coordinate and manage UAT planning, test scripts, defect tracking, and resolution with technical teams.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, including executive updates and steering committee deliverables.
• Lead change management activities: user training readiness, cutover planning, and adoption strategies.
• Track scope, schedule, risks, and issues; escalate to Program Manager as needed.
• Ensure business processes align with Oracle best practices and client requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• PMP certification.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated functional Oracle ERP implementation experience (full lifecycle) — Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud/Fusion.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across clinical, finance, and IT teams.
• Experience coordinating testing, training, and cutover for enterprise ERP systems.
• Ability to work fully remote and travel to UCSF in the Bay Area on an as-needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare or academic medical center environments (UCSF experience a plus).
• Bay Area location or proximity.
• Familiarity with change management frameworks and training program execution.

Overview

Kerns Fine Jewelry is a trusted, family-owned luxury jeweler with over 50 years of history in Burlingame. In 2024, Kerns expanded with the opening of Rolex and Patek Philippe boutiques in San Francisco, marking a significant new chapter of growth.

We are seeking a highly capable Executive Assistant & Office Manager to support the Co-CEOs and oversee the day-to-day administrative and office operations of a multi-location luxury business. This is a hybrid role designed for someone who combines executive-level judgment with operational ownership and exceptional attention to detail.

This individual will serve as a trusted partner to leadership while also ensuring that the office environment, administrative systems, and internal coordination run smoothly and professionally.

The role can be based at either or Burlingame or San Francisco stores.

Role Summary

The Executive Assistant & Office Manager plays a dual role:

1. Executive Support: Providing high-level, proactive support to the Co-CEOs, managing schedules, communications, travel, and meeting coordination.
2. Office & Administrative Operations: Owning the day-to-day administrative functioning of the business across locations, ensuring organization, consistency, and efficiency.

This role requires strong judgment, discretion, precision, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-standards environment.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Assistant Responsibilities

• Calendar & Schedule Management
• Manage complex calendars for the Co-CEOs, balancing internal priorities, external meetings, and travel with sound judgment.
• Email & Executive Communications
• Monitor, triage, and respond to emails on behalf of the Co-CEOs; draft professional correspondence and ensure timely follow-ups.
• Travel Planning & Logistics
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, itineraries, and last-minute adjustments.
• Meeting Preparation & Follow-Through
• Prepare agendas, organize materials, take notes when required, and track follow-up actions.
• Executive Support & Anticipation
• Anticipate needs, identify potential issues early, and proactively support leadership effectiveness.

Office Manager & Administrative Responsibilities

• Office Operations & Coordination
• Oversee day-to-day office operations across San Francisco and Burlingame, ensuring professional, efficient, and well-organized environments.
• Vendor & Service Coordination
• Manage relationships with office vendors and service providers (supplies, maintenance, IT support coordination, etc.).
• Administrative Systems & Processes
• Maintain organized systems for documents, records, expenses, and internal workflows; identify opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Expense & Administrative Oversight
• Prepare and track expense reports, invoices, and administrative documentation in coordination with finance.
• Internal Coordination
• Support cross-functional coordination with hospitality, marketing, and store leadership teams as needed.
• Office Standards & Consistency
• Ensure administrative consistency, professionalism, and attention to detail across all locations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or similar senior administrative role supporting senior leaders.
• Experience in luxury retail, high-end hospitality, professional services, or similarly demanding environments strongly preferred.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, calendar and scheduling tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, shifting priorities, and confidential information.

Core Competencies (Critical to Success)

• Judgment & Prioritization
• Able to assess what matters most and act decisively without constant direction.
• Exceptional Attention to Detail
• Consistently accurate, thorough, and precise — especially under time pressure.
• Proactive Ownership
• Sees issues early, takes initiative, and follows through to resolution.
• Communication Excellence
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Discretion & Confidentiality
• Handles sensitive information with absolute professionalism and trust.
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment with changing priorities and expectations.

Working Style Expectations

• Highly organized, self-directed, and reliable
• Calm and effective under pressure
• Comfortable working closely with senior leadership
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and a polished operating environment

At Amazfit, design and technology move together.

We create smart wearables that blend elegant form, human-centered function, and cutting-edge innovation — from performance-driven sports watches to lifestyle products that express personal style.

Our mission is simple: help people live healthier, more connected lives through design that feels natural, looks beautiful, and works effortlessly.

Join our passionate design team, where creativity, craftsmanship, and technology come together to shape the future of wearables.

What You’ll Do:

As an Industrial Designer, you’ll take ideas from concept to production — shaping next-generation wearables that define Amazfit’s design identity. You’ll collaborate across disciplines including product management, UX, engineering, and marketing to bring bold, refined ideas to life.

• Create inspiring design concepts through sketching, 3D modeling, and visual storytelling
• Develop details across CMF, ergonomics, and manufacturability with precision and creativity
• Collaborate with mechanical and manufacturing partners to ensure design intent through production
• Explore new materials, finishes, and trends to keep Amazfit products ahead of the curve
• Present ideas clearly through visuals, mockups, and prototypes
• Contribute to the evolution of Amazfit’s design DNA and product strategy

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in industrial/product design (wearables, lifestyle, or consumer electronics preferred)
• A portfolio showcasing creative process, aesthetic sensitivity, and production-ready design
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, Creo or Rhino, KeyShot, and Adobe CC
• Strong understanding of CMF, DFM, and real-world manufacturing constraints
• Deep sense of aesthetics and style, able to contribute to female-oriented design such as rings or jewelry-related projects
• Experience or background in jewelry design is highly preferred
• Proactive, open-minded, and passionate about design and innovation
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design or equivalent

Bonus Points:

• Experience designing wearable or sports-related products
• Skills in graphic, motion, or interaction design
• Understanding of UI/UX principles

Benefits of Working At Zepp Health:

• Competitive salary, Vacation day, sick day
• Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, life insurance
• 401K & Matching
• Year-end Bonus pay
• Other Benefits

Zepp Health is an Equal Opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (for example: she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

Fractal is a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies, with a bold vision: to power every human decision in the enterprise. We believe the future belongs to organizations that combine human imagination with intelligent systems—and Fractalites are the ones building that future. As we scale our Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) practice in the United States, we are looking for a senior, client-facing Head of Engineering to shape and deliver world-class Data & AI platforms for leading Technology, Media & Telecom organizations.

This is not a back-office engineering role. This is a consulting-led, client-facing engineering leadership position for someone who is equally comfortable whiteboarding architecture with principal engineers, rolling up their sleeves with delivery teams, and advising CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs in the boardroom.

Learn more at Fractal | Intelligence for Imagination.

Note: This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship at this time.

About the Role

This is a four-axis leadership role requiring technical depth, executive presence, team leadership, and embedded delivery. You'll work directly with top technical and functional leaders at some of the largest TMT companies in the world.

As Head of Engineering for Fractal's Technology, Media & Telecom (TMT) vertical, you will personally shape the architecture of mission-critical AIML platforms, often in first-party tech stack, and develop/drive the team of ICs who bring them to life.

Responsibilities

Some engagements will look like a traditional advisory model. Others will look a lot more like Forward Deployed Engineering: your team embedded inside a client's engineering org, working within their first-party tech stack, shipping production code alongside their engineers, and earning influence through technical credibility, not org chart position.

You will need to be in the room when the technology roadmap needs to change. When a business pivot, a new regulation, or a technology shift forces a rethink mid-execution, you are the person who picks up the marker, walks to the whiteboard, and redraws the architecture in real time, credibly, for the CTO, and Principal Engineering leaders simultaneously.

Technical Depth (Hands-On Architecture)

• Own AI/Data platform architecture decisions — from Lakehouse design and real-time streaming to MLOps, LLMOps, and AgentOps pipelines in production
• Serve as the technical authority for Fractal's TMT engineering practice — defining standards, reviewing design, and holding the bar on reliability, scalability, and security
• Translate ambiguous business problems into concrete, buildable platform architectures — and stay close enough to execution to know when something is not working
• Drive the industrialization of GenAI: moving clients from proof-of-concept to enterprise-grade, governed, and observable AI systems

Executive Presence & Live Architectural Thinking

• Command the room with senior client leadership — CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, and their direct reports - as a peer, not a vendor
• Whiteboard new architectural directions on the spot: when a business pivot, acquisition, regulatory shift, or technology breakthrough forces a mid-execution rethink, you synthesize it into a credible, buildable path forward live, in the room, without needing a week to prepare a deck
• Translate between two worlds simultaneously: make the architecture legible to a CFO and rigorous enough to satisfy a principal engineer in the same session
• Shape client roadmaps at the strategic level; identifying where the current plan is under-ambitious, over-engineered, or misaligned with emerging AI capabilities, and steering accordingly
• Represent Fractal at the highest level of client relationship

Team Leadership (Building & Driving Senior ICs)

• Develop and lead a high-performing group of individual contributors. principally senior and staff engineers, ML engineers, and data platform engineers
• Create the engineering culture: rigorous delivery standards, architectural thinking, and a bias toward elegant, production-grade solutions over quick fixes
• Build leadership depth within the team, identifying principals who can own programs and grow into broader roles
• Partner across Fractal's global AI and engineering Capability functions to staff programs strategically and raise capability across the TMT practice

Forward-Deployed & Embedded Delivery

• Lead and run FDE-style engagements where your team operates inside the client's engineering environment
• Navigate and deliver within client-owned, first-party technology stacks: proprietary data platforms, internal ML infrastructure, custom orchestration systems, and bespoke toolchains that do not appear in any industry survey
• Adapt quickly to non-standard environments, understanding a client's internal platform deeply enough to extend it, integrate into it, and earn the trust of their engineering staff
• Balance the tension between what Fractal does best and what the client's stack demands, knowing when to bring pattern, when to adapt, and when to advocate for a better path
• Set the standards for how Fractal operates in deeply embedded engagements: how we onboard, document, transfer knowledge, and leave clients stronger than we found them

Candidate Profile

Technical Qualifications

TMT clients bring genuinely hard problems on both open and proprietary infrastructure. Expect to architect and oversee:

• GenAI systems: RAG architectures, LLM fine-tuning pipelines, agentic workflow orchestration, and LLMOps observability
• AI-powered products: personalization engines, churn prediction, content recommendation, and network fault detection
• Client-proprietary ML infrastructure: internal feature stores, custom model serving layers, bespoke experiment tracking systems, and first-party orchestration frameworks
• Cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP with enterprise-grade governance, security, and compliance baked in
• Real-time and event driven data pipelines (e.g. network telemetry)
• Modern Lakehouse platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Delta Lake, Iceberg) at petabyte scale and proprietary data platform equivalents at leading tech-forward TMT organizations

Non-technical Qualifications

We are particularly interested in leaders from environments where engineering rigor, client accountability, executive presence, and AI depth all coexist including Forward Deployed Engineering, elite data/ML platform teams, and senior hyperscaler architecture practices.

• 15–20 years of experience spanning AI/data engineering and technical leadership with clear evidence of owning architecture at scale
• Deep hands-on experience deploying AI/ML/GenAI systems in production, in addition to advising on them
• Demonstrated executive presence: you have walked into a CTO or CDO review, redrawn the architecture based on new constraints, and left the room with alignment
• The ability to whiteboard fluently under pressure, synthesizing a team's in-flight work with a new business direction, making it rigorous enough for engineers and clear enough for executives, on the spot and without a rehearsal
• Experience operating within client-owned or non-standard technology stacks - you have learned a proprietary system, earned trust from skeptical internal engineers, and delivered production-grade results inside someone else's infrastructure
• A track record of leading senior engineers and building high-performance ML/engineering teams, including hiring, coaching, and developing principal-level ICs
• Direct executive engagement experience - you have influenced CIO/CTO/CDO decisions and can hold your own in a room with technical and non-technical stakeholders at once
• Strong cloud-native fluency across one or more hyperscalers, with genuine depth in data platform patterns (streaming, batch, Lakehouse, governance)

Strong Preferences

• Experience in TMT vertical — hi-tech, telco, media platforms, streaming infrastructure, ad tech, or content delivery at scale
• Prior work in FDE-style or embedded delivery models where your team shipped inside a client codebase and was evaluated by their engineering standards, not just deliverable milestones
• Comfort with the ambiguity of 1P stack environments: you have debugged undocumented internal tools, extended proprietary frameworks, and figured out how to make external expertise land inside a closed ecosystem
• A personal reputation for architectural clarity: the person colleagues call when a problem needs to be drawn, not just describe
• Contributions to the ML/AI community: open source, publications, conference talks, or influential architectural patterns

Who Thrives Here

The Fractalite mindset is curious, rigorous, and impact driven. You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy being client-facing and accountable for outcomes.
• Are comfortable navigating ambiguity, scale, and complex stakeholder environments.
• Believe great platforms come from strong engineering culture plus disciplined execution.
• See AI not as a novelty, but as a core enterprise capability that must be engineered responsibly.

Fractal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.