Infrastructure Finance Lead

Role overview Baseten seeks an Infrastructure Finance Lead in San Francisco. This position focuses on designing and carrying out financial strategies that support the company’s infrastructure. The role requires frequent collaboration with teams across the business to strengthen financial results and guide planning. What you will do Develop and execute financ…

About Andromeda Cluster Andromeda Cluster was founded by Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross to give early-stage startups access to advanced AI infrastructure that was once limited to hyperscalers. The company began with a single managed cluster, which quickly filled, and has since focused on building the systems, networking, and orchestration layers that make global AI resources more accessible. Today, Andromeda works with leading AI labs, data centers, and cloud providers to deliver compute resources wherever and whenever they are needed. The platform routes training and inference workloads across a worldwide supply chain, aiming for greater flexibility and efficiency in the fast-growing AI sector. Looking ahead, Andromeda’s goal is to create a liquidity layer for global AI computing. The team is expanding and seeking experts in AI infrastructure, research, and engineering to help shape this vision. Role Overview: Strategic Compute Finance Lead The Strategic Compute Finance Lead will guide financial strategy, modeling, and deal execution for Andromeda’s global compute portfolio. This position combines infrastructure finance with commercial execution, focusing on the frameworks needed to acquire, finance, and deploy GPU computing resources at scale. Key areas include capital expenditure planning, scenario modeling, deal structuring, and building relationships with lenders. The role centers on financial modeling and deal execution, not trading or capital markets. Andromeda is looking for someone who enjoys building new processes from scratch, rather than stepping into established systems. What You’ll Do Lead financial planning and performance management for the GPU cluster portfolio, including NPV/IRR modeling, scenario analysis, and ROI evaluation for procurement choices. Design and own the financial structure of major infrastructure deals, modeling time-value-of-money trade-offs for long-term contracts and decisions between building, leasing, or routing compute resources. Serve as the main contact for lenders and debt partners, handling covenant reporting, draw schedules, and ongoing lender communications. Location This role is open to candidates globally (remote) or based in San Francisco, CA.

Bobyard is seeking its first Finance Lead in San Francisco. This role will shape the company’s financial structure and play a central part in strategic planning and decision-making. Working closely with the CEO and leadership, the Finance Lead will help set the foundation for growth, guide resource allocation, and provide the financial insights needed to support the company’s next phase. Role overview This position focuses on building and maintaining the core financial systems at Bobyard. The Finance Lead will work hands-on across business functions, translating uncertainty into clear, actionable financial guidance. The scope includes financial modeling, scenario planning, and establishing key performance metrics to support company-wide decisions. What you will do Financial Planning & Strategy: Lead financial planning efforts, manage runway and cash burn, and forecast hiring needs. Build and maintain financial models to inform business decisions. Drive scenario planning and resource allocation. Partner with leadership to define strategy and evaluate trade-offs. Business & Product Modeling: Analyze and model new product lines, pricing, and revenue streams. Translate product and go-to-market strategies into financial outcomes. Identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities across the organization. Fundraising & Strategic Finance: Prepare for Series B fundraising by developing models, metrics, and presentation materials. Support investor conversations with clear financial narratives. Prepare board materials and executive reports. Establish and standardize company metrics such as ARR, CAC, LTV, and burn efficiency. Revenue Operations (Quote-to-Cash): Work with sales and operations to improve billing, pricing, and collections. Design and scale quote-to-cash systems. Ensure accuracy and transparency throughout the revenue process. Who thrives here This role suits someone who enjoys building foundational systems, thinking strategically, and working across multiple business areas. The Finance Lead will have a direct impact on both day-to-day operations and long-term company direction.

Candid Health is seeking a dynamic Finance & Strategy Lead to spearhead analytical decision-making and propel our remarkable growth trajectory of over 200% year-on-year. In this pivotal role, you will not only manage financial planning but also collaborate closely with teams in Sales, Product, Engineering, and Operations to drive impactful business execution and growth.Your responsibilities will encompass defining our unit economics, refining our go-to-market strategies, advising on pricing and packaging, and developing forecasting models that will shape our long-term strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning & Analysis: Lead revenue forecasting efforts, including annual plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly reporting. Shape the narrative for board meetings and investor relations.Unit Economics & Pricing: Conduct in-depth analyses of our gross margins and define customer acquisition cost (CAC) and customer lifetime value (LTV) by segment. Collaborate with Sales and Product to refine pricing models for our Software and Services offerings, supporting the introduction of new products.Capital Allocation: Execute thorough analyses on total addressable market (TAM), new product opportunities, partnerships, and M&A strategies to ensure optimal capital deployment towards high-leverage outcomes.AI-Driven Forecasting: Move beyond traditional Excel updates by implementing AI-enhanced financial planning and analysis (FP&A) tools/systems to automate variance analysis and rolling forecasts, enabling a focus on strategic initiatives rather than performance tracking.QualificationsExperience: A minimum of 8 years of finance experience, encompassing strategic finance, investment banking, consulting, and buy-side investing, with a proven track record in forecasting and analytical decision-making within a high-growth environment.Analytical Expertise: A natural model-builder with a knack for data-driven decision-making. High proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets is essential, and familiarity with SQL for data extraction is highly desirable.Communication Skills: Ability to distill complex financial data into compelling narratives for non-finance stakeholders. The ideal candidate merges deep financial knowledge with operational leadership acumen, comfortable navigating detailed financial models and collaborating with executives on long-term strategies.Multiplier Mindset: A player-coach who aspires to create templates and systems independently. Proactively seeks opportunities to leverage AI and innovative tools for enhanced efficiency.

Join abridge as the GTM Finance & Strategy Lead, where you will be at the forefront of shaping our go-to-market strategies. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your financial expertise to drive strategic initiatives that support our growth objectives.

Join parafin as a Finance Data Lead, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping data strategies that drive financial decision-making. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility, ensuring our financial models are grounded in reliable data.Your expertise will guide the implementation of data analytics tools and methodologies, helping us to extract valuable insights from our financial datasets. If you are passionate about data management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Join Our TeamThe Compute & Infrastructure Strategy team at OpenAI is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI technology. We drive the strategy and execution of OpenAI's compute roadmap, focusing on financial analysis, capacity planning, commercial development, and strategic partnerships. Our goal is to effectively allocate resources to achieve the highest possible impact.About the PositionAs a Strategic Finance Lead for Compute, you will play a pivotal role in guiding our financial strategy related to compute and infrastructure expenditures. This position is essential for developing financial models across various compute elements, analyzing spending patterns, and delivering insights that will optimize our future compute needs. You will collaborate closely with our scaling and supercomputing engineering teams, providing financial expertise that drives strategic decision-making. Additionally, you will work with other finance professionals to ensure our compute strategy aligns with broader financial objectives.This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and follows a hybrid work model of three days in the office each week. We also offer relocation assistance to new employees.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage financial models for compute components including GPUs, CPUs, storage, and networking.Conduct strategic financial analysis for long-term capacity initiatives, closely collaborating with engineering teams.Maintain expertise in compute contract terms, pricing structures, and optimization opportunities.Collaborate with FP&A and strategic finance teams to align compute and infrastructure with overall business strategies.Create high-quality presentations for executive and board meetings.Stay informed on market trends and competitive dynamics to enhance our infrastructure strategy.

Are you passionate about finance and technology? Join us at Faire as a Strategic Finance Systems Lead where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our finance operations through innovative systems and processes. In this position, you will lead strategic initiatives, drive system improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our financial infrastructure.

Sphere develops AI-driven systems that help businesses navigate and comply with global trade laws. The core platform, TRAM, interprets regulations across more than 190 jurisdictions, enabling clients to stay compliant with speed and accuracy. Backed by a16z and Y Combinator, Sphere operates from its San Francisco headquarters. Role overview The AI Agent Infrastructure Lead guides the technical direction of Sphere’s AI agent infrastructure. This position sits within a small, collaborative team where each person’s contributions directly influence company growth. Sphere’s mission centers on automating compliance for global transactions, from calculation to remittance, to improve efficiency and market access. High reliability is essential, systems are engineered for zero downtime. What you will do Lead technical strategy and architecture for AI agent infrastructure Collaborate closely with a tight-knit team at the San Francisco HQ Ensure systems remain highly reliable and available Why Sphere? Tackle complex infrastructure challenges that affect real-world trade Make a direct impact on a product trusted in over 190 jurisdictions Work alongside a small, dedicated team shaping the company’s future Contribute to the evolution of compliance technology in a rapidly growing company

At Block, we are united by a shared mission of economic empowerment, built through diverse yet interconnected teams that span various disciplines. Our foundational support teams—including People, Finance, Legal Counsel, Hardware, Information Security, and Platform Infrastructure Engineering—are dedicated to creating inclusive policies, forecasting financial futures, providing legal guidance, safeguarding our systems, and nurturing innovative initiatives. Every challenge is an opportunity, and we welcome various perspectives to help us navigate them. Join us at Block and bring your unique insights.The RoleWe are on the lookout for a visionary finance executive to spearhead our Finance & Strategy Go-To-Market (GTM) organization. Collaborating closely with the GTM Lead and their executive team, you will report to the Head of Strategic Finance at Block. This role is pivotal in driving our financial strategy, enhancing business modeling, and providing crucial decision support as a trusted advisor to GTM leadership.As the leader of our strategic GTM partnership, your focus will be on fostering collaboration between finance and GTM functions on Block's most vital initiatives. You will engage in highly strategic analytical work, from crafting acquisition strategies to developing frameworks that evaluate performance across various brands, functions, and channels. This unique position allows you to significantly influence Block's growth trajectory, ensuring we make the best investment decisions that will shape our future.

OP Labs is at the forefront of developing the technology behind Optimism, the premier blockchain infrastructure provider responsible for over 65% of all Layer 2 transactions. Our open-source OP Stack allows developers and enterprises to effortlessly create scalable, secure, and customizable on-chain networks. Supported by investors such as a16z and Paradigm, we have successfully raised over $175M to propel the next wave of on-chain innovation.Role OverviewAs the Partnerships Lead for Blockchain Infrastructure, you will be instrumental in driving the development of infrastructure partnerships that are crucial for the Superchain. This role encompasses managing the complete lifecycle of vital partnerships within the OP Stack ecosystem, from identifying opportunities to closing deals and maintaining relationships with key blockchain infrastructure providers. A unique blend of commercial, strategic, and technical skills is essential to successfully navigate the dynamic crypto landscape.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee the entire lifecycle (sourcing, negotiation, integration, and partner management) for essential ecosystem infrastructure partnerships, such as:On/off ramps and payment solutions.Compliance, insurance, and risk management frameworks.Market makers, liquidity infrastructure, and select centralized exchange relationships.Partnerships related to stablecoins and fiat-rail services.Work collaboratively with the Product team to define and launch new offerings that utilize third-party technologies, particularly in areas such as Privacy and CGT.Develop and maintain the strategic roadmap for the infrastructure partner ecosystem.Communicate proactively with executive leadership regarding key ecosystem developments, potential partnership challenges, and strategic updates.QualificationsPartnership & Business Acumen:Extensive experience in managing and scaling strategic partnerships within the crypto infrastructure domain, demonstrating a successful track record in overseeing complex categories from start to finish.Exceptional commercial abilities in deal structuring and negotiation for multi-party or multi-chain agreements, effectively aligning partner economics with ecosystem goals.

Cardless creates credit card and loyalty platforms designed to help consumer businesses build stronger customer relationships. The company works with partners such as Coinbase, Bilt, and Qatar Airways, integrating credit card experiences directly into partner offerings. Headquartered in San Francisco, Cardless has raised about $150 million from investors including Spark Capital, American Express, and Activant Capital. The team values curiosity, humility, and a sense of ownership. Employees are encouraged to take responsibility for their work in an environment that balances speed with thoughtful decision-making. Role overview The Finance Operations Lead manages daily fund flows, prepares reports for lenders and partners, and oversees the borrowing base process for Cardless and its brand partners. This is a hands-on, individual contributor position that emphasizes accuracy and timely execution. Sitting at the intersection of Finance, Capital Markets, Data, and Operations, this role ensures compliance with credit facility requirements and supports effective liquidity management. What you will do Oversee daily operations related to fund flows Prepare and deliver reports for lenders and partners Manage the borrowing base process across Cardless and partner programs Maintain accuracy and integrity in all funding flows and reporting Collaborate with teams in Finance, Capital Markets, Data, and Operations Focus on automation, controls, and building scalable processes Support compliance with all relevant credit facility requirements Who thrives here People who are meticulous and disciplined in their work Those comfortable handling high-volume, transaction-focused tasks Individuals skilled in modern data and banking platforms Professionals who prioritize process automation and strong controls Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Accordion is hiring a Finance Domain Quality Assurance Lead to guide QA efforts for financial applications. This position centers on developing and executing strong testing strategies that support the reliability and performance of finance-focused software. Role overview This lead role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to set quality benchmarks and manage the full testing lifecycle. The Finance Domain QA Lead will play a key part in shaping and refining QA processes, always aiming to align with industry standards. What you will do Design and implement testing strategies for financial applications Collaborate with teams across departments to define and uphold quality standards Oversee all stages of the testing process Recommend and apply improvements to QA practices Locations This position is available in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco.

As a Tech Lead Manager for Applications and Infrastructure at gleanwork, you will spearhead the development and management of innovative software applications. Your leadership will be pivotal in guiding a team of talented engineers, ensuring that our software solutions are robust, scalable, and user-friendly. You will also be responsible for architecting infrastructure that enhances our applications' performance and security.

Join a16z as the Corporate Finance Lead, where you will spearhead innovative financial strategies and lead our corporate finance team. This pivotal role involves collaborating with partners across the organization to drive financial performance and enhance strategic decision-making. You will be responsible for managing financial planning, analysis, and reporting, while ensuring alignment with our business objectives.

About Our TeamThe Infrastructure Engineering team operates within the IT department, dedicated to the reliable construction, deployment, and management of critical on-premises and hybrid environments that empower our internal services and vital research and development projects.This newly established team is committed to implementing rigorous Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) practices in environments where uptime, safety, recoverability, and security are paramount. We aim to replace unique, one-off infrastructure with standardized infrastructure-as-code components that enhance reliability and operational efficiency as OpenAI continues to grow.About This RoleWe are in search of an Infrastructure Engineering Lead who will architect, build, and maintain reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure that supports identity, access, endpoint, and shared platform services throughout the organization.You will take full ownership of infrastructure and identity systems from conceptual design and provisioning to policy enforcement, upgrades, recovery, and ongoing operations. Your goal will be to develop robust, production-grade platforms that minimize operational hurdles, enforce security by default, and empower teams to work more effectively and confidently.This position is ideal for a senior engineer who excels in navigating ambiguity, relishes the challenge of overseeing complex systems from start to finish, and enhances reliability and security by transforming fragile implementations into standardized, repeatable infrastructure.This role is based at our San Francisco headquarters and requires in-office attendance.Key Responsibilities:Define and refine infrastructure patterns for on-prem and hybrid environments, including self-hosted platforms, vendor-supported systems, and lab settings.Establish standardized, production-grade deployment and operational models that replace custom-built solutions.Collaborate with IT, Security, Identity, and Network teams to ensure infrastructure is designed to meet reliability, security, and access standards.Design and enhance the production architecture for Identity and Access Management (IAM) adjacent platforms, such as Microsoft Entra, utilizing SRE principles.Develop common management protocols and shared resources within Azure subscriptions to ensure uniformity and policy compliance in operations.

About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Lead to join our innovative team at World Chain. As a key member, you will spearhead the design, implementation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our users in the age of AI. Your expertise will help us create a robust human network that verifies real individuals while prioritizing privacy.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and optimization of our infrastructure.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.Oversee system performance and implement necessary improvements.Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.

Join Scale AI’s Finance Analytics and Systems team as a proactive team member dedicated to crafting and enhancing internal tools and AI agents designed to automate workflows within finance and accounting. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with stakeholders across business finance, corporate finance, and accounting to gain insights into their workflows, enabling you to develop systems that facilitate quicker turnaround times with enhanced accuracy. Your responsibilities will include designing data models, prototyping internal tools, and implementing agent-driven workflows utilizing our internal data infrastructure, system integration tools, Scale’s proprietary AI platform, and innovative AI tools. We seek an individual who thrives on tackling complex challenges, is passionate about building systems from the ground up, and excels at translating vague business needs into scalable technical solutions, all while maintaining a strong focus on detail and a thorough approach to validating results.

Join Anthropic as a Strategic Deals Lead focused on our Compute & Infrastructure initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of strategic partnerships and enhance our infrastructure capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency while ensuring that our technical solutions are scalable and robust. Your leadership and vision will be crucial in navigating complex negotiations and driving successful outcomes for our organization.

About LightfieldLightfield is an innovative AI-driven CRM that seamlessly integrates information from your email, calendar, and meetings. It captures every interaction, transforming it into organized context—managing accounts, tasks, follow-ups, and insights—so that nothing is overlooked.We are redefining CRM from the ground up. Rather than forcing teams into rigid frameworks, Lightfield adapts to the real working styles of companies, automating processes and revealing insights that drive growth. Our vision is to build the CRM platform that we always wanted: fast, intelligent, and genuinely supportive.Supported by prominent investors like Greylock, Lightspeed, and Coatue, our team previously developed Tome, a generative AI presentation tool that has gained over 25 million users. Before Tome, many of us were part of the teams behind Llama, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, Pinterest, Google, and Salesforce.About the RoleLightfield is on the lookout for a proactive Infrastructure Tech Lead to help scale our platform during a period of rapid growth and increasing customer demand. Following our successful exit from private beta, we have witnessed strong adoption from hundreds of businesses joining weekly, including larger teams leveraging our product for mission-critical operations.As we scale our customer base and data volumes surpass initial expectations, our infrastructure is entering a new phase. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that our platform remains fast, reliable, and resilient as Lightfield advances into larger enterprise applications.This is not a position focused on building a team immediately; rather, it offers a high-impact chance for an experienced infrastructure engineer to dive in, tackle core scaling challenges, and help shape the foundational architecture of our system.Your ResponsibilitiesEnhance the reliability and performance of Lightfield's infrastructure as we accelerate customer growth.Lead initiatives to minimize database latency and optimize Postgres performance for high-volume workloads.Elevate operational maturity across the stack, focusing on observability, incident response, and production readiness.Develop scalable systems and infrastructure methodologies to accommodate larger clients and growing usage.Collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership to prioritize critical infrastructure tasks at every growth stage.Contribute to defining the long-term infrastructure roadmap, with the opportunity to influence future team structure and technical direction.