Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, is a leader in AI cloud infrastructure serving tens of thousands of customers. Our customers range from AI researchers to enterprises and hyperscalers. Lambda's mission is to make compute as ubiquitous as electricity and give everyone the power of superintelligence. One person, one GPU.
If you'd like to build the world's best AI cloud, join us.
*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco or San Jose office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
What You’ll Do
Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecast cycles
Coordinate inputs across:
Infrastructure Finance
Commercial / Functional Finance
SPV / Entity Finance
Maintain and update consolidated financial models
Ensure alignment of assumptions across teams
Consolidation & Financial Reporting
Consolidate financial forecasts across all business units and SPVs
Support intercompany and elimination logic in the planning process
Produce consolidated views of Revenue, OpEx, CapEx, and Headcount
Assist in preparing executive and board-level reporting materials
OpEx & Headcount Planning
Support company-wide OpEx planning and tracking, including:
G&A functions (Finance, Legal, HR, IT)
Shared services and overhead costs
Own and maintain headcount models: Hiring plans, Compensation assumptions, and Organizational changes
Track headcount vs plan and provide variance analysis
Budget vs Actuals (BvA) & Performance Analysis
Prepare monthly and quarterly BvA reports
Analyze variances across Departments, Entities / SPVs, and Cost categories
Identify key drivers and partner with business teams to explain performance
Planning Systems & Data Management
Maintain and administer the company’s FP&A planning system
Support data integrity, model updates, and user access and training
Improve planning processes and automation where possible
Ad Hoc Analysis & Projects
Support long-range planning (LRP) and scenario modeling
Assist with special projects, including:
Cost optimization initiatives
Organizational planning
Process improvements
You
Have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
Have 4–7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or related roles, ideally with a focus on Cloud / AI infrastructure, Data centers, Telecom, Energy, Hardware or industrials
Possess extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, with a deep expertise in constructing complex financial models and interpreting financial statements to drive strategic decision-making
Have excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
Possess strong Excel skills and experience with financial software systems
Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, balancing multiple complex projects
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely
Are a team player with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to continuous improvement
Are able to work in an ambiguous environment with very little direction
Nice to Have
Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization, demonstrating adaptability and flexibility to thrive in such environments
Experience in capital-intensive or infrastructure-heavy industries
Familiarity with headcount and compensation planning
Exposure to SPVs or multi-entity structures
Corporate FP&A and / or public company experience
Salary Range Information
The annual salary range for this position has been set based on market data and other factors. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
About Lambda
Founded in 2012, with 500+ employees, and growing fast
Our investors notably include TWG Global, US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, and Crescent Cove
We have research papers accepted at top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
Our values are publicly available: https://lambda.ai/careers
We offer generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan that we all actually use
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 4-7 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, or related roles
- Extensive experience in financial modeling and analysis, constructing complex models
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with financial/FP&A planning systems and financial software systems
- Experience with consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and multi-entity/SPV forecasting
- Experience owning headcount models, hiring plans, compensation assumptions, and variance tracking
- Excellent written and verbal communication and ability to present complex data concisely
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth and ambiguous environment with minimal direction
- Presence in San Francisco or San Jose office 4 days per week
- Prior experience in a startup or high-growth organization
- Experience in capital-intensive or infrastructure-heavy industries (Cloud, Data Centers, Telecom, Hardware, Energy)
- Familiarity with headcount and compensation planning
- Exposure to SPVs or multi-entity structures
- Corporate FP&A and/or public company experience
Lambda Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lambda and has not been reviewed or approved by Lambda.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for an AI infrastructure company, with posted ranges and observed offers indicating strong packages for senior technical roles. Compensation is often characterized as competitive or top‑shelf, aligning with market expectations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are characterized as strong, with broad‑network plans noted and positive experiences highlighted. This foundation supports overall satisfaction with core insurance benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO is described as actually used, complemented by paid holidays and sick time. Generous parental leave examples further expand the time‑off offering.
Lambda Insights
What We Do
Lambda provides computation to accelerate human progress. We're a team of Deep Learning engineers building the world's best GPU workstations and servers. Our products power engineers and researchers at the forefront of human knowledge. Customers include Microsoft, MIT, Los Alamos National Lab, Disney, Tencent, Kaiser Permanente, Stanford, Harvard, Caltech, and the Department of Defense.
