Senior Business Systems Architect

Lambda is the #1 GPU Cloud for ML/AI teams training, fine-tuning and inferencing AI models, where engineers can easily, securely and affordably build, test and deploy AI products at scale. Lambda’s product portfolio includes on-prem GPU systems, hosted GPUs across public & private clouds and managed inference services – servicing government, researchers, startups and Enterprises world-wide.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us. 

*Note: This position requires presence in our San Jose office location 4 days per week.

Information Systems at Lambda is responsible for building and scaling the internal systems that power our business. We partner across the company—Finance, GTM, Engineering, and People—to implement tools, automate workflows, and ensure data flows securely and accurately. Our scope includes enterprise applications, integrations, data platform and analytics, compliance automation, and all things IT.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Business Systems Architect to lead and innovate across our enterprise systems landscape. This role will be pivotal in driving operational excellence through the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable business processes and systems integrations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create seamless workflows across financial systems, supply chain, and customer-facing platforms while leveraging process automation tools and middleware solutions.

Your responsibilities will include architecting end-to-end solutions, managing complex system integrations, and building a strategic roadmap for enterprise system enhancements. This role requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and a proactive approach to solving business challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to develop and execute scalable system roadmaps, aligning business goals with system capabilities.

• Solution Design & Implementation: Architect and deploy advanced workflows, configurations, and modules in enterprise platforms like NetSuite, Stripe, and Maxio.

• Tooling Selection & Standardization: Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of tools and systems across the business to ensure alignment with operational needs, scalability, and long-term goals. Establish standards for system usage and integration.

• Integration & Automation: Manage integrations and optimize iPaaS tools (e.g., Workato, Mulesoft) to ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and automated processes across platforms.

• Compliance & Optimization: Ensure SOX compliance through robust internal controls, system audits, and governance while driving continuous system improvements.

• Support & Analytics: Troubleshoot complex issues, mentor team members, and deliver actionable insights through advanced reporting and dashboards to support decision-making.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience & Certification:

  • 16+ years of experience in business systems architecture or administration, including hands-on implementation of enterprise systems.

  • Strong understanding of Finance technology stacks, including NetSuite, SalesForce, Billing systems and related business applications

  • Certifications in relevant platforms (e.g., NetSuite Administrator, iPaaS) strongly preferred.

• Technical Expertise:

  • Proficiency in languages like JavaScript/SQL/ HTML/CSS/Python.

  • Strong experience with middleware and low/no-code platforms (e.g., Workato, Mulesoft,  Alteryx) for system integrations & workflow automations.

• Process Automation:

  • Demonstrated success in deploying process automation tools to streamline operations and increase efficiency.

• Compliance & Controls:

  • Strong knowledge of ITGCs (IT General Controls) and SOX compliance.

• Leadership & Communication:

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across all levels of leadership—from technical staff to senior executives.

  • Proven ability to present complex technical solutions in a clear and compelling manner

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in system customization tools like SuiteScript, Salesforce Flow, or equivalent.

• Experience with Intelligent automation technologies (RPA, NLP, OCR, ML etc) 

• Experience with launching low code internal apps.

Salary Range Information 

Based on market data and other factors, the annual salary range for this position is $178,000 - $257,000. 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, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast

• We offer generous cash & equity compensation

• Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.

• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability

• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG

• 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

A Final Note:

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity 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.