Opplane · 16 hours ago
Chief Architect
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expOpplane Inc. is a pioneering Fintech AI company dedicated to building the future of data-driven banking. They are seeking a visionary Chief Architect to lead the strategic technical direction of their Fintech AI platform, overseeing the implementation of scalable, secure systems that leverage advanced Machine Learning and deliver real-time insights for the financial sector.
Cloud InfrastructureMachine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Define and own the end-to-end system architecture, technical strategy, and roadmap for Opplane’s Fintech and Telco product wings
Lead the design and development of next-generation, real-time transaction processing systems for the banking domain to automate data enrichment and generate comprehensive customer 360 insights
Architect and implement end-to-end MLOps pipelines, integrating frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch for model training, and employing Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for data augmentation and synthetic data generation
Design, fine-tune, and deploy advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) for financial domain-specific Natural Language Processing (NLP) to power automated insight generation and conversational AI
Develop and oversee scalable, cloud-native (AWS/GCP) deployments using Kubernetes and Docker to manage petabyte-scale datasets, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and performance
Spearhead the development of AI/ML frameworks for automated PII (Personally Identifiable Information) scanning, data cataloging, and lineage tracking to ensure regulatory compliance and data governance
Drive high-profile Proof-of-Concept (POC) and Minimum Viable Product (MVP) projects with strategic partners and major financial clients (e.g., Visa, Citi) to demonstrate technological feasibility and business value
Lead and mentor a team of engineers and SREs (Site Reliability Engineers), fostering a culture of innovation, rigorous engineering practices, and operational excellence
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, executive leadership, and external partners to align technical goals with overarching business and security objectives
Qualification
Required
A Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a directly related field is required
A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in software architecture, with at least 5 years focused on designing and building large-scale data and AI platforms
Demonstrated expertise (via publications, patents, or proven project experience) in several of the following areas: MLOps, Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, Deep Learning, and Real-time Data Processing
Profound, hands-on experience with modern AI/ML technologies such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face Transformers, and OpenAI GPT models
Deep technical proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) at a production scale
Expertise in big data technologies and frameworks, including Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and distributed computing principles
Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Preferred
A proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conferences in fields related to Machine Learning, AI, or Cloud Computing is highly preferred, demonstrating a contribution of knowledge to the field
Benefits
Performance-based annual bonus.
Employment stock options.
Comprehensive family health, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible paid time off and holiday policy.
A dynamic work environment at the forefront of Fintech and AI innovation.
Company
Opplane
Opplane is a software company that expertise in data product management, cloud infrastructure, mobile development and machine learning.
11-50 employees
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Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ashita Trikha
Founder- Fintech Product
Sunny Trikha
Chief Product and Technology Officer
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