Chief Operating Officer

💰 Comp:
Up to $500k base + Equity + Comprehensive Benefits

Candidates must have experience leading $50m+ funding rounds with VC firms

Ex-CEOs with successful exits are preferred

The company is developing advanced AI systems with general physical capability — machines able to experiment, engineer, and manufacture across domains. With deep technical foundations and large-scale real-world applications, it is pushing the frontier of physical AI and autonomous experimentation. Joining this team means inventing from first principles, building integrated systems end to end, and helping shape a transformative new technological capability.

As CXO and Head of Commercial Development
, you’ll operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, operations and commercialization
. You will own the company’s financial architecture and growth strategy
, guiding it through scaling, commercialization, and partnership-driven expansion. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational responsibility and is ideal for a finance executive with strong commercial instincts and experience in advanced technology or deep tech ventures.

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including planning, forecasting, investor reporting, and risk oversight.
• Develop and execute long‑term financial strategies aligned with company growth and commercialization goals.
• Manage capital structure, fundraising initiatives, and investor relations alongside the CEO and board.
• Establish scalable financial systems, metrics, and controls to support rapid organizational growth.
• Partner with technical and operational leaders to optimize investments and resource allocation.

• Build and manage strategic relationships across industries such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and frontier technology.
• Lead the design and execution of customer and partner programs from exploration through contract close.
• Oversee commercial and operational processes that enable early revenue generation and long‑term partnership success.
• Develop high‑value collaborations, joint ventures, and co‑development opportunities with enterprise and government stakeholders.
• Shape go‑to‑market strategies, pricing models, and commercialization plans alongside technical and product leaders.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, integrating financial, operational, and commercial insights into strategic decisions.
• Build and refine internal processes across finance, operations, and legal to support scaling.
• Represent the company externally to investors, strategic partners, and funding agencies.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, strategy, or commercial development
  , ideally within deep tech, AI, or advanced science domains
  .
• Proven record of success in fundraising, investor relations, and strategic partnership execution
  .
• Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with boards and C‑level executives at global organizations.
• Strong grasp of financial modelling, capital markets, and deal structuring in technology‑oriented settings.
• Exceptional communicator who can translate complex technical and financial topics into strategic direction.
• Agile, execution‑oriented leader comfortable operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments
  .

Competitive executive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, equity
, and comprehensive benefits
.

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