Luminary Cloud

Vice President of Engineering and Product

Luminary Cloud is transforming how the world's most innovative companies generate vast amounts of CFD simulation data for Physics AI, design exploration, and optimization. Backed by Sutter Hill Ventures, our Series B startup is at the forefront of the transition to Physics-based AI through our scalable cloud platform.

Job Description

Key Duties, Responsibilities, and Deliverables

  • Lead product, engineering, and design functions across Luminary Cloud


  • Define and deliver the roadmap across UI, platform, and Physics AI models


  • Scale a world-class team of engineers, PMs, and designers


  • Deliver high-velocity execution across multiple product lines (e.g. SHIFT models)


  • Partner with the CEO and CTO on company and product strategy


  • Oversee architectural quality, release cadence, and design excellence


  • Champion customer feedback integration and field collaboration


Expertise and Qualifications

  • Proven leadership across engineering, product, and design


  • Background in SaaS, cloud-native platforms, and high-performance compute


  • Experience building and shipping AI/ML-based or technical products


  • Skilled in recruiting and developing high-performing teams


  • Product and technical judgment in ambiguous, fast-moving contexts


  • Strong cross-functional collaborator and executive communicator


  • Must thrive in a high-velocity, in-office environment


Background and Experience

  • History of success in early- or growth-stage companies


  • Deep familiarity with developer tools, simulation, or physical systems a plus


  • Prior experience reporting to or partnering closely with a founder/CEO


  • Ability to lead AI/engineering-driven teams while adding operational structure

Product

San Mateo, CA

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