About Shakudo

Shakudo is the operating system for data and AI, providing enterprises with production-ready AI and data infrastructure that combines the flexibility of custom-built stacks with the reliability of managed platforms. Founded in 2021, our Toronto-based company has raised $11.1M in funding and serves enterprise customers across aerospace, automotive, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors.

We're executing a strategic pivot from small-account software licensing to enterprise-scale platform deployments, targeting $10M+ ARR within 24 months. Our platform integrates 200+ best-in-class data and AI tools, enabling organizations to transition from notebook to production with zero DevOps overhead.

The Opportunity

As our OS Platform General Manager, you'll lead the core business unit representing Shakudo's primary value proposition - the Data & AI Operating System itself. This is the flagship business unit in our NVIDIA-inspired organizational structure, where each GM operates with full P&L responsibility and autonomous decision-making authority.

The OS Platform business unit focuses on core Shakudo Data & AI Operating System licensing and infrastructure, targeting enterprise customers requiring full platform capabilities for comprehensive data and AI operations. This represents the largest revenue opportunity and strategic foundation for all other business units.

Key Responsibilities

P&L Management

Own complete P&L responsibility for the core OS Platform business unit
Drive the majority of company revenue through platform licensing and infrastructure
Manage enterprise customer relationships for $100K-$300K annual contract values
Report directly to CEO with full autonomy over platform business decisions

Platform Strategy & Product Leadership

Define and execute product strategy for the core Shakudo Data & AI Operating System
Drive platform roadmap decisions based on enterprise customer requirements
Ensure platform capabilities support and enable other business unit offerings
Balance innovation with enterprise stability and reliability requirements

Enterprise Customer Success

Own relationships with enterprise customers requiring full platform capabilities
Ensure successful deployments in on-premises and air-gapped environments
Drive platform adoption metrics: active users, stack component utilization, production use cases
Establish customer success frameworks measuring time-to-value improvements

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Collaborate closely Principal Engineers on platform architecture
Ensure platform scalability, security, and performance for enterprise deployments
Drive integration capabilities that support Stack and Professional Services units
Maintain competitive positioning against major cloud providers and data platforms

Market Leadership

Position Shakudo as the leading Data & AI Operating System in the enterprise market
Develop competitive strategies against Databricks, Snowflake, and major cloud platforms
Build thought leadership in data and AI platform modernization
Drive enterprise market expansion and strategic customer acquisition

Cross-Unit Coordination

Collaborate with other GMs to ensure platform supports their service offerings
Provide platform capabilities that enable Applications and Professional Services success
Maintain platform integrity while allowing business unit customization and extension
Balance resource allocation between core platform and enabling other units

Required Qualifications

Ex-Founder Preferred

We strongly prioritize candidates who are ex-founders with either

Raised $1M+ in venture funding, OR
Generated $500K+ in revenue for their company

Ex-founders align perfectly with our GM strategy because they're naturally autonomous problem-solvers accustomed to full P&L responsibility, experienced building from zero with limited resources, and understand the urgency required in venture-scale growth.

Core Requirements

8+ years of experience in enterprise data platforms, infrastructure software, or operating systems

Next Steps

This role represents the opportunity to lead the core business unit of a high-growth data and AI platform company. You'll own the primary revenue driver while enabling the success of complementary business units, positioning Shakudo for market leadership in the data and AI operating system space.

Ready to lead the OS Platform business unit and drive Shakudo's core platform to market dominance? We want to hear from exceptional platform leaders.

**Apply now** or reach out directly to discuss how your platform business experience and technical leadership align with this strategic opportunity.

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*Shakudo is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage international talent to apply for our comprehensive immigration support program.*