# Head of Data Platform & AI at Findoctave

- Company: Findoctave
- What the company does: Octave is a modern online therapy solution creating a new standard for mental health with individual, couples & Family therapy that works with insurance. Backed by Felicis.
- Company website: https://www.findoctave.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Virtual (Remote)
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $239K to $272K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-29
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/octave/jobs/8787388002?gh_jid=8787388002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/findoctave-head-of-data-platform-and-ai/

## About the role

Octave is looking for a Head of Data Platform & AI to lead the technical vision and execution across our data platform and emerging AI, machine learning, and Data Science capabilities. This role will own and evolve Octave’s data and AI/ML technical foundation, set the technical/strategic direction for AI/ML in close partnership with Product and cross-functional business leaders, and build the team required to execute that vision as Octave grows.

## What they're looking for

- Strong technical foundation and prior experience as a highly capable individual contributor before moving into leadership
- Strong understanding of traditional machine-learning and Data Science approaches and newer AI capabilities, including LLM-based systems and generative AI
- Strong judgment around build-versus-buy decisions and the ability to assess rapidly evolving technologies pragmatically
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to move fluidly between detailed technical discussions and conversations with senior business and product leaders
- Comfortable operating in a small, fast-moving organization where senior leaders remain close to execution
- 8+ years of experience building and leading data platform, data engineering, Data Science, ML, or AI capabilities in high-growth technology environments

Tags: Technology