Role Description
UP.Labs is seeking a proven Head of Platform with a track record of scaling technical teams to architect and develop a transformative large market model (LMM) for the travel industry. This ambitious AI platform aims to set new standards in how the travel ecosystem operates, delivering unprecedented value through advanced modeling and deep industry insights. Unlike general-purpose large language models, our LMM is specifically engineered to understand and optimize the complex dynamics of the global travel industry. As our Head of Platform within this portfolio organization, you will be
the technical architect behind an unprecedented Azure-based AI infrastructure powering the travel industry's first Large Market Model. You’ll also have access to the
UP.Partners ecosystem - an expansive team across product, engineering, design, analytics, marketing, legal, talent, finance, and venture capital available to help advise & scale the portfolio organization quickly.
In this role you will:
Architect and lead the development of an Azure-based infrastructure capable of powering large-scale AI models for the travel industry
Design and implement robust, scalable systems that can process vast amounts of real-time travel data
Work directly with Microsoft teams to pioneer new approaches to industrial AI deployment
Build and maintain relationships with Microsoft's technical leadership, potentially achieving MVP status
Lead the technical integration of our platform with major travel brands' existing systems
Ensure platform security, reliability, and performance at scale
Drive technical decisions that will shape the future of the travel industry AI
You should have:
Deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, particularly its AI and ML infrastructure components
Proven experience architecting and deploying large-scale cloud systems
Strong understanding of AI/ML infrastructure requirements and best practices
Experience working directly with cloud provider teams on strategic initiatives
Track record of technical leadership in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Background in building secure, compliant systems for enterprise clients
Excellent communication skills and ability to work with technical and business stakeholders
Why Join Us?Be the technical architect of an entirely new category of AI platform
Work at the cutting edge of Azure AI capabilities, with direct Microsoft collaboration
Shape the technical foundation of a platform that will transform a $1.4T industry
Join a well-funded startup led by experienced travel tech entrepreneurs
Competitive salary, equity, and benefits
Opportunity to achieve Microsoft MVP status and industry recognition
UP.Labs Summary:
We build high-growth technology startups that enable faster, cleaner, and safer movement of people and goods. Our vision is to transform the moving world by pairing leading corporations and entrepreneurs with a proven methodology for launching and scaling software and hardware companies.
Our platform is unique in three ways:
- Risk: We reward our entire team and ecosystem of partners with meaningful equity
- Technology: We build and launch scalable technology products that form the basis for each venture
- Industry Focus: We stay focused on the underlying fabric of retail mobility
We work with corporate investors over a multi-year period to launch a portfolio of ventures. Our team is dedicated to the first year of a new venture’s life cycle: from ideation to minimum viable product build - and beyond.