CTO / Head of Engineering

About the role

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding Engineer to lead our technical strategy, architecture, and execution. This role offers significant equity stake with early-stage upside, true ownership over product, engineering, and long-term technology vision, and the opportunity to work with experienced founders and top-tier investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's technical vision, architecture, and roadmap
• Lead full-stack product development from MVP to scalable platform
• Make high-impact decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design
• Build and scale the engineering team, including hiring and mentoring top talent
• Establish engineering processes, best practices, and performance standards
• Collaborate with founders on company strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit
• Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of all systems
• Represent the technical function at the executive level with stakeholders and investors

Requirements

• 6-10+ years of experience in software engineering, with leadership experience
• Proven track record of building and scaling products in startup environments
• Strong full-stack expertise with the ability to remain hands-on when needed
• Experience leading engineering teams and setting technical direction
• Deep understanding of system architecture, scalability, and cloud infrastructure
• Strong business acumen and ability to align technology with company goals
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Prior experience as a Founding Engineer, Head of Engineering, or CTO is highly preferred