Chief Technology Officer - French fluent

Paradox EN; Dubai; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative EdTech company is seeking a visionary CTO to lead the charge in transforming education through cutting-edge technology. This role offers the freedom to work remotely or in a hybrid model, empowering you to shape the future of learning for millions. You'll collaborate closely with the founding team to architect scalable systems and craft seamless learning experiences, all while driving the evolution of the platform. If you're passionate about using technology to impact lives and eager to be part of a mission-driven team, this is your chance to make a significant difference in the world of education.

Benefits

Remote Work Flexibility

Frequent Travel Opportunities

Health Insurance

Professional Development

Flexible Hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a CTO or in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding of AI and immersive media technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect the future of learning tech and align with product and design.
• Lead full-stack development and co-create MVPs with product teams.

Skills

AI

Full-Stack Development

Speech Recognition

Adaptive Learning Engines

Mobile-Native UX

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Technology or Business

Tools

Prototyping Tools

Development Frameworks

Job description

Deep inside, you are looking for a new adventure with Freedom, Ambition, and Impact.

Are you inspired to be a key player in building a massive EdTech company that empowers millions?

Are you a mission-driven technologist eager to shape the future of education and human potential using cutting-edge technology?

At Paradox, we’re not just creating another learning platform; we’re on a mission to redefine how millions unlock their ambitions through innovative digital experiences, captivating storytelling, and frontier technology.

We offer:

• Freedom: Work remotely or hybrid with trust and flexibility.
• Ambition: Grow alongside smart, driven colleagues aiming to create an iconic brand.
• Impact: Contribute to transforming lives at scale and see your own impact within the company.

Being Iconic means innovating at the intersection of Psychology, Creativity, and Technology.

If you want to leverage your CTO experience to impact thousands of lives, this is your next adventure!

You will work closely with our founding team to define our technical vision.

This is a full-time role based in Dubai, Lisbon, or fully remote worldwide (with frequent travel to Dubai).

Fluency in French and English is required.

YOUR MISSION

Think Nike meets Netflix, powered by neuroscience and soft skills, infused with AI, immersive media, and relentless execution. We need a visionary CTO to lead us there.

Your main goal will be to build the platform that powers our ecosystem.

You’ll shape the tech vision, architect scalable systems, and lead engineering efforts in close partnership with product teams, moving swiftly from idea to prototype to live product—crafting seamless learning experiences that differentiate us.

You’ll be part of the leadership team, guiding the evolution of our platform, product, and long-term performance.

Inspired by Apple, Nike, Spotify, Disney for their obsession with excellence, global impact, and experience creation, you will play a pivotal role in making Paradox an iconic brand.

Here are your 7 responsibilities:

1. Architect the future of learning tech: Align tech with product, growth, and design for maximum impact; explore breakthrough tech like AI, speech recognition, adaptive engines, and mobile-native UX.
2. Build the product & prototypes: Lead full-stack development, co-create MVPs, test, iterate, and ship fast, prioritizing simplicity and performance.
3. Supercharge internal systems: Streamline infrastructure, automation, and tooling; choose the best tools to scale fast and stay lean; design scalable architectures for all business units.
4. Drive data strategy & observability: Build a modern data stack for real-time decisions; implement pipelines, dashboards, and A/B testing; ensure full visibility on product metrics.
5. Own delivery & prioritization: Translate vision into a roadmap; prioritize ruthlessly; manage budgets, timelines, and KPIs.
6. Represent tech internally & externally: Speak at events, publish articles, build visibility; partner with business, product, and design teams.
7. Lead your team to excellence: Mentor engineers, set high standards, foster a culture of ownership, experimentation, and high performance.

Do you recognize yourself?

• You have startup-savvy CTO experience building world-class teams and products from 0 to 1.
• You’re obsessed with shipping, learning, and data-driven improvement—never perfectionist.
• You’re strategic yet hands-on, capable of designing architecture and coding when needed.
• You deeply care about education, growth, and impact.
• You lead with energy, clarity, and empathy, attracting top talent.

Languages

English and French fluency required.

Our stack (and future plans):

• Backend: Nest.js (TypeScript)
• Frontend: Next.js
• Architecture: Microservices, AWS (EC2, Lambdas, RDS, CloudWatch), Vercel
• Data: DBT, ETLs, Metabase, Redshift
• Productivity tools: Notion, Webflow, Make, Airtable, N8N

We value clean code, moving fast, and impactful work.

If your passions include personal development, coaching, education, EdTech, teaching, or edutainment—and you want to solve meaningful problems—this is your place.

We seek candidates who enjoy challenges, feedback, questioning the status quo, and working autonomously.

Our culture is remote-first, but we also offer offices in Dubai and Lisbon, standing desks, and benefits like training budgets, coaching, and team building.

Hiring process

Our tailored process includes an application survey, multiple video interviews with key team members, a final case study presentation, and reference checks—all designed to ensure a great fit for both sides.

Our story

We believe people want more than just a job—they seek impact and growth. Our mission at Paradox is to empower individuals and organizations to live their true ambitions through innovative, engaging experiences.

We draw inspiration from top entrepreneurs, athletes, and artists, reverse-engineering success strategies and leveraging neurosciences to deliver impactful training and content.

Our goal: help 100,000 people achieve their dreams, transforming lives with AI and technology, and creating a movement of inspired learners worldwide.