Chief Technology Officer

KennedyPearce Consulting; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 120 000 - 150 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A fast-growing Austrian startup is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technology function during a critical phase of growth. This role involves driving innovation in embedded hardware and software solutions, with direct influence over product direction and the company's strategic vision. The candidate should possess substantial experience in technology leadership, alongside a hands-on approach to developing multidisciplinary teams. Competitive salary offering is €120,000 - €150,000.

Qualifikationen

• Proven CTO or senior technology leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in electronics and embedded software.
• Track record of shipping commercial hardware/software products.

Aufgaben

• Drive the technology strategy during critical growth.
• Lead the full technology function from architecture to team building.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and investors.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Electronics

Embedded Software

Strategic Vision

Innovation

Communication

Tools

Embedded Systems

Cloud Solutions

CI/CD

PCB Design

DevOps Tools

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently partnering with a fast-growing Austrian startup at the forefront of electronics and software engineering. They are on a mission to revolutionise smart electronic systems by combining cutting-edge embedded hardware with scalable cloud and software solutions.

They’re seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join their leadership team and drive their technology strategy during a critical growth phase.

This is a unique chance to join a deep-tech startup shaping next-generation products and to lead the full technology function, from architecture and development to team building and innovation. You will have direct influence on product direction and company growth, reporting to the CEO and collaborating with investors.

What they’re looking for

• Proven CTO, VP Engineering, or senior technology leadership experience
• Strong expertise in electronics and embedded software, complemented by software/cloud experience
• Track record of shipping commercial hardware/software products
• Experience growing and leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Hands-on approach combined with strategic vision
• Excellent communication skills in English (German a plus)
• Passion for innovation and scaling early-stage tech companies

Tech stack highlights

• Embedded: STM32, ESP32, ARM Cortex-M, FreeRTOS, C/C++, Rust
• Software: TypeScript, Node.js, Python, React, React Native
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions
• Tools: PCB design (KiCad, Altium), CI/CD, OTA updates, security compliance

Location & Package

Based in Austria (Vienna, Linz, or remote within Austria), with flexible working arrangements.

€120,000 - €150,000