CTO & Co-Founder (AI/LLM, Equity, Zurich/Remote)

GeoFoundation; Zürich; Remote; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GeoFoundation is seeking a Co-Founder and CTO to lead the development of an innovative AI platform for the manufacturing sector. This role requires a deep understanding of AI technologies and a passion for geopolitical insights. Responsibilities include defining the tech stack, designing robust applications, and being a core part of a motivated team, with options for real equity and a commitment to building a resilient European platform.

Leistungen

Equity options

Flexible working conditions

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Profound understanding of LLMs / AI agents.
• Experience in developing ML-based applications through PyTorch.
• Hands-on with at least one backend framework like Python, Node.js, or Java.

Aufgaben

• Help shape a new generation of agentic AI platforms for the manufacturing industry.
• Drive the tech stack, roadmap, and architecture as a Co-Founder.
• Coordinate with a motivated founding team and take on entrepreneurial work.

Kenntnisse

Understanding of LLMs / AI agents

Backend framework experience (Python, Node.js, Java)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

Frontend applications with TypeScript

Jobbeschreibung

Become our third Co-Founder and CTO, and help us shape a new generation of agentic AI platforms for the manufacturing industry.

We’re the first European platform that combines your ERP data with global news, weather, and market signals. We deliver quantified risk, cost impact, and mitigation options focused on geopolitical and climate development.

Tasks

• You have a deep passion for geopolitics and the future of AI
• You think entrepreneurially, enjoy being a co-owner (equity), and see yourself as a driving force in a small, motivated founding team.
• Zurich is ideal, but remote / hybrid is also possible.
• Startup experience is not a must, but your willingness to take responsibility counts.

Requirements

Must have

Profound understanding of LLMs / AI agents (OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Huggingface, etc.)

Knowledge of RAG pipelines, evaluation methodologies

Experience in developing ML-based applications through PyTorch and transformers

Hands-on with at least one backend framework :

Python (FastAPI / Django / Flask), Node.js (Express / NestJS), or Java (Spring Boot)

Designed and implemented REST APIs and distributed microservices

Highly experienced with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure

Skilled with CI / CD, Docker, and Kubernetes

Experience building robust frontend applications with TypeScript and a modern framework (e.g., React, Vue, or similar)

Mindset & Leadership : Enjoy responsibility, co-creation, and entrepreneurial work. Motivation to help shape a company from scratch—whether you already have startup experience or not.

Nice to have (Strong Plus)

• Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of monitoring, OAuth2 / JWT, and security best practices
• Background in SQL / NoSQL database and data integration
• Domain expertise in risk management, geopolitics
• High level of creative freedom: As CTO / Co-Founder, you decide on the tech stack, roadmap, and architecture in close alignment with the vision. We live by “mission command”: clear goals, free implementation. No micromanagement.
• Real ownership: You will receive concrete equity options, discussed fairly and transparently.
• Continuous learning: We value exchange, personal growth, and real “first principles” thinking. Mistakes are part of the journey.
• Purpose & growth: With GeoFoundation, you are building a platform that not only addresses markets but also makes Europe more resilient.
• We want to have fun and grow as a team: human, diverse, open.

Initial conversation: Online or in Zurich / Vienna—straightforward, open, no code challenge.

Start : Immediately possible.

Sounds exciting? Then connect directly with Konstantin or Kilian or write us!

Let’s talk, whether you’re ready to start right away or just curious.

At GeoFoundation, we are developing a real-time geopolitical & climate-events intelligence platform.

The platform helps supply-chain & procurement teams of the European food industry better anticipate and confidently mitigate the impact of disruptive events.

We automatically provide an informed basis for decision-making about relevant events impacting their supply chain by instantly converting live internal and external data into actionable insights.