Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Berlin (Hybrid)

eduBITES; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to spearhead their innovative AI-driven learning platform. This pivotal role involves shaping the technical vision, leading a talented team, and driving product innovation. You will oversee both backend and frontend development, ensuring a seamless user experience while implementing cutting-edge AI technologies. Join a fast-growing SaaS company that values collaboration and creativity, and play a crucial role in transforming how knowledge is captured and delivered. If you're ready to lead in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Leistungen

Hybrid work model

Flat-hierarchy startup culture

Ownership and impact in your role

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in software development, including leadership experience.
• Proven experience building and scaling SaaS platforms.

Aufgaben

• Define and execute the technical strategy for the platform.
• Oversee AI integration and enhance product features.

Kenntnisse

AI Integration

Backend Development (Python, AWS)

Frontend Development (Next.js, React)

Team Leadership

Product Management

Cloud Security

CI/CD Best Practices

Problem Solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

GraphQL

Next.js

React

Tailwind CSS

Azure OpenAI API

Jobbeschreibung

At eduBITES, we are building a premium AI-powered learning experience platform, revolutionizing how companies capture, transform, and deliver knowledge. We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy, architecture, and product innovation from our Berlin headquarters (hybrid role with office attendance required).

As CTO, you will take ownership of our technical vision, lead a team of engineers, and drive the scalability, security, and AI-driven innovation of our platform. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires expertise in AI, backend and frontend development, cloud architecture, and product management.

We are looking for an experienced leader who can drive growth and execution from day one.

Responsibilities

1. Technology Leadership & Architecture: Define and execute eduBITES’ technical strategy, ensuring a scalable and secure infrastructure.
2. AI & Product Innovation: Oversee AI integration (LLMs, synthetic media, voice cloning) to enhance our Transformation Suite and Knowledge Capture technologies.
3. Backend Development: Drive development using AWS Lambda, AppSync, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Python.
4. Frontend Development: Lead the frontend team using Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, and ensure a seamless user experience.
5. Product & Engineering Management: Collaborate with the product team to translate business goals into a scalable technical roadmap.
6. Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and execution.
7. Security & Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO27001, GDPR, and cloud security best practices.
8. Operational Excellence: Optimize development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud performance monitoring.
9. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, product managers, and customers to shape the product vision.

Your Profile

1. 7+ years in software development, including 3+ years in a leadership role (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Tech).
2. Proven experience building and scaling SaaS platforms.
3. Experience with Serverless Architecture.
4. AI/ML experience with Azure OpenAI API (GPT-4, Whisper, embeddings).
5. Strong backend expertise: Python, AWS Lambda, GraphQL, API Gateway, DynamoDB.
6. Strong frontend experience: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS.
7. Deep understanding of AWS architecture, cloud security, and CI/CD best practices.
8. Product management experience, working closely with cross-functional teams to align technology with business goals.
9. Strong team leadership experience with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and managing engineers.
10. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to execute and deliver quickly in a fast-paced environment.
11. Fluent in English (German is a plus).
12. Valid work visa & Berlin residency required (hybrid office attendance).

Why Join Us?

1. Shape the future of an AI-driven learning experience platform.
2. Lead the technical vision and team at a fast-growing SaaS company.
3. Work in a flat-hierarchy startup culture with ownership and impact.
4. Hybrid work model with an office in Mitte, Berlin.

Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining why you’re the perfect fit.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Mark Hansen

CPO, eduBITES