CTO to ABH Optics

Bloom; Ballerup; On-site; DKK 746,269 - 1,119,403; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Part-ownership programme

Opportunities for personal development

Job summary

Bloom is seeking a Chief Technical Officer (CTO) for ABH Optics, located in Ballerup. The ideal candidate will lead the technical team, focusing on optical systems and product development. Expertise in optics and nanotechnology is essential, along with leadership in a high-tech environment. This pivotal role offers a unique chance to drive breakthrough innovation in vision care, collaborate closely with founders, and contribute to company growth. Competitive salary and part-ownership programme included.

Qualifications

• Deep technical insight in optics and nano-optics.
• Experience leading high-tech engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of advanced manufacturing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical team.
• Provide technical leadership in optics.
• Oversee product development from concept to production.
• Align technical strategy with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Optics

High-precision optical systems

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree (or PhD) in Optics, Physics, or related field

Job description

CTO to ABH Optics

Exciting leadership position in a pioneering optics scale-up

For our client ABH Optics, we are looking for a hands‑on and technically strong Chief Technical Officer (CTO) with deep expertise in optics and nano‑optics.

In this role, you will lead and further develop the company’s optical technologies and products, and over time help shape and scale production capabilities. You will play a central role in bridging advanced optical engineering with business understanding, product development, and high‑precision manufacturing in a small, highly specialized team.

ABH Optics is a pioneer in the eyewear industry and has developed a novel type of eyeglass lens based on cutting‑edge nanotechnology, originating from a Health Tech project at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The company’s patented meta‑optics manufacturing process enables lenses that are up to 90% thinner and lighter than conventional lenses.

Read more at abhoptics.dk

The ideal candidate combines deep technical insight with strong people leadership skills and thrives in a collaborative, high‑tech startup environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the technical team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and high performance
• Provide technical leadership within optics, including design, testing, validation, and optimization of optical systems
• Oversee product development from early concept through industrialisation and production readiness
• Ensure effective collaboration between R&D, production, and external suppliers and technology partners
• Support continuous improvement of production processes and product quality once prototypes are approved
• Work closely with management to align technical strategy with overall business goals
• Participate in commercial discussions together with management, including customer dialogues and investor interactions

Your Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree (or PhD) in Optics, Physics, or a related field, preferably with knowledge of nanotechnology or nano‑optics
• Strong and proven technical expertise within optics and high‑precision optical systems
• Several years of experience leading and motivating a high‑tech engineering team
• Solid understanding of challenges related to high‑precision or advanced manufacturing environments
• Experience from a startup or scale‑up environment is considered a strong advantage
• Good business understanding, including insight into financial considerations, customer requirements, and compliance with relevant medical and quality standards
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

As a Person

You are a true team player who enjoys working in a small, specialised, and entrepreneurial organisation. You have a structured, pragmatic, and solution‑oriented approach and are motivated by hands‑on involvement and technical challenges. You communicate clearly and confidently, value collaboration, honesty, and transparency, and thrive in an environment where initiative and ownership are key.

ABH Optics Offers You

• A unique opportunity to contribute to a breakthrough innovation in vision care
• A key technical leadership role where you will help shape both technology and company growth
• Close collaboration with the founders and a team of highly skilled and dedicated colleagues
• A dynamic work environment with short decision‑making pathsStrong opportunities for personal development and expanded responsibilities within the management team
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including a part‑ownership programme

The company is located at DTU Science Park in Lyngby, close to Copenhagen, offering lunch facilities and access to a vibrant startup ecosystem.