Cofounding CTO | Data Centre Infrastructure | Remote | TWE43917

twentyAI; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup in the United Kingdom seeks a Cofounding CTO to lead the technology strategy and manage product transitions to global roll-out. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in thermal systems or HVAC, with experience in leading R&D and engineering teams. You will ensure compliance with relevant standards and act as the technical representative with external partners. This role involves collaboration with the CEO and key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives and customer engagement.

Qualifications

• Deep domain expertise in data-centre cooling or HVAC.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proven ability in managing technology strategy.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology strategy and roadmap.
• Lead R&D, engineering and product development.
• Build manufacturing readiness for production.

Skills

Thermal systems expertise

HVAC experience

Software integration

Mechanical design

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Cofounding CTO with deep expertise in thermal systems, HVAC, or data-centre infrastructure to own the technology roadmap and lead the transition from late-stage prototype to global roll-out.

The Opportunity

As CTO and cofounder, you will :

• Own the end-to-end technology strategy and roadmap, taking the product through first commercial deployments and iterative releases
• Lead R&D, engineering and product across :
• Thermal systems and psychrometrics
• Mechanical design and system packaging
• Controls, monitoring and software integration (DCIM / BMS)

Build manufacturing and supply-chain readiness for scaled production, working with OEMs and key suppliers

Ensure compliance with relevant data-centre, safety, performance and sustainability standards.

Recruit, mentor and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software)

Partner closely with the CEO and board on customer engagement, pilots and strategic partnerships with data centres and integrators

Act as the technical representative with customers, partners, investors, regulators and at industry events

Ideal Background

Deep domain expertise in one or more of :

Data-centre cooling / HVAC< / li...