CTO

AJ Connect; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing robotics start-up in Glasgow is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to drive their technical vision and strategy. You will lead the engineering team in developing innovative robotics solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in engineering, excellent leadership skills, and experience in scaling products. This role offers a salary of up to £70k plus benefits and share options. Join a collaborative environment focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Great benefits

Share options through tenure

Qualifications

• Experience managing recruitment processes for engineering roles.
• Proven experience as a CTO or in a similar technical leadership role.
• Scaling a prototype into a mass-manufacturable product.

Responsibilities

• Direct the technical vision and strategy of the company.
• Ensure the successful delivery of all technology milestones.
• Hire and motivate the engineering team.

Skills

Technical vision and strategy

Leadership and motivation

Excellent communication skills

Robotics software and hardware knowledge

Agile development

Front and back end development

Education

BSc/BEng/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Linux administration

IoT infrastructure

Job description

Job Role: CTO

Location: Glasgow

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Package: up to 70k + great benefits and share options through tenure

Our Client is recruiting for a full-time Chief Technology Officer to join their rapidly expanding team in Glasgow's West End.

Our client is developing a robotic lawn mower for broad terrains and is one of Scotland's fastest growing robotics start‑ups. The created product, which is powered by patent‑pending mapping and positioning technology, can cover far bigger areas than is now feasible, while still ensuring the greatest degree of safety and cutting quality. It also requires minimum installation. The majority of the company's clientele are businesses, such as golf clubs and local authorities. They've won the majority of Scotland's major start‑up contests and garnered about £3 million in capital from private investors and governmental sources.

To stimulate creativity and excellence, this is a collaborative environment where criticism and new ideas are openly accepted. Fast‑paced development allows for imaginative issue solution to ensure that business objectives are reached.

The role:

The successful candidate will be in charge of technical development in a rapidly growing robotics start‑up. The main duties include the following:

• Directing the technical vision, strategy and execution to successfully build, scale and maintain all technological solutions up to par with industry leading practices
• Be responsible for the delivery of all technology milestones
• Hire the best talent possible and motivate the engineering heads and engineers across the organisation
• Creation of IP assets
• Document and communicate the progress of the Engineering Team to the Board and rest of the management team

The CTO will be part of the management and report directly to the CEO. Collaboration across all departments is required, ie. with Operations, Commercial and Marketing/Sales.

Essential Qualifications/Knowledge

• BSc/BEng/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• Experience with managing a hiring pipeline and recruitment processes for engineering roles
• Experience with strategy development and planning
• Proven experience as a CTO or similar technical leadership role
• Scaling of a prototype into a product that can be mass manufactured
• Knowledge of technological trends and tools
• Excellent communication skills, leadership and organizational abilities
• High level understanding of robotics software, electronics, mechanical engineering and how to integrate them
• Robotic product design and manufacturing at scale across all hardware disciplines

Desirable Skills & Abilities

• Experience working in a fast paced start‑up environment
• Relevant graduate degree
• Agile development
• Experience with robotic lawn mower technologies
• dGNSS, data fusion, computer vision
• Robotics navigation and perception
• Understanding of budgets and business‑planning
• Front and back end development
• Linux administration, networking and security
• IoT infrastructure and data warehousing
• Robot fleet management, CI/CD and cloud software
• Compliancy application, testing and documentation
• IP Protection and patent applications
• Experience with fundraising and grant applications

The package:

This is an excellent chance to join a rapidly expanding business with a culture of ambition, innovation, and collaboration. You'll get a salary and benefits package, as well as the possibility to buy stock in the company.

The Process:

There will be 4 stages as follows:

• Initial Screening – Solo interview
• technical interview (2 hours)
• Practical Task
• Face to Face meeting in the office

If you would like more information and a confidential chat please contact Martyn Aitken at AJ Connect.