CTO at fast-growing AI startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technical vision and spearhead an engineering team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, deep expertise in AI and machine learning, and exceptional leadership abilities. This position offers a unique chance to shape the technical roadmap of innovative AI solutions in a high-growth environment, backed by top-tier venture capital. Located in London, it promises exciting challenges and significant potential for impact.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CTO or a high-level technical leader in a startup.
• Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and scaling distributed systems.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and retaining talent.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term technical strategy and product architecture.
• Scale and mentor a world-class engineering and data science organization.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technical goals with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership skills

AI expertise

Machine Learning

Scaling distributed systems

Job description

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CTO

Company Description

Fast-growing AI startup

Job Description

As the CTO of this fast‑growing AI startup, you will spearhead the technical vision and lead a high‑performing engineering team to build cutting‑edge solutions. You will be responsible for scaling the architecture, driving product innovation, and ensuring the technical foundation supports rapid global expansion in a highly competitive market landscape.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Shape the technical roadmap of an innovative AI platform from an early stage
• Join a well‑funded venture backed by top‑tier VCs with significant runway
• Lead a talented engineering team in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment

What you will do

• Define and execute the long‑term technical strategy and product architecture
• Scale and mentor a world‑class engineering and data science organization
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technical goals with business objectives

The ideal candidate

• Proven experience as a CTO or high‑level technical leader in a startup
• Deep expertise in AI, machine learning, and scaling distributed systems
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and retaining talent