CTO at Fast-growing AI startup

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup in London is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead its engineering function. The role involves building and mentoring a high-performance engineering team, making critical architectural decisions, and driving rapid product development. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in attracting top talent and deep technical expertise in complex system building. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical vision and culture of an innovative AI platform.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of attracting and retaining top engineering talent.
• Deep technical expertise in building complex systems.
• Strategic vision for original IP and robust architectural choices.

Responsibilities

• Build and mentor an A-grade engineering team.
• Make sound architectural decisions for scalability.
• Drive rapid, high-quality product development.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Talent attraction and retention

Architectural design

High-performance culture building

Product development

Job description

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CTO

Company Description

Fast-growing AI startup

Job Description

Lead engineering for a fast-growing AI startup, driving product-market fit and significant ARR. You'll build a high-craft AI platform for prosumers, focusing on effective onboarding and strong retention. This hands‑on role involves making critical architectural decisions, cultivating a high-performance engineering culture, and delivering rapid, high-quality product development.

Location

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable

• Lead the entire engineering function for a high-potential AI platform from its early stages
• Opportunity to define the technical vision and build a truly differentiated product
• Shape a world‑class engineering culture and attract top‑tier talent

What you will do

• Build and mentor an A-grade engineering team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Make sound architectural decisions that ensure scalability and future innovation
• Drive rapid, high-quality product development, shipping meaningful work quickly

The ideal candidate

• Proven track record of attracting, hiring, and retaining top engineering talent
• Deep technical expertise with hands‑on experience in building complex systems
• Strategic vision for creating original IP and making robust architectural choices

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