Chief Technology Officer

谷东科技有限公司; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

谷东科技有限公司 is seeking a senior technology leader to shape medium- and long-term R&D strategy aligned with IPO goals. You will oversee R&D institutes, drive mass production readiness, and build a strong patent portfolio while engaging with capital markets for IPO readiness.

The role requires deep hardware and AI strategy expertise, cross-border collaboration, and the ability to lead complex product development from concept to commercialization.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. from Ivy League or top-20 university.
• Degree in CS, Optoelectronics, or related interdisciplinary field.

Responsibilities

• Develop medium- and long-term technology strategies aligned with IPO requirements.
• Oversee R&D institutes and drive transition to mass production.
• Lead development of core patent portfolio and IPD processes.
• Support IPO roadshows and articulate technical depth to investors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

AI strategy

Hardware R&D

Mass production

IPO readiness

Global expansion

Education

Ivy League Ph.D.

CS/Optoelectronics/Materials Science degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities1. Strategic Planning (IPO-Driven)

• Develop and execute medium- and long-term technology strategies and R&D roadmaps aligned with IPO compliance requirements and capital market expectations.
• Drive strategic investments in cutting-edge areas, including lightweight optical waveguides, Photonic Volume Grating (PVG) material systems, on-device large language models (LLMs), and spatial computing, ensuring that technology roadmaps are both forward-looking and technically feasible.

2. R&D Leadership and Mass Production Execution

• Oversee and coordinate the Optical Research Institute, AI Research Institute, and end-to-end hardware R&D center.
• Lead the development and engineering implementation of core technologies, overcoming process and manufacturing barriers in the transition from laboratory research to mass production. This includes the integration of photo-alignment materials, liquid crystal materials, and coating and exposure processes.
• Ensure that products achieve industry-leading performance in lightweight design, extended battery life, and overall performance.

3. R&D Systems and Intellectual Property Development

• Establish an IPO-ready R&D management framework and Integrated Product Development (IPD) processes to significantly improve R&D efficiency and execution.
• Lead the development of a strategic core patent portfolio, build a sustainable foundation of proprietary technology assets, and establish a strong technological moat.

4. Capital Markets Alignment and Global Expansion

• Support the Founder and CFO in domestic and international IPO roadshows, clearly articulating the company's technological depth, competitive advantages, and long-term commercial potential to leading institutional investors.

Qualifications1. Educational Background

• Ph.D. from an Ivy League institution or a globally top-ranked university (Top 20), such as Harvard, MIT, Stanford, or Columbia University.
• Degree in Computer Science, Optoelectronics, Materials Science, or a related interdisciplinary field.

2. Professional Experience

• Experience at Leading U.S. Technology Companies: At least 10 years of professional experience in North America, including a minimum of 5 years in a senior technical leadership role, such as Technical Lead or Chief Architect, at a leading technology company such as Meta Reality Labs, Apple, Google, or Microsoft.
• Cross-Disciplinary Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in hardware and end-to-end product development, combined with exceptional capabilities in AI algorithm strategy and leadership.
• Mass Production Experience: Proven success in taking smart glasses or complete AR/VR devices from concept to commercialization and mass production is strongly preferred.

3. Language and Compliance Requirements

• Exceptional bilingual proficiency in Chinese and English, with strong business communication and technical communication skills in both languages.
• Ability to meet the requirements of global business operations and capital markets compliance. U.S. permanent residency (Green Card) or U.S. citizenship is preferred.