CTO - AI \\& SaaS

On behalf of our clients; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Job summary

On behalf of our clients is seeking ambitious, hands-on CTOs for opportunities with startups and scaleups. You will own the technology strategy, architecture and delivery, and you will build AI capabilities into the core product while ensuring customer value and growth.

AI will be central to your mandate, from LLMs to automated workflows. Depending on the company’s stage, you will either validate early concepts or scale an established platform for international expansion.

Qualifications

• Experience as CTO or engineering leader.
• Track record of shipping SaaS products.
• Hands-on AI capabilities deployment (LLMs, agents, data-driven automation).
• Strong foundations in software engineering, cloud architecture and APIs.
• Ability to balance rapid delivery with reliability and cost.

Responsibilities

• Own the technology strategy, architecture and delivery roadmap.
• Build AI capabilities into core product and customer experience.
• Turn AI prototypes into reliable production systems with clear standards for quality, latency and cost.
• Develop scalable SaaS platforms with strong security and data foundations.
• Recruit, develop and lead engineering teams with a culture of ownership and speed.
• Work closely with founders, product teams and customers to prioritise value.

Skills

CTO experience

SaaS shipping

AI deployment

Cloud architecture

APIs

Team leadership

Product strategy

Job description

CTO role for startups and scaleups, owning technology strategy, building AI capabilities, and scaling SaaS platforms.

• Experience as a CTO, technical founder, VP Engineering, or engineering leader
• Track record of building and shipping SaaS products
• Practical experience deploying AI capabilities, including LLMs, agents, or data-driven automation
• Strong foundations in software engineering, cloud architecture, and APIs
• Commercial judgement and a willingness to stay close to the code
• Significant ownership of technology, product direction, and team development
• Opportunity to build and scale businesses where AI is central
• Potential equity or option participation
• Close collaboration with founders, CEOs, and investors

CTO – AI & SaaS

Build the product. Own the technology. Scale the business.

Have you built SaaS products and turned AI into real customer value? We are seeking ambitious, hands-on CTOs for opportunities with startups and scaleups.

Our clients need technology leaders who can turn ambition into execution. Leaders who make clear architectural decisions, attract strong engineers and ship products that customers want to use and pay for.

AI will be central to your mandate - from LLMs and intelligent agents to automated workflows and faster software development. Depending on the company’s stage, you will build from early validation or scale an established platform for international growth.

Your responsibilities

Own the technology strategy, architecture and delivery roadmap.

Build AI capabilities into the core product and customer experience.

Turn AI prototypes into reliable production systems, with clear standards for quality, latency and cost.

Develop scalable SaaS platforms with strong security and data foundations.

Recruit, develop and lead engineering teams with a culture of ownership and speed.

Work closely with founders, product teams and customers to prioritise what creates value.

Your background

Experience as a CTO, technical founder, VP Engineering or engineering leader.

A track record of building and shipping SaaS products.

Practical experience deploying AI capabilities, including LLMs, agents or data-driven automation.

Strong foundations in software engineering, cloud architecture and APIs.

The ability to balance rapid delivery with reliability, security and sustainable costs.

Commercial judgement and a willingness to stay close to the code.

We welcome established CTOs and engineering leaders ready for their first CTO role.

The opportunities

Significant ownership of technology, product direction and team development.

The opportunity to build and scale businesses where AI is central to the offering.

Close collaboration with founders, CEOs and investors.

Potential equity or option participation, depending on the company and role.