Chief Technology Officer AI Agent Platforms

launch industries pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Launch Industries, a Singapore-based startup, seeks a hands-on CTO to lead architecture and deployment of AI Agent systems for regulated industrial environments. You will own the technical roadmap end-to-end, from platform design to client deployment, and drive AI governance and data strategy.

The role requires 8+ years in software/AI engineering, including 3+ years in CTO/Head of AI, with a track record deploying AI in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software/AI engineering
• 3+ years in CTO/VP Engineering/Head of AI role
• Proven experience deploying AI in regulated or process-critical industries

Responsibilities

• Own overall technology strategy and roadmap for the company, spanning infrastructure, data architecture, and tooling
• Architect and lead development of an AI Agent platform that operates on live operational data
• Design AI systems for complex, process-heavy workflows in regulated industries
• Lead technology transfer efforts to scale deployments across environments
• Drive digital twin / process simulation initiatives to model and optimise workflows
• Own the AI/data governance framework ensuring auditable, explainable outputs
• Make build-vs-buy decisions and manage technology budget
• Represent the company externally at events and with partners
• Report on technology strategy, delivery risk, and resourcing to leadership

Skills

AI architecture

Software engineering

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About the Role

Launch Industries is looking for a hands-on CTO to lead the architecture and deployment of AI Agent systems for regulated, process-heavy industrial environments across our portfolio companies. You'll own the technical roadmap end-to-end, from platform architecture through to on-the-ground client deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own overall technology strategy and roadmap for the company, spanning infrastructure, data architecture, and tooling, not limited to a single product line.
• Architect and lead development of an AI Agent platform that operates on live operational data, not just static analysis or reporting.
• Design AI systems for complex, process-heavy workflows in regulated or quality-critical industries, including integration with existing enterprise/operational systems.
• Lead technology transfer efforts, turning initial proof-of-concept deployments into a generalisable, configurable platform that scales across multiple environments.
• Drive digital twin / process simulation initiatives to model and optimise operational workflows.
• Own the AI/data governance framework, ensuring system outputs are auditable, explainable, and trustworthy for enterprise clients.
• Make build-vs-buy and vendor/tooling decisions, and manage technology budget and spend.
• Represent the company externally, speak at industry events, support strategic partnerships, and act as technical spokesperson in client and investor conversations
• Report on technology strategy, delivery risk, and resourcing to company leadership

Requirements

• 8+ years in software/AI engineering, with 3+ years in a CTO, VP Engineering, or Head of AI role
• Proven experience deploying AI in regulated or process-critical industries (pharma, manufacturing, biotech, or similar)
• Strong grasp of multi-model AI architecture and generative AI platform design
• Experience with digital twin, simulation, or systems-integration work is a strong plus
• Comfortable operating as a builder in an early-stage/startup environment, not just a strategist
• Excellent stakeholder communication — able to present technical concepts to non-technical clients and partners