Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Consultant/Contract

Remote Growthlab; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A pioneering technology startup is looking for a CTO consultant to lead the creation of an AI-driven customer support platform. The role involves developing technology strategy, guiding product development, and building a tech team. Candidates should have 5+ years in software development with a strong background in AI and machine learning. This position offers the potential for long-term engagement and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive Consulting Fees

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity for equity options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with exposure to AI and machine learning.
• Experience in building SaaS solutions and familiarity with cloud platforms.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to guide tech teams in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop the technology roadmap for the AI-driven customer support platform.
• Lead the development and integration of AI models.
• Guide product development and ensure high-quality platform creation.

Skills

AI and machine learning

NLP technologies

Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

Leadership and mentoring

Agile methodologies

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Overview

About Remote Growthlab: Remote Growthlab is on a mission to disrupt the customer support industry by building an AI-driven platform from the ground up. The focus is on creating a smarter, faster, and more personalized customer service solution to compete with market leaders like Zendesk and Freshdesk. In the early stages of the journey, Remote Growthlab is seeking a technology leader to kickstart this vision on a consulting or contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy: Develop the technology roadmap for building the AI-driven customer support platform, focusing on scalable architecture and innovative AI solutions.
• AI and ML Implementation: Lead the development and integration of AI models for Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine learning, and automation to ensure a competitive edge.
• Product Development Guidance: Provide technical guidance on designing, developing, and deploying core platform features such as AI chatbots, automated ticketing, and analytics.
• Team Setup: Assist in forming the initial tech team, identifying key roles, and creating a plan to scale the team as the platform grows.
• Hands-on Leadership: Engage in hands-on development when necessary, guide engineers and data scientists to ensure high-quality platform development.
• Integration Strategy: Lead the strategy for API development and third-party integrations with CRMs, communication tools, and other software platforms.
• Data Security and Compliance: Ensure the platform follows best practices for data security, privacy, and compliance with industry standards.
• Transition to Full-Time Role: Provide an option to transition into a full-time CTO role as Remote Growthlab grows, with equity or other incentives for long-term commitment.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in software development with significant exposure to AI, machine learning, or SaaS-based solutions. Startup or consulting experience is a plus.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in AI and machine learning with experience in NLP technologies, frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch, and cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure).
• Startup Mindset: Ability to work in a lean environment, make impactful decisions with limited resources, and adapt to fast-paced startup needs.
• Leadership Skills: Proven experience in guiding and mentoring small tech teams, focusing on innovative solutions under tight timelines.
• Contract Flexibility: Open to working on a contract or consulting basis, with the possibility of transitioning to a full-time leadership role.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate complex technical concepts into actionable strategies for the team.
• Location: Based in Bangalore or Kochi, India, with the flexibility to work remotely when needed.

Preferred Skills

• AI in Customer Support: Experience or interest in building AI-powered solutions for customer service, helpdesk, or conversational AI.
• SaaS Product Development: Familiarity with SaaS architecture and best practices for developing scalable, cloud-based platforms.
• Multi-Language NLP: Understanding of multilingual Natural Language Processing and AI-driven translation solutions.
• Agile Development: Knowledge of agile methodologies and project management to drive fast-paced product development.

What We Offer

• Competitive Consulting Fees with potential for long-term engagement.
• Opportunity to transition to a full-time role with equity options as Remote Growthlab scales.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work.
• Chance to shape the technology direction of a startup with big ambitions in the AI customer support space.
• Hands-on experience with building a product that could redefine how businesses handle customer support globally.

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in the early stages of building a transformative AI-powered customer support platform. Join Remote Growthlab as a CTO consultant and help lay the foundation for a product that has the potential to reshape the industry. Let’s innovate together at Remote Growthlab!