CTO — AI-Driven SaaS Platform & Growth Leader

JAC Recruitment; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment client, a dynamic APAC SaaS company, is seeking a senior technology leader to set the vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will guide engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, and product technology to scale across markets.

You will champion AI, drive scalable SaaS platforms, mentor high-performing teams, work with executives, and ensure delivery of reliable, secure products while maintaining a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role such as CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, or Engineering Director within a SaaS company.
• Strong track record of building, scaling, and leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment.
• Deep understanding of SaaS product development, cloud architecture, platform scalability, security, and software delivery best practices.
• Extensive experience in software engineering, technology strategy, and product innovation.
• Demonstrated success in driving technology roadmaps that support business growth, customer acquisition, and product expansion.
• Strong interest in AI, machine learning, and emerging technologies with experience applying them to enhance products or business operations.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives with commercial and organizational objectives.
• Experience working in high-growth, international, or multi-market SaaS organizations is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's technology vision, strategy, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.
• Lead and oversee all aspects of software engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, and product technology development.
• Champion the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to enhance products, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation and ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performing SaaS solutions.
• Partner closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to align technology initiatives with commercial goals.
• Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering and technology teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate industry trends, market developments, and new technologies to maintain a competitive advantage and support business growth.
• Establish best practices across software development, engineering operations, and technology governance.

Skills

Senior tech leadership

SaaS expertise

Cloud architecture

AI/ML interest

Engineering leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Job description

JAC Recruitment client, a dynamic APAC SaaS company, is seeking a senior technology leader to set the vision, strategy, and roadmap. You will guide engineering, architecture, infrastructure, security, and product technology to scale across markets.

You will champion AI, drive scalable SaaS platforms, mentor high-performing teams, work with executives, and ensure delivery of reliable, secure products while maintaining a competitive edge.