Chief Tech Architect for AI Platform — Hybrid SF

ALFA AI GmbH; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa AI in San Francisco seeks a Chief Technology Officer to own the tech roadmap, architecture, and engineering organization in a hybrid environment. You will partner with the executive team to ensure the tech strategy enables scalable, high-performance platforms and long-term resilience.

The role requires executive leadership, strong background in distributed systems and cloud technologies, and the ability to align technology with business goals for rapid growth.

Qualifications

• Proven executive-level leadership experience (CTO/VP Eng/Head of Eng)
• Expert in enterprise architecture, technology evaluation, and roadmaps
• Deep expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, cloud, microservices
• Experience managing stakeholders, board reporting, and investor relations
• Track record aligning technical vision with product strategy for growth

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology strategy, enterprise architecture, and multi-year roadmap.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams with strong practices.
• Architect and oversee scalable distributed systems and cloud infrastructure for high avail/ performance.
• Collaborate with C-suite, board, and investors to align tech initiatives with milestones.
• Champion engineering excellence with standards for delivery, microservices, and security.

Skills

Executive leadership

Enterprise architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud architecture

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS/Azure

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Alfa AI in San Francisco seeks a Chief Technology Officer to own the tech roadmap, architecture, and engineering organization in a hybrid environment. You will partner with the executive team to ensure the tech strategy enables scalable, high-performance platforms and long-term resilience.

The role requires executive leadership, strong background in distributed systems and cloud technologies, and the ability to align technology with business goals for rapid growth.