Chief Technology Officer

Elios; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Elios, a mid-sized AI-driven product company, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead technology strategy and execution. This role involves driving innovation in AI/ML, overseeing product development, and fostering a collaborative culture. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in senior leadership roles and expertise in enterprise solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Relocation assistance to Chicago

Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture

Opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing AI company

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a CTO or equivalent in mid-sized or enterprise-level organizations.
• Deep understanding of AI / ML technologies and their enterprise applications.
• Strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's long-term technology roadmap.
• Oversee development and scaling of enterprise AI products.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing technical team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Building

Strategic Mindset

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Degree from a premier university

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

We are a mid-sized AI-driven product company specializing in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions to a growing customer base. As we scale to meet the demands of hundreds of enterprise clients, we seek a dynamic and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and execution. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our organization and drive innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Role Overview :

As the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's technological vision and ensuring the successful development, delivery, and scaling of our enterprise AI products. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and leader, fostering a culture of innovation while balancing operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

• Technology Leadership :

Define and execute the company's long-term technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.

• Oversee the end-to-end development and scaling of enterprise AI products to hundreds of enterprise customers, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Team Development :

Set up, develop, and manage offshore development centers to complement in-house engineering teams.

• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, collaborative technical team aligned with company culture and values.
• AI / ML Focus :

Drive innovation in AI / ML technologies, staying ahead of industry trends to ensure our products remain competitive and cutting-edge.

• Ensure AI / ML solutions meet enterprise-grade security, scalability, and compliance standards.
• Strategic Advisory :

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic counsel on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure technology supports and drives business growth.
• Culture Building :

Cultivate a technology-driven, collaborative, and innovative culture that balances creativity and execution.

• Embrace diversity and inclusion while fostering a workplace that values adaptability and resilience.

Requirements :

• Experience :

Proven track record as a CTO or equivalent senior leadership role for a significant period in mid-sized or enterprise-level organizations.

• Demonstrated experience in taking an enterprise data product or application from concept to scale, with a customer base of hundreds of enterprise clients.
• Expertise in setting up, developing, and managing offshore development centers.
• Technical Expertise :

Deep understanding of AI / ML technologies and their enterprise applications.

• Strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture.
• Education :

Degree from a premier university. Advanced degree preferred but not required.

• Skills :

Strong leadership and team-building skills with a proven ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.

• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience advising C-level executives.
• Relocation :

Willingness to relocate to Chicago, IL (Relocation assistance provided).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working in a mid-sized company transitioning to enterprise scale.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data products, customer success, and product scalability.

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Relocation assistance to Chicago.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing AI company.

If you're a seasoned technology leader passionate about AI and scaling enterprise products, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join us in building the future of enterprise AI solutions!

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