Chief Technology Officer

Alfa AI; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Job summary

ALFA AI GmbH in San Francisco is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to build and lead the engineering organization for an early-stage AI charity-focused business. You will drive technology strategy, oversee product development, and partner with founders to shape the company’s technical vision in a hybrid SF environment.

The role offers a competitive base salary with equity and the chance to influence impact-driven technology at scale while working closely with non-profit partners.

Qualifications

• Proven technology leadership track record in senior roles.
• Experience leading engineering teams in AI or software platforms is preferred.
• Bonus for nonprofit or charitable-giving platform experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a high-performing engineering team in a fast-growing AI company.
• Define and execute the technology strategy and architecture across all product areas.
• Collaborate with founders to shape the business and product roadmap from an early stage.

Job description

We’re hiring a Chief Technology Officer to build an engineering team and lead technology at an early-stage AI business focused on charitable giving.

You’ll need a strong technology leadership track record, with recognised company experience or standout achievements. Nonprofit or charitable-giving platform experience is a bonus, but not essential.

The package is a competitive base salary plus approximately 5–7% equity, depending on the agreed package. You’ll work hybrid in San Francisco alongside the founders and help shape the business from an early stage.