Chief Technology Officer

Toolkit For Founders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Toolkit For Founders seeks a Chief Technology Officer to guide the technology vision, strategy, and execution for its founder-centric SaaS platform. This full-time, remote role oversees engineering, sets architectural standards, and ensures performance, reliability, and security across the product.

You will lead distributed teams, prioritize projects with product and business stakeholders, evaluate new tools, and champion best practices for development and deployment while driving innovation to

Qualifications

• Strong background in building and scaling modern web platforms/SaaS products.
• Experience designing scalable, secure systems aligned with business goals.
• Demonstrated project management for complex initiatives.
• Ability to mentor distributed engineering teams in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology vision, strategy, and execution for the platform.
• Oversee engineering teams, set architectural standards, and ensure high performance.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to align initiatives.
• Evaluate new tools/frameworks and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Software development

Product development

Distributed team leadership

Cloud infrastructure

Security & privacy

IT strategy & architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Toolkit For Founders is a free, curated vendor recommendation platform that supports small and medium business founders in finding and connecting with relevant service providers. Founded in 2026, the company focuses on helping teams access vetted solutions across payroll, employer of record, fund administration, SOC 2, online banking, and international hiring. The platform offers affiliate discounts, special offers, and ongoing support, enabling founders to streamline operations and reduce the time spent on vendor selection. Toolkit For Founders is building a modern, founder-centric ecosystem that simplifies critical operational decisions and helps businesses scale efficiently.

Role Description

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading the overall technology vision, strategy, and execution for Toolkit For Founders. The CTO will oversee the design, development, and scaling of the platform, guiding software engineering efforts, setting architectural standards, and ensuring high performance, reliability, and security. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing engineering teams, prioritizing and planning projects, collaborating with product and business stakeholders, and aligning technology initiatives with company objectives. The CTO will also drive innovation, evaluate and implement new tools and frameworks, establish best practices for software development and deployment, and support continuous improvement across the technology organization.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Software Development and Product Development, with experience building and scaling modern web platforms or SaaS products.
• Proficiency in IT Strategy and Architecture, including designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems aligned with business goals.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver complex initiatives on time and within scope.
• Experience leading and mentoring distributed engineering teams, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture in a remote environment.
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure, security best practices, and data privacy requirements.
• Ability to partner effectively with product, operations, and commercial teams, translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Previous leadership experience in a startup or growth-stage company is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.