Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Swift HR Solutions; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 230,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SaaS company is seeking a Chief Technology Officer for remote work, requiring strong technology leadership and cloud architecture expertise. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in a technology role, with a proven ability to lead engineering teams. Responsibilities include defining technology vision, overseeing innovations, and ensuring scalable systems. Competitive salary range is $230,000–$260,000 with benefits including healthcare coverage and PTO.

Benefits

Competitive salary

100% employer-paid healthcare

15 days PTO plus 11 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in SaaS.
• Proven success in leading engineering and cloud architecture initiatives.
• Strong full-stack background with modern frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the technology vision and roadmap.
• Ensure systems meet standards for scalability and data protection.
• Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cloud architecture

AI/ML development

Full-stack development

Team mentoring

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Python

SQL

Job description

Overview

Confidential SaaS Company | Remote (U.S.-Based), this is a remote role but must reside within the Pacific Time Zone to support collaboration with core leadership teams.

We’re seeking a seasoned technology leader to help a growing SaaS company transform its data platform into its next phase of scale

The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a key executive leader responsible for setting the technology vision and driving the development, delivery, and scaling of a growing SaaS platform. This role requires a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on leadership to ensure cloud architecture, data infrastructure, and engineering operations are secure, scalable, and compliant within regulated environments.

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are a strategic and pragmatic technology leader who can guide both vision and execution. You thrive in dynamic, growth-stage environments where clarity, speed, and collaboration are key. You bring deep technical acumen, business understanding, and the ability to translate complex technology into meaningful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s technology vision and roadmap across software, data, DevOps, and AI domains.
• Ensure systems, architecture, and infrastructure meet modern standards for scalability, performance, and data protection.
• Lead innovation and guide the adoption of emerging technologies that enhance product value and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement the company’s AI and data strategy, enabling practical application across products and operations.
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams; establish best practices and drive continuous improvement in quality and delivery.
• Partner with Product and business leaders to prioritize features, manage technical debt, and align technology decisions with business goals.
• Oversee vendor relationships, manage technology budgets, and make strategic buy-versus-build decisions to optimize resources.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive technology leadership experience in SaaS or related technology environments.
• Proven success leading engineering and cloud architecture initiatives in a high-growth organization.
• Strong full-stack background with hands-on familiarity with modern frameworks and development tools.
• Cloud expertise (Azure, AWS, or GCP), with a demonstrated ability to build secure, scalable, and compliant SaaS environments.
• Experience managing data engineering, AI/ML development, and analytics platforms (e.g., Databricks, Python, SQL).
• Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary range of $230,000–$260,000, plus annual bonus and equity potential.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees.
• 15 days of PTO plus 11 paid holidays annually.
• 401(k) with company match.