Co-founder & CTO

vocal AI; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 237,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocal AI is seeking a visionary Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technological vision and product development for cutting-edge AI solutions in the finance sector. This executive role involves defining strategic direction, building a high-performing team, and collaborating with industry leaders to revolutionize AI infrastructure using a flexible remote working model, with the opportunity for significant equity in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary coupled with significant equity

Flexible remote work arrangements

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in architecting, developing, and deploying complex AI infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience building impactful AI products at leading global AI companies.
• Ability to translate business goals into a clear technical strategy and product roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute technology strategy and product roadmap for AI solutions.
• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of AI infrastructure.
• Build, mentor, and grow a world-class engineering and data science team.

Skills

AI Infrastructure

Leadership

Strategic Vision

Job description

Location: Flexible Remote (with travel to Abu Dhabi/Dubai, UAE)

Are you a visionary AI leader with a passion for building robust, enterprise-grade solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment?

Vocal AI is on a mission to revolutionize how regulated financial institutions leverage artificial intelligence. Based in the vibrant innovation hubs of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, we're building cutting-edge AI infrastructure designed to meet the rigorous demands of the financial sector. Our journey begins in the UAE, expanding rapidly into KSA and the wider MENA region, with ambitions for a global footprint.

We are seeking a Co-founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technological vision, product development, and engineering teams. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI in finance and drive significant impact from the ground up.

Your Co-founders are seasoned financial industry leaders with a proven ability to deliver multi-million dollar projects and generate over $3 billion in revenues for top tier global organizations and banks such as ADCB, Microsoft, Visa & Checkout. They will complement your technical expertise by overseeing all commercial and operational facets of the business, including fundraising, sales, operations, finance, and HR, ensuring you can concentrate on building our cutting-edge AI infrastructure.

As a Co-founder & CTO, you will be a senior leader with the critical responsibility to:

• Define and execute Vocal AI's core technology strategy and product roadmap for banking-grade AI solutions.
• Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of secure, scalable, and compliant AI infrastructure tailored for regulated financial institutions.
• Build, mentor, and grow a world-class engineering and data science team.
• Instill a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and rigorous quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO and other co-founders on strategic business development, fundraising, and partnership initiatives.
• Stay ahead of emerging AI/ML trends, financial technology advancements, and regulatory requirements.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven Experience in AI Infrastructure: Extensive hands-on experience in architecting, developing, and deploying complex AI infrastructure.
• Big Tech AI Product Background: Demonstrable experience building impactful AI products at leading global AI companies such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Apple, or NVIDIA.
• Leadership & Team Building (Preferred but not essential): A track record of successfully building, leading, and scaling high-performing technology teams.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to translate business goals into a clear technical strategy and product roadmap.
• Domain Aptitude (Preferred but not essential): While direct financial services experience isn't mandatory, a strong understanding of or ability to quickly grasp the unique requirements, compliance needs, and security protocols of regulated financial institutions is a significant advantage.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Comfortable navigating the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup.
• Flexible Remote Work: This position offers flexible remote work arrangements. However, a willingness to travel periodically to our hubs in Dubai and Abu Dhabi is essential for strategic planning and team collaboration.
• Compensation: This is a Co-founder role offering a competitive salary coupled with significant equity. The precise equity stake will be proportioned based on the applicant's salary demand, reflecting a true partnership model.
• Welcoming Talent: We specifically encourage applications from talented individuals who may have been impacted by recent industry layoffs. Your valuable experience is highly welcome here.

If you are a passionate and experienced AI leader ready to build the next generation of financial AI infrastructure, we want to hear from you.

Join Vocal AI and help us redefine the future of finance with AI!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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