CTO

Energy Innovation Corp; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 177,000 - 352,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching

Health coverage

Flexible hours

Job summary

Airbnb is seeking a temporary CTO in Topeka, KS to own time management and raise the standard across the organization. The role demands strong communication and 16+ years of general experience, with a focus on turning complex problems into measurable outcomes.

The package includes a salary range of $177,000–$352,000, coaching, coverage, and flexible temporary hours suited for seasoned general professionals.

Qualifications

• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• Proven track record delivering results as a c-level CTO
• The patience to mentor without taking over the keyboard
• A point of view on Airbnb's space, sharpened by your own reading
• Sound instincts for reading a room you've never been in before
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for teamwork
• Calm under the unpretentious chaos a c-level role tends to generate

Responsibilities

• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Turn ambiguous Creativity requests into shipped, measurable outcomes
• Keep Interpersonal Skills handoffs warm so Topeka partners never feel dropped
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
• Push back, respectfully, when a Decision Making shortcut will cost us later
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly

Skills

CTO experience

Airbnb domain knowledge

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Calm under chaos

C-level leadership

Job description

A temporary CTO role with Airbnb is open, and the bar is simple: own Time Management, raise the standard, repeat. Match 16 years and Communication to this Topeka job and you unlock $177,000 - $352,000, a temporary schedule, and steady upward room.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the boring middle of a project, not just the kickoff
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Turn ambiguous Creativity requests into shipped, measurable outcomes
• Keep Interpersonal Skills handoffs warm so Topeka partners never feel dropped
• Keep skills current through ongoing training and self-directed learning
• Push back, respectfully, when a Decision Making shortcut will cost us later
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly

What You'll Bring

• Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
• Proven track record delivering results as a c-level CTO
• The patience to mentor without taking over the keyboard
• A point of view on Airbnb's space, sharpened by your own reading
• Sound instincts for reading a room you've never been in before
• A collaborative mindset and genuine enthusiasm for teamwork
• Calm under the unpretentious chaos a c-level role tends to generate

Airbnb is a deeply-curious company in Topeka, KS that turns complex general problems into simple, elegant solutions. The team trusts each other to do the right thing without constant oversight or micromanagement.

The package speaks for itself: $177,000 - $352,000, coaching, coverage, and the flexible temporary hours that candidly-kind general pros expect.

We are reviewing Self-Motivation and Organization backgrounds on a daily basis for this seat.

Got 16 of general experience itching for a new home? This is the door.