Field CTO: Market-Facing Tech Leader & Architect

8th Light, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness package

Learning stipend

Flexible PTO with floating holidays

New parent leave

Job summary

8th Light, Inc. is a US-based technology solutions provider that partners with clients to solve meaningful challenges through strategy, design, AI solutions, and deep engineering expertise.

The role emphasizes market-facing work, strong communication, and leadership by influence. The candidate should bring a track record of winning enterprise engagements, speaking publicly, and shaping market offerings, with demonstrable relationships in cloud or AI platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in custom software consultancies.
• Ability to pitch honestly and stand behind commitments.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ROI conversations with executives.

Responsibilities

• Join deal teams to win engagements, shaping scope and staffing as needed.
• Represent the firm in market events, talks, and client meetings.
• Refine service offerings and market positioning based on client insights.
• Identify platform and AI partner opportunities to generate new business.
• Drive go-to-market direction and messaging for opportunity selection.

Skills

Strategic selling

Enterprise sales

Public speaking

Relationship building

Industry knowledge

Tools

Cloud platforms

AI platforms

Job description

8th Light, Inc. is a US-based technology solutions provider that partners with clients to solve meaningful challenges through strategy, design, AI solutions, and deep engineering expertise.

The role emphasizes market-facing work, strong communication, and leadership by influence. The candidate should bring a track record of winning enterprise engagements, speaking publicly, and shaping market offerings, with demonstrable relationships in cloud or AI platforms.