Founding CTO: Build Cutting-Edge Tech & Lead Team

Harrison Clarke; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity stake

Impact on company development

Autonomy in decision-making

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A seed-stage startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding CTO to define and execute its technology strategy. The role involves leading product development, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Candidates should have at least 7 years of software engineering experience and have a track record in startups. This opportunity includes equity and the chance to shape a high-growth company's technical foundation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling products in a startup.
• Experience as a founder or early employee at a startup is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and articulate the company’s technical vision and roadmap.
• Lead product development from ideation to deployment.
• Recruit and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Oversee technical operations and infrastructure.
• Align technical initiatives with customer needs and business objectives.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software engineering

Problem-solving

Team building and mentoring

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

A seed-stage startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding CTO to define and execute its technology strategy. The role involves leading product development, mentoring a high-performing engineering team, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Candidates should have at least 7 years of software engineering experience and have a track record in startups. This opportunity includes equity and the chance to shape a high-growth company's technical foundation.