Regional Field CTO: AI-Driven Security & Tech Strategy

Socket.dev; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Duck Software, Inc. seeks a Regional Field Chief Technology Officer to lead our technical narrative in the market and engage with C-level leaders across enterprise accounts.

The role sits at the intersection of technology, sales, and customer success, translating platform AI/ML capabilities into credible, responsible security narratives. The candidate will speak at industry events, guide strategic architecture reviews, and partner with Sales on enterprise opportunities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive senior technical leadership experience with enterprise customers.
• Proven ability to influence C-level and senior technical stakeholders.
• Deep domain knowledge in application security and AI-related tech.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor for strategic accounts and executive sponsors.
• Lead high-visibility, multi-disciplinary technical engagements across the region.
• Represent Black Duck as a technical evangelist at events and with media.
• Translate AI/ML platform capabilities into credible narratives for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with Sales on strategic opportunities and product roadmap feedback.
• Support RFPs and security questionnaires with authoritative input.

Skills

Senior leadership

C-level engagement

AI/ML in security

Technical storytelling

Public speaking

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAST

SCA

DAST

Job description

Black Duck Software, Inc. seeks a Regional Field Chief Technology Officer to lead our technical narrative in the market and engage with C-level leaders across enterprise accounts.

The role sits at the intersection of technology, sales, and customer success, translating platform AI/ML capabilities into credible, responsible security narratives. The candidate will speak at industry events, guide strategic architecture reviews, and partner with Sales on enterprise opportunities while ensuring