Temporary CTO — Lead Strategy, Ship Outcomes Flexible Hours

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

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.