Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer

Company Overview

We are a mid‑sized AI‑driven product company specializing in delivering cutting‑edge enterprise solutions to a growing customer base. As we scale to meet the demands of hundreds of enterprise clients, we seek a dynamic and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and execution.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our organization and drive innovation in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Role Overview

As the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s technological vision and ensuring the successful development, delivery, and scaling of our enterprise AI products. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and leader, fostering a culture of innovation while balancing operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership
- Define and execute the company’s long‑term technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
- Oversee the end‑to‑end development and scaling of enterprise AI products to hundreds of enterprise customers, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Team Development
- Set up, develop, and manage offshore development centers to complement in‑house engineering teams.
- Build, mentor, and retain a high‑performing, collaborative technical team aligned with company culture and values.

• AI/ML Focus
- Drive innovation in AI/ML technologies, staying ahead of industry trends to ensure our products remain competitive and cutting‑edge.
- Ensure AI/ML solutions meet enterprise‑grade security, scalability, and compliance standards.

• Strategic Advisory
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing strategic counsel on technology trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Partner with cross‑functional leaders to ensure technology supports and drives business growth.

• Culture Building
- Cultivate a technology‑driven, collaborative, and innovative culture that balances creativity and execution.
- Embrace diversity and inclusion while fostering a workplace that values adaptability and resilience.

Requirements

• Experience
- Proven track record as a CTO or equivalent senior leadership role for a significant period in mid‑sized or enterprise‑level organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in taking an enterprise data product or application from concept to scale, with a customer base of hundreds of enterprise clients.
- Expertise in setting up, developing, and managing offshore development centers.

• Technical Expertise
- Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their enterprise applications.
- Strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture.

• Education
- Degree from a premier university. Advanced degree preferred but not required.

• Skills
- Strong leadership and team‑building skills with a proven ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams.
- Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience advising C‑level executives.

• Relocation
- Willingness to relocate to Chicago, IL (Relocation assistance provided).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a mid‑sized company transitioning to enterprise scale.

• Strong understanding of enterprise data products, customer success, and product scalability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.

• Relocation assistance to Chicago.

• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

• Opportunity to lead and shape a rapidly growing AI company.

If you’re a seasoned technology leader passionate about AI and scaling enterprise products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join us in building the future of enterprise AI solutions!

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