Chief Technology Officer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Harrison Clarke. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$300,000.00/yr - $400,000.00/yrCompany OverviewWe are a seed-stage startup currently in stealth revolutionizing an entire industry with cutting edge technology creating precision sensors and redefining an entire space. As a founding team member, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our technical vision, building our product from the ground up, and driving our startup’s success.As the Founding CTO, you will be the technical visionary and leader responsible for defining and executing the company’s technology strategy. You will oversee the development of our product, build and lead a high-performing engineering team, and ensure our technology aligns with our business goals. This is a hands-on role requiring both strategic leadership and technical expertise in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Vision & Strategy:Define and articulate the company’s technical vision, architecture, and roadmap in alignment with business objectives.Identify and implement scalable, innovative technologies to drive product development and competitive advantage.Stay ahead of industry trends to ensure our technology remains cutting-edge.Product Development:Lead the end-to-end development of our core product, from ideation to deployment and iteration.Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while establishing best practices for the engineering team.Oversee system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.Recruit, mentor, and lead a world-class engineering team as the company grows.Foster a collaborative and innovative engineering culture.Establish processes for agile development, code reviews, and continuous integration/delivery.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner closely with the CEO, product, and business teams to align technical initiatives with customer needs and business goals.Work with external stakeholders, including investors, partners, and vendors, to communicate technical vision and progress.Operational Excellence:Oversee technical operations, including infrastructure, cloud services, and cybersecurity.Ensure robust testing, monitoring, and maintenance of systems to deliver a reliable product.QualificationsExperience:7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.Proven track record of building and scaling technology products, ideally in a startup or early-stage environment.Experience as a founder or early employee at a startup is a strong plus.Leadership & Communication:Exceptional leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and building high-performing teams.Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to wear multiple hats in a fast-paced environment.Mindset:Passion for solving hard problems and building innovative solutions from fortable with ambiguity and thriving in a dynamic, resource-constrained startup environment.Strong sense of ownership and accountability for the company’s technical success.What We OfferEquity: A significant equity stake as a founding team member, offering the opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success.Impact: The chance to shape the technical foundation of a high-growth startup and make a meaningful impact.Autonomy: Freedom to make critical technical decisions and build a world-class engineering organization.Growth: A collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.Seniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesSoftware Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and Information ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Harrison Clarke by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Chief Technology Officer” roles.Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)San Francisco, CA $237,000.00-$355,000.00 4 days agoSan Francisco County, CA $200,000.00-$450,000.00 2 weeks agoRedwood City, CA $332,000.00-$498,000.00 3 weeks agoSan Francisco, CA $200,000.00-$352,000.00 2 weeks agoPublic Relations Vice President (B2B Technology)San Francisco, CA $145,000.00-$195,000.00 2 months agoVice President, AI Infrastructure ProductsRedwood City, CA $276,000.00-$414,000.00 1 minute agoVice President, Earned Media & Content Development (Gaming & Tech)San Francisco, CA $185,000.00-$220,000.00 2 weeks agoSenior Vice President, Earned Media StrategySan Francisco, CA $160,000.00-$235,000.00 1 day agoSan Francisco, CA $225,000.00-$275,000.00 6 days agoFremont, CA $130,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week agoSenior Vice President / General Manager, Operating Unit Lead - 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Created: 2025-09-17