We are an ambitious AI FinTech Stealth Startup, poised to disrupt financial services subindustry in North America through AI and LLM-powered solutions. We already have a product MVP and first customers. Now, we are looking for a CTO / Head of Engineering (AI & Full-Stack) to join on our team.
As the CTO / Head of Engineering (AI & Full-Stack), you will be the first full-time engineering person in the company, playing both a hands-on development role and a leadership role as we scale. In the early stages, you will be heavily involved in coding, product development, and architecting the platform. As the company grows, you will transition into building and leading a team of engineers, shaping the technical strategy, and driving innovation as we expand.
This role offers the opportunity to shape the engineering culture and technology stack.
Responsibilities
I. Architecture & Foundation Building:
- Define the technology stack for web development and build the initial architecture for scalability and security.
- Implement best practices for full-stack development, AI integration, and cloud infrastructure.
- Ensure the technical platform is positioned for rapid growth, scalability, and the best security practices.
II. AI & Machine Learning Focus:
- Lead the implementation of AI features including natural language processing (NLP), RAG, and multi-agent architecture.
- Evaluate emerging AI technologies and trends to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
III. Hands-On Development:
- Serve as the primary engineer, writing clean, scalable, and efficient code across the stack.
- Design and implement AI-driven features, full-stack applications, and core systems from the MVP.
- Work closely with other founders to translate the product vision into a technical roadmap.
IV. Strategic Growth & Team Leadership:
- As we grow and secure additional funding, hire and mentor a team of engineers across AI, backend, and frontend disciplines.
- Transition into a leadership role, overseeing engineering operations, product development, and technical strategy.
- Build a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Experience:
- 4+ years of full-time experience in software engineering in a Tier-1 company with expertise in AI and full-stack development.
- Experience in building products from scratch.
- Proven ability to write production-level code and design scalable architectures.
- Previous experience in FinTech is a plus, but not required.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in AI/LLM technologies (e.g., RAG, LlamaIndex, LangChain).
- Strong skills in full-stack development (e.g., Python, Node.js, React).
- Expertise in DevOps: cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), usage of 3rd party solutions in the cloud, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Effective previous work with Databases.
- Ability to architect systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.
Soft Skills:
- Self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders.
- A passion for problem-solving and building world-class products from the ground up.
Cities from which we consider candidates:
- in US: San Francisco Bay Area and New York;
- in Canada: Toronto.
Compensation also includes shares of the company.
