Chief Technology Officer
About The Position
Chief Technology Officer Who We Are Zinda Law Group is one of the fastest-growing personal injury law firms in the country. Zlayt AI is our legal tech SaaS arm — built to transform how law firms operate through intelligent automation, AI-powered workflows, and modern software platforms. We move fast, we build bold, and we are not interested in the way things have always been done. We are looking for a CTO who is wired the same way. The Opportunity This is not a title. This is a builder's seat at one of the most exciting intersections in tech right now - AI+ Legal . As CTO, you will architect and launch the technology platforms that power Zlayt AI and support Zinda Law Group's operations. You will be hands-on from day one — writing code, launching products, and integrating AI into everything we touch — while simultaneously hiring and building the engineering team around you. If you need a large team before you can ship, this role is not for you. If you can go from idea to MVP in days and have a bias for action that borders on obsessive, keep reading. What You Will Do Build & Launch Products Architect and ship new AI-powered SaaS platforms and legal tech products Take ideas from concept to working product at high velocity Launch MVPs fast, iterate faster Lead AI Integration Embed AI and automation into every layer of the product stack Identify and implement cutting-edge AI tools that compress timelines and multiply output Build AI-powered features that create real competitive advantage in the legal space Own the Technical Architecture Design scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure Establish system integrations, APIs, and automation pipelines Ensure platform uptime, security, and performance at scale Build the Team Hire and develop a world-class engineering team as the company scales Set development standards, CI/CD workflows, and sprint cadences Create an engineering culture obsessed with speed and quality Drive Technology Strategy Define and own the long-term technology roadmap Evaluate emerging technologies and bring the best ones into our stack Partner with the CEO and COO to align technology with business growth What We Are Looking For 10+ years of software engineering experience Proven track record of launching products from 0 → 1 Deep experience with AI tools, LLMs, and automation platforms Strong technical architecture and cloud infrastructure experience Startup or high-growth company background — you know what it means to build with limited resources Experience hiring and scaling engineering teams SaaS platform development experience This Role Is NOT For You If… You have only managed engineers but never built systems yourself You need a fully staffed team before you can produce results You move slowly, plan endlessly, or require consensus to act You have never launched a product from scratch You are not obsessed with AI and automation Zinda Law is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law. By submitting this application I understand Zinda Law may use review publicly available information about me in order to assess my suitability for employment. Disclaimer This job description outlines the general nature and responsibilities of the role but is not an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or requirements. Duties may be adjusted as needed, and team members may be asked to perform other tasks as assigned, in compliance with applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Proven track record of launching products from 0 → 1
- Deep experience with AI tools, LLMs, and automation platforms
- Strong technical architecture and cloud infrastructure experience
- Startup or high-growth company background — you know what it means to build with limited resources
- Experience hiring and scaling engineering teams
- SaaS platform development experience
Responsibilities
- Build & Launch Products Architect and ship new AI-powered SaaS platforms and legal tech products Take ideas from concept to working product at high velocity Launch MVPs fast, iterate faster
- Lead AI Integration Embed AI and automation into every layer of the product stack Identify and implement cutting-edge AI tools that compress timelines and multiply output Build AI-powered features that create real competitive advantage in the legal space
- Own the Technical Architecture Design scalable, reliable cloud infrastructure Establish system integrations, APIs, and automation pipelines Ensure platform uptime, security, and performance at scale
- Build the Team Hire and develop a world-class engineering team as the company scales Set development standards, CI/CD workflows, and sprint cadences Create an engineering culture obsessed with speed and quality
- Drive Technology Strategy Define and own the long-term technology roadmap Evaluate emerging technologies and bring the best ones into our stack Partner with the CEO and COO to align technology with business growth
Benefits
- Performance Bonuses: Tied to product launches, engineering velocity, and platform adoption
- Equity / Profit Participation: Available for exceptional candidates who build core platforms
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
