CTO & Co-founder (Robotics Automation)
About The Position
We are looking for a CTO & Co-founder to co-build a startup focused on developing a cutting-edge automation platform using robotics technologies. Together with your co-founder (commercial profile), you will form the core leadership team. This is a highly hands-on founder role, not a corporate executive position. In the early days, you will be the primary builder—architecting the platform, writing code, and integrating technologies. You will play a key role in transforming a bold vision into a functional, scalable product while shaping the company’s technical strategy from the ground up. Your mission is to bridge the gap between complex robotics tech and commercial viability, building a high-performing engineering culture as the company scales.
Requirements
- At least 3+ years of leadership experience in startups or tech companies (e.g., Lead Engineer, Tech Lead, Architect, or CTO).
- At least 3+ years of hands-on experience working with robotics technologies (ROS/ROS2, simulation environments, computer vision, or control systems).
- Strong software engineering background with proven experience in building scalable platforms, products, or deep-tech architecture from scratch.
- Entrepreneurial mindset – you understand that pragmatic execution and shipping fast beat perfect, over-engineered code in an early-stage setup.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for operating effectively in fast-paced, high-uncertainty environments.
- Fluent Polish and English (spoken and written).
Nice To Haves
- Experience in robotics automation platforms, IoT, cloud-edge architecture, or industrial automation.
- Experience working with hardware + software integration (mechatronics, embedded systems).
- Background in deep-tech, AI, or engineering-driven startups.
- Experience participating in fundraising processes and explaining technical concepts to non-technical investors.
Responsibilities
- Co-managing the company alongside the commercial co-founder, aligning technical strategy with business goals.
- Hands-on development & prototyping: Architecting and building the MVP of the robotics automation platform.
- Technical Strategy: Defining the tech stack, software/hardware architecture, and product scalability roadmap.
- R&D and Innovation: Monitoring robotics, AI, and automation trends to maintain a competitive technological edge.
- Team Building: Recruiting, leading, and mentoring a small, agile team of top-tier engineers.
- Product-Tech Alignment: Translating customer feedback and market needs into robust technical requirements.
- Engineering Culture: Creating an internal culture focused on code quality, ownership, rapid iteration, and high execution standards.
- Infrastructure & Security: Setting up internal dev processes, CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring data security/compliance.
Benefits
- Co-founder role with real, equal influence over company direction and technical ownership.
- Opportunity to build and lead a robotics startup from scratch
- Remuneration: at least PLN 17 000 net B2B + VAT
- Equity package in the co-created startup
- Support from an experienced startup studio and capital group
- Access to industry experts and startup-building know-how
- Fast decision-making and a high-impact environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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