CTO / Head of Engineering
About The Position
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include high-growth startups, venture-backed tech companies, and innovative platforms across SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Web3. Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client—where you’re hired in-house as a core team member, with real ownership and long-term upside. About the Company Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup building a category-defining platform designed to reshape how businesses operate in a digital-first world. Backed by experienced founders and strong early traction, the company is now hiring a founding technical leader at the C-level to define and scale its technology vision. Job Summary We’re seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding Engineer to lead the company’s technical strategy, architecture, and execution from zero to scale. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor and shape not only the product, but the entire engineering organization, culture, and long-term technical vision. You will operate as both a hands-on builder and strategic leader, working closely with the founding team, investors, and future hires to drive product innovation and company growth.
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of experience in software engineering, with leadership experience
- Proven track record of building and scaling products in startup environments
- Strong full-stack expertise with the ability to remain hands-on when needed
- Experience leading engineering teams and setting technical direction
- Deep understanding of system architecture, scalability, and cloud infrastructure
- Strong business acumen and ability to align technology with company goals
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a Founding Engineer, Head of Engineering, or CTO is highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the company’s technical vision, architecture, and roadmap
- Lead full-stack product development from MVP to scalable platform
- Make high-impact decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design
- Build and scale the engineering team, including hiring and mentoring top talent
- Establish engineering processes, best practices, and performance standards
- Collaborate with founders on company strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit
- Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of all systems
- Represent the technical function at the executive level with stakeholders and investors
Benefits
- 💰 Competitive salary (based on experience)
- 📈 Significant equity stake with early-stage upside
- 🏢 Work onsite in San Francisco alongside founders and leadership team
- 🚀 True ownership over product, engineering, and long-term technology vision
- 🧠 Collaborate with experienced founders and top-tier investors
- 🎯 Opportunity to build and lead a world-class engineering organization
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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
