Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Location: London (4–5 days per week on-site)Type: Full-timeOverviewWe are looking for a hands-on Chief Technology Officer to lead the technical direction of an early-stage AI company. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical depth with the ability to build and scale a world-class engineering culture. You will work closely with the founders to shape product strategy, oversee technical delivery, and define the roadmap that takes the company from prototype to scale.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the company’s long-term technical vision and architectureLead the design, development, and deployment of AI products and infrastructureManage and grow a small, high-performing engineering and research teamOversee end-to-end product development cycles, from ideation to deliveryEvaluate and implement best practices in model development, MLOps, and data securityContribute to product strategy, technical partnerships, and investor discussionsMaintain a strong understanding of the latest advancements in AI and applied machine learningEnsure efficient scaling of systems, pipelines, and infrastructure as the business growsPreferred ExperienceProven experience in a senior technical leadership role within an AI, ML, or data-driven companyStrong understanding of modern AI architectures, LLMs, or multimodal systemsExperience managing small engineering or research teamsStrong knowledge of cloud platforms, containerization, and MLOps toolingTrack record of taking an AI product from research or prototype stage to productionExcellent communication skills and ability to work closely with non-technical stakeholdersExperience in a start-up or scale-up environmentWhat We OfferOpportunity to shape the direction of a growing AI company from the ground upAutonomy to build and lead the technical functionCompetitive salary and equity packageCollaborative, fast-moving environment based in central London
Nathan Wills