CTO / Technical Co-Founder – AI
CTO / Technical Co-Founder – AI
An elite AI engineering scale-up is launching a new enterprise-focused division and seeks a CTO / Founding Engineering Leader to build it from the ground up.
This is a rare chance to shape both technical strategy and business growth while working directly with executives at global organizations on how they implement generative AI.
The Role
- Define the technical vision and delivery model for enterprise AI solutions.
- Recruit and lead a world-class engineering team.
- Partner with business leadership to secure large-scale contracts.
- Design and deliver production-grade AI systems that solve complex challenges.
- Stay ahead of the curve by turning emerging research into enterprise-ready applications.
What’s Needed
- 8+ years leading technical teams, ideally building or scaling new ventures.
- Proven track record of recruiting and developing top talent.
- Hands-on expertise with AI/LLM systems in production.
- Comfort engaging with C-suite executives and navigating enterprise environments.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong communication skills.
Why Join
- Shape how global enterprises adopt generative AI at scale.
- Build alongside experienced founders and world-class engineers.
- Be part of an engineering-first culture designed for builders.
Despite being a part of a larger, profitable and high growth business, you’ll receive significant equity and a profit sharing model linked to the success of the team as you scale it.
Location: Raleigh–Durham (relocation options available)
Compensation: Competitive salary, 401k with matching, unlimited PTO, health coverage, and more.