About the Role:
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering function and drive the development of cutting-edge AI applications. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for defining technical architecture, leading technical strategy, and building a high-performing technical culture.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, with a strong background in AI/ML development and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions. They will also possess excellent communication skills and be able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define technical architecture across AI, ML, backend, frontend, and data infrastructure
* Lead technical strategy and direction for the engineering function
* Build and manage a high-performing technical culture
* Collaborate with product leaders to prioritize initiatives and drive delivery
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
* 10+ years in software engineering, with 2+ years in a technical leadership role
* Experience developing enterprise-grade AI tools or platforms for large U.S. companies
* Strong skills in backend, full-stack, or AI/ML development
* Proficiency with Python and integrating LLMs via APIs
* Hands-on with AI tooling such as LangChain, vector databases, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) workflows
* Solid grasp of DevOps fundamentals: Docker, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Fluent in English with excellent communication skills
What We Offer:
* A high-impact leadership role where your decisions will shape how we design and deliver AI products for some of the world's largest companies
* A collaborative team of AI strategists, designers, and business builders to partner with
* Opportunity to build the engineering culture and capability of a company focused on deploying real-world AI solutions
Work Location & Flexibility:
This is a full remote position, open exclusively to candidates based in Portugal. You can work from anywhere in the country with no mandatory office days.