Chief Technology Officer

Our client just closed a significant round and is building fast. They operate in the cybersecurity space, protecting enterprise infrastructure at scale. The product is proven and now they need someone to own the entire technical vision. This is the first dedicated CTO hire. You are defining the technical direction, not inheriting one. Required 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role (VP Engineering, CTO, or equivalent) Proven track record of scaling engineering organizations in a high-growth startup (Series A–C or post-funding environment) Experience setting and executing long-term technical strategy aligned to business outcomes Deep expertise in cloud architecture, distributed systems, and modern software development practices Hands-on experience building engineering teams across software, security, and infrastructure disciplines Experience leading and scaling remote-first engineering organizations Strong instincts for balancing speed, quality, and security in a resource-constrained environment Comfortable operating as a player-coach; this is a hands-on role with real architectural ownership Nice to Have Background in cybersecurity, SaaS, or defense tech Experience with government or federal contractor environments and relevant compliance frameworks Familiarity with security-focused product development (pen testing tools, SIEM, endpoint security, etc.) Prior experience as a founding or first technical leader Compensation $480–$520K base salary Up to 25% annual bonus Equity Benefits Package Full medical, dental, and vision coverage (company-sponsored) 401(k) with employer match Flexible PTO policy Home office stipend Professional development budget Parental leave Show more Show less