Deputy CTO, AI Product

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Serve as the CTO's deputy for the backend and machine learning teams, capable of demonstrating technical leadership in the absence of the CTO.

• Take ownership of architecture and technical decision-making for products and features from start to finish.

• Remain actively involved — engage with the code and deploy features yourself, and prototype functionalities as required.

• Convert business challenges into technical solutions: lead a small team (5–10 people) and a business requirement towards a successful implementation.

• Guide team members: handle hiring, offboarding, compensation and resourcing decisions, as well as team synchronization.

• Ensure alignment and coordination across teams, collaborating with peers at the CTO/CDO level.

• Oversee infrastructure, architecture, and the operational/administrative aspects without considering them beneath you.

• Propel execution in a dynamic environment where priorities are frequently changing.

⛳️ Requirements

• Robust backend engineering background — you conceptualize architecture and can design systems mentally (C# / Python preferred; strong experience with Java or other backend languages is also acceptable).

• Truly hands-on: still coding and capable of delivering features independently.

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technical and business objectives.

• Proven experience in people management (hiring, team leadership, resource allocation).

• Proficient across the full spectrum: architecture, delivery, infrastructure, and operational tasks.

• Startup mentality — you thrive in small, flat teams and lead by example.

• An enduring curiosity — even after years in the field, you are eager to explore new avenues.

• Clear and structured thought and communication: you respond to questions directly, and when uncertain, you can clearly express your uncertainties.

• Extensive experience (8+ years), including hands-on development and a role in technical leadership or management.

🏝️ Benefits

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY for full-time work.

• 28 calendar days of vacation annually.

• 7 wellness days per year that can be utilized for personal matters or recovery without needing to take sick leave.

• Bonuses of up to $5000 for successfully recommending applicants for company positions.

• 50% coverage for professional training, international conferences, and meetings.

• Corporate discounts for English language lessons.

• Health benefits: If not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will reimburse up to $1,000 gross per year per employee, to be used for personal health insurance or medical expenses for oneself and immediate family (spouse, children).

• Workplace organization: The company provides all employees with a fully equipped workplace and necessary equipment (desk, chair, wifi, etc.) at our offices or co-working spaces.

• For other locations, the company offers reimbursement of workplace expenses up to $1,000 gross every three years, based on paychecks. These funds can be used for co-working space rental or home office setup (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) over those three years.

• An internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and redeem them for merchandise, team-building events, massage vouchers, etc.