Chief Technology Officer

Barcelona Permanente Remoto / híbrido Ver descripción del puesto
A hands-on CTO role leading the transition from a working AI product to true product‑market fit, owning the technical decisions that drive reliability, scalability, and real user adoption. The position also involves building the first engineering team, shaping the technical narrative, and partnering directly with the founding leadership at a pivotal pre‑PMF stage.

Added 03/03/2026

  • Role with founder-level impact
  • Full ownership from day one

¿Dónde vas a trabajar?

The client is an early‑stage, high‑conviction AI startup at a pivotal moment, transitioning from a working product to achieving true product‑market fit. Led by a hands‑on CEO and COO, the company operates with speed, clarity, and a builder mindset, seeking a CTO who will act as a co‑architect of the business and play a foundational role in shaping its technology, culture, and long‑term direction.

Descripción

  • Ship the product to market, ensuring it works reliably for real users.
  • Scale and evolve the architecture with the right balance between speed and long‑term integrity.
  • Build the first engineering team, defining culture, standards, and processes.
  • Lead the technical narrative across fundraising, partnerships, and product positioning.



¿A quién buscamos (H/M/D)?

  • Has built an AI/ML product from 0→1, being directly involved - not just managing or contributing from the outside.
  • Brings pre‑PMF startup experience, comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast‑changing priorities.
  • Still writes code or has recently done so, able to review, debug, and contribute meaningfully in a hands‑on environment.
  • Has hired engineers before and can build an early engineering team with high standards, culture, and rituals.
  • Possesses strong technical depth in AI/ML systems, agents, context modeling, or adjacent domains.
  • Demonstrates a builder mentality, with a bias toward shipping and making decisions decisively.
  • Shows strategic clarity, understanding that technical decisions are business decisions with long‑term impact.
  • Operates with high ownership, taking responsibility when things break and acting without external pressure.
  • Exhibits intellectual honesty, able to say "I don't know," change direction with evidence, and challenge leadership constructively.
  • Is based in Barcelona or willing to relocate, ensuring physical presence with the founding team.



¿Cuáles son tus beneficios?

  • 1-2% equity with founder‑level impact.
  • Competitive salary for the Barcelona market.
  • Hybrid setup with regular in‑person collaboration.
  • Direct work with the CEO and COO, influencing every major decision.
  • A pivotal role shaping the product, team, and architecture at a critical pre‑PMF stage.



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Jordi Aluma
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Resumen de empleo

Sector
Tecnología
Sub Sector
CIO/Director IT
Añadir industria
Technology & Telecoms
Localización
Barcelona
Tipo de Contracto
Permanente
Nombre del consultor
Jordi Aluma
Número de referencia
JN-032026-6961776
Modalidad de trabajo
Remoto / híbrido

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