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Overview of the Role

We are seeking a forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our Executive Leadership Team and drive the company’s hardware and technology strategy. In this role, you will oversee the development, deployment, and support of innovative hardware-based prop tech solutions within the hospitality, healthcare and multifamily industries.

Beyond technical mastery, you must be comfortable speaking to audiences—from all-company meetings to industry conventions and potentially trade shows. Your ability to articulate forward-thinking ideologies and translate them into clear, succinct paths will be essential, as you share our technology vision with executive teams, staff, and an ever-growing customer base.

The ideal candidate is both a futurist and a technologist, adept at foreseeing and navigating industry shifts, new device protocols, and emerging technologies long before they disrupt our field. As CTO, you will lead the direction of our RF, IP, IoT, and AI technology solutions, ensuring that our infrastructure remains reliable, scalable, and secure. A strong understanding of common device languages, connectivity protocols, and technology stacks is crucial. You’ll also bring deep experience in hardware engineering and system integration, especially where networking, access control, energy management, and smart building ecosystems converge.

What You’ll Own

• Lead the development and implementation of a technology roadmap with a focus on hardware innovation and integration.
• Oversee the design, testing, and deployment of hardware solutions in IoT, AI, and RF/IP-based technologies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technology professionals.
• Establish partnerships and collaborate with industry leaders to stay at the forefront of hardware innovation.
• Drive the evolution of technology solutions, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic goals and customer needs.
• Ensure robust technology infrastructure, focusing on reliability, scalability, and security.

What You Bring

• Technical Expertise
  • RF-Based, IP-Based, and IoT Technologies
  • Extensive knowledge of signal transmission methods and their application in large-scale deployments.
  • Device Languages & Protocols
  • Familiarity with ZigBee, Z-Wave, BLE, BACnet, Thread, Matter, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi HaLow, MQTT, and Wi-Fi protocols, as well as how they are used and deployed in MDU and hospitality environments.
  • Managed Wi-Fi
  • Proficiency in discussing and strategizing around IP-based Wi-Fi environments for complex network topologies.
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Strong engineering background with an emphasis on hardware integration and system-level design.
  • Proven Prop-Tech Solutions Track Record
  • Demonstrated success delivering technology solutions in a hardware-focused company, ideally encompassing end-to-end product development and lifecycle management.
• Leadership Skills
  • Proven experience in a leadership role within a technology department.
  • Ability to engage with and lead a team of technology and engineering professionals.
  • Capable of guiding the company through a technology roadmap and steering business strategies.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively manage a team and interact with stakeholders.
  • Ability to work across different facets of the business to support strategic goals.
• Strategic Vision
  • Ability to drive the company’s technology strategy forward, particularly in integrating AI and other innovative solutions.
  • Capability to navigate and establish partnerships for technological advancement.
• Education and Industry Experience 
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (or equivalent years of experience).
  • Experience in industries related to IoT, smart building IT operations, along with hospitality or residential multifamily is highly beneficial.
  • Prior work experience in companies known for strong technology leadership is a plus. 

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Brand-new office in Midvale, stocked kitchen, onsite gym & Peloton
• Wellness perks including an onsite masseuse and mental health support
• Robust benefits package: medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, 401(k) match
• A culture that values innovation, growth, and having fun while doing it

Who We Are

We provide reliable property technology, including managed Wi-Fi, TV, phone, cabling, access control, and smart building solutions hotels, senior living communities, and apartments. Guided by accountability, integrity, innovation, and exceptional support, we’re committed to creating better experiences for our customers and their guests and residents. Join us in living the Groove Way and shaping the future of property technology.