Chief Technology Officer
Denver, CO · On-site
Our startup growth plan includes a CTO who has experienced a fast-paced startup in the past. Lead technical direction for your product development; create and execute a strategic plan; identify the ...
Denver, CO · On-site
Our startup growth plan includes a CTO who has experienced a fast-paced startup in the past. Lead technical direction for your product development; create and execute a strategic plan; identify the ...
Denver, CO · On-site
Our startup growth plan includes a CTO who has experienced a fast-paced startup in the past. Lead technical direction for your product development; create and execute a strategic plan; identify the ...
New York, NY · Hybrid
Stealth Startup - legal AI Role: CTO Location: NYC - hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite Reporting directly to the CEO, we are looking to hire a CTO to accelerate product development. The role will ...
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New York, NY · Hybrid
Stealth Startup - legal AI Role: CTO Location: NYC - hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite Reporting directly to the CEO, we are looking to hire a CTO to accelerate product development. The role will ...
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250 - $500/hr
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... startup to a company at scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$250 - $500/hr
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... startup to a company at scale. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Stealth Startup -- legal AI Role: CTO Location: NYC -- hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite Reporting directly to the CEO, we are looking to hire a CTO to accelerate product development. The role will ...
Stealth Startup -- legal AI Role: CTO Location: NYC -- hybrid schedule 3 days/week onsite Reporting directly to the CEO, we are looking to hire a CTO to accelerate product development. The role will ...
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
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This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
Cedar Park, TX · On-site
$180 - $240/hr
This is not a traditional CTO role centered primarily on managing an engineering department. We are looking for a highly technical, hands-on builder and technology leader who understands how modern ...
Dallas, TX · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Use AI as a force multiplier across the development lifecycle This is not a ceremonial CTO role ... Understands capital efficiency and startup constraints * Moves fast while staying pragmatic
Dallas, TX · On-site
$120 - $160/hr
Use AI as a force multiplier across the development lifecycle This is not a ceremonial CTO role ... Understands capital efficiency and startup constraints * Moves fast while staying pragmatic
The CTO will lead large, multidisciplinary engineering teams and will be responsible for designing and delivering the next 1-3 generations of Client 's core products. This role is not advisory, not ...
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The CTO will lead large, multidisciplinary engineering teams and will be responsible for designing and delivering the next 1-3 generations of Client 's core products. This role is not advisory, not ...
The CTO will serve as a senior technology executive, customer advisor, industry ambassador, and strategic partner to Future Tech's leadership, sales, engineering, and partner teams. This individual ...
The CTO will serve as a senior technology executive, customer advisor, industry ambassador, and strategic partner to Future Tech's leadership, sales, engineering, and partner teams. This individual ...
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the company ... Experience in a startup environment preferredAt BAMF Health, our top priority is patient care. To ...
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$180 - $260/hr
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the company ... Experience in a startup environment preferredAt BAMF Health, our top priority is patient care. To ...
West Chester, OH · On-site
Chief Technology Officer Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Full-time Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in West Chester, Ohio, that's expanding its Shared Services team. Job Title:
West Chester, OH · On-site
Chief Technology Officer Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Full-time Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in West Chester, Ohio, that's expanding its Shared Services team. Job Title:
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$180 - $320/hr
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the company ... Experience in a startup environment preferred. Highlights include: * Employer paid High Deductible ...
Grand Rapids, MI · On-site
$180 - $320/hr
The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is responsible for defining and executing the company ... Experience in a startup environment preferred. Highlights include: * Employer paid High Deductible ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
Rochester, NH · On-site
Chief Technology Officer, Rochester, NH We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to fill the role of Chief Technology Officer. This critical position will work closely with the executive ...
Rochester, NH · On-site
Chief Technology Officer, Rochester, NH We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to fill the role of Chief Technology Officer. This critical position will work closely with the executive ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
The Opportunity This is a hands-on CTO role for a leader who stays close to the work and builds ... of a startup to a company at scale. What You Will Own First 12 Months - Outcomes * Get and stay ...
$25.5K - $48.3K
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$132.1K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$116.8K - $139.6K
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The median wage is $158.1K / yr.
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$162.4K - $185.2K
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A CTO (Chief Technology Officer) in a startup is responsible for overseeing the company’s technology strategy, product development, and engineering team. They play a key role in building the tech infrastructure, making crucial architectural decisions, and ensuring scalability. In early-stage startups, a CTO often codes and actively contributes to product development, while in later stages, they focus more on leadership and strategy. Their role is essential in aligning technology with business goals and driving innovation.
As a CTO at a startup, you’ll frequently encounter challenges such as managing limited resources, rapidly iterating on product development, and balancing technical debt with new feature innovation. Additionally, you’ll often need to support hiring and mentoring a technical team while aligning technology choices with evolving business needs and investor expectations. These challenges are typically addressed through agile planning, fostering a culture of open communication, and prioritizing tasks that deliver the most value to the business. Startups value CTOs who can remain hands-on when required yet also provide strategic oversight and lead the company through periods of rapid change.
To thrive as a CTO at a startup, you need deep technical expertise, a proven track record in software development or engineering leadership, and experience scaling technology solutions, often backed by a relevant degree. Familiarity with cloud platforms, agile project management tools, and compliance frameworks (like SOC 2 or GDPR) is commonly expected. Strong soft skills such as strategic vision, adaptability, and effective communication are essential to lead and motivate diverse teams in a fast-paced environment. These skills are vital for driving innovation, aligning technology with business goals, and guiding early-stage companies to sustainable growth.
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