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Freelance Cto Startup Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Chief Technology Officer

Denver, CO · On-site

$250 - $360/hr

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

CTO

Tampa, FL · On-site

Founding Engineer/CTO Location: Tampa, FL (Preferred) / Remote Our client is a Seed-Found startup in Tampa, Florida. This is an incubation product spinning out of a Commercial Real Estate company.

CTO

Tampa, FL · Remote

Founding Engineer/CTO Location: Tampa, FL (Preferred) / Remote Our client is a Seed-Found startup in Tampa, Florida. This is an incubation product spinning out of a Commercial Real Estate company.

CTO

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Bachelor's degree CTO Co-Founder Healthcare Payments AI Startup, New York, NY | In-Person Our client is looking for an exceptional CTO (This is not an advisory CTO role, but hands‑on) to lead ...

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 ...

Chief Technology Officer Apply now Job no: 5109211 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Richmond (City), Virginia Categories: Information Technology Title: Chief Technology Officer State Role ...

Chief Technology Officer

Richmond, VA · On-site

$180 - $220/hr

Chief Technology Officer State Role Title: Info Technology Manager II Hiring Range: Up to $200,000 (Commensurate with experience) Pay Band: 7 Agency: Department of Social Services Location: DSS HOME ...

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How much do freelance cto startup jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance cto startup in the United States is $166,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Cto Startup vs Freelance Software Developer?

AspectFreelance Cto StartupFreelance Software Developer
CredentialsTechnical leadership, experience in product developmentProgramming skills, technical certifications
Work EnvironmentStrategic, leadership-focused, startup projectsProject-based, coding, development tasks
Employer & IndustryStartup founders, small tech companiesVarious industries, clients needing software solutions
Search & Comparison IntentLeadership, product strategy, technical consultingCoding, software development, project execution

Freelance Cto Startup professionals focus on leading product development, strategic planning, and technical decision-making for startups. In contrast, Freelance Software Developers primarily handle coding, building software solutions, and executing development tasks. While both roles require technical skills, the Cto role emphasizes leadership and strategic oversight, whereas the developer role centers on technical execution.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Cto Startup job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $166,511 per year, or $80.1 per hour.

Chief Technology Officer

Carepool

Denver, CO • On-site

$250 - $360/hr

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Job description

Join as CTO for our software engineering department as we scale! As a tech company ourselves, this is a crucial role. We offer competitive compensation with sizeable equity option negotiable.

We’re a niche competitor which goes up against big tech, directly. We’re market leaders in our space which is within healthcare delivery.

Role is responsible for developing technological processes to go from $5M in revenue to $50M within 2 years. Adopt the existing technology stack hire the teams to continuously build better products.

We’re hiring a CTO now with our Series A raise. 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 exact resources necessary to put the plan into action; and oversee the entire process from start to finish.

We’re at a turning point where there is a small margin for error. We need to rely on strategic planning for growth and development. This is why a CTO who’s been through high growth in a leadership capacity is a necessity.

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