Jack & Jill
CTO / Head of Engineering (+ Equity) at early-stage industrial tech startup
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Job Title
CTO / Head of Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company Description
Early-stage industrial tech startup
Job Description
Join as the first technical hire and CTO at a venture-backed startup bridging physical and digital engineering. You will own the entire technical roadmap, from building full-stack software to leading R&D for physical systems. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a company operating in the aerospace and defense sector.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
- True founding role with maximum ownership as the very first technical hire in a venture-backed business.
- Unique opportunity to work at the intersection of mechanical and software engineering within high-impact industries.
- Backed by top-tier venture capital, providing the resources and runway to build a transformative product from zero to one.
What You Will Do
- Lead the architecture and development of the entire technical stack, including front-end, back-end, and design.
- Drive research and development initiatives, integrating mechanical engineering principles with sophisticated software systems.
- Collaborate directly with the founder to define the product roadmap and execute the technical vision for the company.
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The ideal candidate
- Strong background in both software engineering and mechanical engineering, ideally with experience in aerospace, defense, or robotics.
- Proven track record of building in high-stakes environments, whether at a fast-paced startup or a major manufacturing firm.
- Highly driven, proactive builder who thrives in early-stage ambiguity and can handle everything from coding to hardware design.
Who are Jack & Jill?
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How does this work?
- Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
- Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
- If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
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