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Chief Technology Officer - US-Based

Toptal
Location
United States
Posted
5 days ago
Department
SLT
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 15+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience
  • Deep, current, hands-on command of modern AI engineering
  • Experience deploying agentic systems at scale
  • Proven ownership of resourcing and workforce planning
  • Experience leading a globally distributed, remote team
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree in a related field
  • Experience in a high-volume, two-sided marketplace or multi-tenant platform
What the job really is

As the Chief Technology Officer at Toptal, you will lead the product and engineering teams with a strong focus on integrating AI into the company's core architecture. Your role involves creating and managing AI strategies, overseeing technical architecture, and ensuring high productivity within the engineering team. You will be hands-on in both coding and strategic decision-making, driving initiatives that enhance operational excellence and team performance.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • The role requires a high level of hands-on involvement, not just oversight
  • Expectations for rapid execution and measurable outcomes may lead to a high-pressure environment
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