Next Step Systems

Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home

Next Step Systems$200K — $250K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong technical foundation in system architecture and large-scale systems.
  • Proven experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and make sound technical decisions.
  • Experience in building or leading high-performing engineering teams.
  • Strong judgment on technical trade-offs and engineering priorities.
  • Comfortable in fast-paced, early-stage environments.
  • Excellent communicator with team alignment skills.

Responsibilities

  • Define long-term architecture for AI systems and infrastructure.
  • Evaluate trade-offs between rapid iteration and long-term design.
  • Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and adaptable.
  • Guide key decisions on model integration and data pipelines.
  • Translate product direction into technical execution with engineers.
  • Structure engineering workstreams and align team priorities.
  • Establish engineering culture and maintain high standards.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Savings plan options
  • Paid time off (PTO)
Full Job Description
Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Required, Work From Home

We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who can think clearly about systems, make strong technical decisions, and help build the engineering organization from the ground up. The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be part of founding team to shape the technical direction of the company, while helping build a strong engineering team across the globe. This position is 100% Remote.

MUST BE WILLING TO TAKE A 60 MINUTE CODING ASSESSMENT.

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Responsibilities:

Technical Direction:

- Define the long-term architecture for AI systems, infrastructure, and developer platform.

- Evaluate trade-offs between speed of iteration and long-term system design.

- Ensure systems are designed for scalability, reliability, and long-term evolution.

- Guide key decisions across model integration, data pipelines, distributed systems, and product architecture.

Engineering Leadership:

- Work with engineers to translate product direction into clear technical execution.

- Help structure engineering workstreams and keep teams aligned on priorities.

- Maintain high engineering standards while keeping the team focused on shipping.

- Establish engineering culture, development practices, and technical standards across the company.

Building the Team:

- Build and scale a world-class engineering team across key talent hubs including China and US.

- Identify strong technical leaders and help build a high-quality engineering organization.

- Define hiring standards and interview processes to maintain a high engineering bar.

Coordination and Execution:

- Work closely with product, research, and leadership teams.

- Ensure technical workstreams move forward smoothly across teams and locations.

- Help resolve cross-team technical and execution challenges.

Qualifications

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Qualifications:

- Strong technical foundation in system architecture, large-scale systems, distributed architecture.

- Artificial Intelligence (AI) experience required.

- Ability to reason clearly about complex systems and make pragmatic technical decisions.

- Experience building or leading high-performing engineering teams.

- Strong judgment on technical trade-offs and engineering priorities.

- Comfortable operating in early-stage environments with high ambiguity.

- Clear communication and ability to align teams.

- We are particularly interested in candidates who enjoy building teams, superior products and shaping engineering organizations.

Benefits include medical insurance, Dental, Vision, Savings Plan Options, PTO, etc.

About Next Step Systems

Next Step Systems is an IT recruitment firm that specializes in placing professionals in the technology industry. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Next Step Systems' clients include startups, mid-sized companies, and Fortune 500 corporations. The company's services include contingency search, retained search, and contract staffing. Next Step Systems has a team of experienced recruiters who have a deep understanding of the technology industry and its trends.
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Size
50 employees
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Founded
1995

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