About the RoleThis is a true co-founder seat - not a senior hire executing a predetermined roadmap. As an equal co-founder and CTO, you will own the research agenda, shape the product vision, and build the technical team at an early-stage AI video advertising platform with real traction, a running flywheel, and several consequential technical decisions still deliberately open for you to make.
What You'll Do- Define and drive the company's core research agenda and long-term technical strategy.
- Own product direction end-to-end, from architecture through to user-facing features.
- Make significant, open-ended technical and product decisions independently and with authority.
- Build and lead the engineering team as the company scales.
- Collaborate as an equal co-founder on overall company direction, culture, and strategy.
What We're Looking For- 4-16 years of experience in technical roles, with demonstrated leadership at a senior or founding level.
- Exceptional engineering ability and comfort operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
- Background in AI, machine learning, or generative video/media systems is highly relevant.
- Track record of making high-stakes technical decisions with real ownership and accountability.
- Thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment where key decisions remain open by design.
- Able to commit fully (full-time, 6-7 days per week) and work in person in San Francisco.
Compensation & Benefits- Equity: Equal co-founder equity (~28%).
- Visa sponsorship: Not available.
LocationOn-site in
San Francisco, CA. In-person presence is required.
