About the job
About Huzzle
Huzzle connects talented professionals with leading startups and tech companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. The firm partners with high-growth organizations in SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Web3, focusing on direct placements that allow engineers to join in-house teams and contribute meaningfully to product and company growth.
About the Client
This role is with an early-stage, venture-backed startup led by experienced founders. The company is building a platform designed to reshape how businesses operate in a digital-first world. With early traction and ambitious goals, the team is seeking a technical leader to shape its technology and culture from the ground up.
Role Overview: Chief Technology Officer / Head of Engineering
The CTO / Head of Engineering will define and execute the company’s technical direction, from early product development through to scaling. This founding leadership position combines hands-on engineering with high-level strategy, offering a rare chance to influence both the product and the future engineering organization.
Collaboration with founders, investors, and future team members is central to the role. The CTO will drive technical innovation, help set company strategy, and play a key part in building a strong engineering culture.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and communicate the company’s technical vision, architecture, and roadmap.
- Lead product development from MVP through to a robust, scalable platform.
- Decide on the tech stack, infrastructure, and system design.
- Recruit, mentor, and grow the engineering team.
- Set up engineering processes, best practices, and performance standards.
- Work closely with founders on business strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit.
- Oversee the scalability, security, and reliability of all systems.
- Represent engineering in executive discussions with stakeholders and investors.
Technology Stack
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript; Python experience is a plus
- Frontend: React
- Backend: Node.js, Wasp (easy to learn)
- Infrastructure: Cloudflare Workers/R2, PostgreSQL, Docker
- AI & APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Bedrock, Openrouter
- Development Tools: Cursor, Augment, Git, Linear
What a Typical Day Looks Like
- Join focused standup meetings to align on goals.
- Prototype new features that connect UX, backend, and AI orchestration.
- Share product demos via Loom, collaborate with founders on Slack, and deploy updates quickly.
- Map out user flows, sketch mockups, or evaluate technical trade-offs as needed.
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
