Chief Technology Officer

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding Engineer FinTech & AI | Berlin, Germany | €130,000–€180,000 + Equity We’re working with an ambitious, high-growth technology business operating at the intersection of FinTech, AI and automation. As the company continues to scale its platform and expand its engineering capabilities, it is looking to appoint a Chief Technology Officer/Founding Engineer to lead its next stage of technical growth. This is a senior leadership opportunity for a technology leader who can combine strategic direction with strong technical understanding, building high-performing teams and delivering scalable, innovative products. The Role As CTO/Founding Engineer, you will take ownership of the company’s technology strategy, engineering organisation and technical roadmap. Key responsibilities will include: - Technology Strategy: Define and execute the long-term technology vision, ensuring it supports the company’s commercial objectives and growth plans. - Engineering Leadership: Build, develop and lead high-performing engineering teams across software engineering, data and AI. - Platform & Architecture: Oversee the design and development of scalable, secure and reliable technology platforms. - AI & Automation: Drive the adoption of AI, machine learning and automation to enhance products, operations and customer experience. - Product Collaboration: Work closely with the CEO, founders and Product leadership to translate business priorities into technical solutions. - Delivery & Execution: Establish engineering best practices, improve development processes and ensure consistent delivery. - Technical Culture: Create an environment that encourages ownership, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. What We're Looking For - Proven experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, Engineering Director or senior technology leader. - Experience scaling engineering teams within a high-growth technology, SaaS or FinTech environment. - Strong understanding of modern software architecture, cloud infrastructure and distributed systems. - Exposure to AI/ML, LLMs or automation-led products. - Experience building and scaling customer-facing platforms in complex or regulated environments. - Strong commercial awareness and the ability to align technology decisions with business objectives. - Comfortable operating at both strategic and technical levels. The Opportunity - €130,000–€180,000 annual base salary, depending on experience. - Equity participation. - Significant ownership of the technology vision and engineering strategy. - Opportunity to shape and scale a growing technology organisation. - Close collaboration with founders and executive leadership. - The chance to influence innovative FinTech and AI-driven products. Interested? If you're currently leading technology within a FinTech, SaaS or AI business, or considering your next CTO-level opportunity, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation. Apply directly or get in touch for further details.