Founding CTO

In close cooperation with our partner, a confidential company in the music and sound industry, we are seeking an experienced and visionary Founding CTO (M/F/d) in Zurich (CH).

Together with the CEO you will be in charge of the foundation and design of a one-of-its-kind tech start-up that develops innovative IT solutions that establish trust and reliability in media in the age of AI.

Be the pioneer in defining and designing the technological direction and product development of cutting-edge technology for identifying manipulated media content.

For reasons of confidentiality, no name of our partner nor details regarding qualifications, expertise or responsibilities will be divulged in this JD.

In order to enter the process, it will be necessary to sign a confidentiality agreement / NDA prior to a first call.

• As part of the founding team, you will develop and execute the future IT strategy and design the underlying IT roadmap including an innovative product vision in close coordination with the CEO
• You will be responsible for building and leading a talented tech team and expanding the team up to 10 employees, including the development of appropriate team structures and culture
• You will drive the development of innovative robust customercentric IT solutions together with your team of experts
• You will play a key role in fundraising activities including sourcing and pitching investors the new innovative solutions and building longterm and trusting relationships with them
• You have a holistic view of the purpose, business strategy and technology of the company and are committed to the successful contribution of your team to it

• You have advanced handson experience in AI or machine learning preferably with the delivery of endtoend data solutions
• You have experience in the creation and realization of digital products from the early idea stage throughout prototyping to implementation
• You have extensive experience in building startups or alike setups and therefore have strong skills in managing and building distributed, Englishspeaking teams
• You have the ability to communicate target grouporiented and are interested in working with investors to secure funding
• You are able and willing to work in a fastmoving environment with a high level of complexity

• Flexible location: Zurich, Switzerland plus flexible remote working options
• Meaningful work: You will have a strong impact in shaping a oneofakind digital AI product
• Modern tech stack: Your experiences drive the product and tech stack, make it your own
• Salary: Competitive salary package with equity options (please note, that due to confidentiality no figures will be communicated in this JD)

In an exclusive collaboration with our partner, we assure you a smooth, efficient, highly individual and first and foremost confidential process.