< More Jobs

Posted on 3/19/2025

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Stealth Startup (Clone)

Ortus Ventures

Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of software development experience
  • Full Stack Developer: Strong experience in building mobile and web applications using Flutter
  • Backend Expert: Proficient in building scalable backend services and APIs (Node.js, Python, or similar)
  • AI Enthusiast: Experience or interest in integrating AI technologies (e.g., image processing, automation)
  • Cloud & DevOps: Comfortable deploying and managing services on AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead technical teams and work collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders
  • Startup Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited resources and a focus on rapid iteration
  • Frontend/Full Stack: Flutter for mobile and web development
  • Backend: Node.js, Python, or similar
  • Cloud Infrastructure: AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Database: PostgreSQL, Firebase, or equivalent

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment: Remote-friendly, with the flexibility to work around your existing commitments

Responsibilities

  • Lead MVP Development: Build and manage the development of a scalable product across iOS, Android, and web using Flutter
  • Define the Tech Stack: Architect the backend services and infrastructure with a focus on scalability and security
  • Hands-On Coding: Be a hands-on Full Stack developer, working on both the frontend and backend during the initial stages
  • AI & Cloud Integration: Oversee the integration of AI-driven features and cloud-based services for seamless data management and automation
  • Product Collaboration: Work closely with the founder to define the product roadmap and prioritize features
  • Build and Scale the Engineering Team: Recruit, mentor, and manage top-tier engineering talent as the company grows
  • Ensure Security and Compliance: Implement best practices in data protection and user privacy

Full Description

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Stealth Startup (AI-Powered Digital Platform)

Location: Houston, TX (Remote-Friendly)

Commitment: Full-Time (Equity-Based)

About Us

We are an early-stage stealth startup working at the intersection of AI, mobile technology, and digital media. Our mission is to transform how users and photographers interact with and experience digital content. We’re building anAI-powered platform that will combine cutting-edge technology, automation, and mobile-first experiences to solve real-world problems in a scalable way.

We’re looking for a technical co-founder (CTO) to lead product development, drive the technical strategy, and help bring our cross-platform solution (iOS, Android, and web) to life. This is an opportunity to get in at the ground floor and shape a disruptive technology-driven business.

What You’ll Do

Lead MVP Development: Build and manage the development of a scalable product across iOS, Android, and web using Flutter.

Define the Tech Stack: Architect the backend services and infrastructure with a focus on scalability and security.

Hands-On Coding: Be a hands-on Full Stack developer, working on both the frontend and backend during the initial stages.

AI & Cloud Integration: Oversee the integration of AI-driven features and cloud-based services for seamless data management and automation.

Product Collaboration: Work closely with the founder to define the product roadmap and prioritize features.

Build and Scale the Engineering Team: Recruit, mentor, and manage top-tier engineering talent as the company grows.

Ensure Security and Compliance: Implement best practices in data protection and user privacy.

Who You Are

Minimum of 5 years of software development experience

Full Stack Developer: Strong experience in building mobile and web applications using Flutter.

Backend Expert: Proficient in building scalable backend services and APIs (Node.js, Python, or similar).

AI Enthusiast: Experience or interest in integrating AI technologies (e.g., image processing, automation).

Cloud & DevOps: Comfortable deploying and managing services on AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Leadership Experience: Proven ability to lead technical teams and work collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders.

Startup Mindset: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with limited resources and a focus on rapid iteration.

Preferred Tech Stack

Frontend/Full Stack: Flutter for mobile and web development

Backend: Node.js, Python, or similar

Cloud Infrastructure: AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Database: PostgreSQL, Firebase, or equivalent

Why Join Us?

Equity-Based Compensation: Equity stake in a high-potential startup, with the potential for future compensation as we scale and secure funding.

Opportunity to Innovate: Influence the product from the ground up and help set the technical vision for the future.

Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest in AI, cloud services, and mobile tech.

Global Impact: Be part of a product that has the potential to reach a global audience.

Flexible Work Environment: Remote-friendly, with the flexibility to work around your existing commitments.

Subscribe to the AI Search Newsletter

Get top updates in AI to your inbox every weekend. It's free!