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.