CTO and Cofounder

Company Description SeekCars.AI is an AI-powered platform that delivers personalized vehicle recommendations based on individual needs, preferences, and regional factors. The company focuses on transforming how people select and compare vehicles by using advanced data-driven insights. SeekCars.AI serves a diverse, multilingual audience, reflecting its global and regional ambitions. The platform is designed to simplify complex purchase decisions and improve the overall car-buying experience. Team members join an early-stage environment with significant opportunity to shape the product and technology roadmap._________________________Job Title: Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Reports to: CEO & Cofounder __________________________Role SummaryThe Chief Technology Officer (CTO) serves as a Co-Founder and the senior technology executive at SeekCars.AI, responsible for overseeing all technological aspects of the company. The CTO will lead the development and implementation of the AI-powered automotive decision platform, establish the company's technical vision, and drive technological innovation throughout the organization's growth from startup through global expansion. This role is critical in building and scaling the core AI algorithms and technology infrastructure that power SeekCars.AI's competitive advantage in the automotive decision-making market. CTO must be able to participate in the initial funding of the startup until a funding is secured later on in the Preseeding / Seeding investment rounds.Main Responsibilities1.   Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for SeekCars.AI's AI-powered automotive platform2.   Lead the design, development, and deployment of the company's core technology infrastructure and AI algorithms3.   Build, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering, AI/ML, and data science teams4.   Make strategic decisions regarding technology investments, architecture, and platform evolution5.   Oversee the development of proprietary AI models for vehicle comparison, recommendation, and analysis6.   Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of all technology systems as the company expands globally7.   Drive innovation through research and development initiatives in AI, machine learning, and data analytics8.   Collaborate with the CPO and product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions9.   Establish technology standards, best practices, and development methodologies10. Manage technology budgets, resource allocation, and vendor relationships11. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to maintain competitive advantage12. Represent the company's technical capabilities to investors, partners, and at industry events13. Develop and implement data governance and security policies to protect user information14. Oversee the integration of third-party technologies and APIs into the SeekCars.AI platformCore Competencies• Technical Leadership: Ability to set technical direction and inspire engineering teams• AI/ML Expertise: Deep understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies• Strategic Thinking: Capacity to align technology strategy with business objectives• Innovation Management: Skill in fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement• Problem Solving: Advanced analytical and creative problem-solving abilities• Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders• Team Building: Talent for recruiting, developing, and retaining top technical talent• Project Management: Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects• Adaptability: Flexibility to pivot technology direction based on market feedback and business needs• Decision Making: Sound judgment in making technology investment and architecture decisionsQualifications• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or related field• 10+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in senior management• Proven track record of building and scaling technology platforms, preferably in consumer-facing applications• Deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, particularly in recommendation systems and data analytics• Experience leading engineering teams through rapid growth phases• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and microservices architecture• Knowledge of data security, privacy regulations, and compliance requirements• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices• Background in automotive technology or related fields is highly desirable• Understanding of UX/UI design principles and their technical implementationKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)• Platform reliability and uptime metrics (99.9%+ availability)• AI recommendation accuracy and personalization effectiveness• Technology development velocity and sprint completion rates• System scalability performance under increasing user loads• Technical debt management and code quality metrics• Innovation output (patents, research publications, new features)• Engineering team growth, productivity, and retention• Technology budget management and ROI• Security incident metrics and vulnerability management• User satisfaction with platform performance and featuresExperience Required• Building and scaling technology platforms from concept to global deployment• Leading the development of AI/ML systems in production environments• Managing distributed engineering teams across multiple locations• Implementing cloud-native architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)• Developing mobile and web applications with high user engagement• Working in fast-paced startup environments with limited resources• Collaborating with product, design, and business teams• Presenting technical concepts to investors and board members• Managing technology vendor relationships and partnerships• Implementing data security and privacy protection measures