JOB SUMMARY :
As CTO, you will lead the technology function of portfolio of B2B SaaS businesses undergoing strategic transformation under new ownership. Youll work closely with the CEO, investors, and cross-functional leadership to drive a product-led strategy, scale infrastructure, and build engineering excellence. This role is ideal for a technology leader who has built SaaS businesses from the ground up and is excited about building high-impact, AI-driven software products that can scale globally.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Technology Leadership & Vision :
- Define and own the technology roadmap aligned with business goals and scaling strategy.
- Lead architectural modernization, platform migration, and integration of AI, ML, and automation technologies.
- Drive innovation and ensure the product is built on scalable, secure, and future-proof technology.
Team Building & Execution :
Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team with a strong culture of agility, ownership, and performance.Establish modern engineering best practices and delivery frameworks across product, DevOps, and QA.Set KPIs and drive velocity, code quality, and accountability across teams.Product & Business Partnership :
Partner closely with product, sales, and customer success teams to improve customer experience and retention.Translate market needs into platform capabilities and drive faster release cycles and product improvements.Evaluate and integrate third-party solutions or acquisitions as part of growth and expansion strategies.Strategic Scaling & Portfolio Growth :
Implement data-driven systems and scalable architectures for global SaaS growth.Support future fundraising, due diligence, and strategic acquisitions with strong tech narratives.Be open to taking on additional CTO / Tech Advisor roles across other SaaS companies in the portfolio as needed.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
Must-Haves :
1724 years of total experience with at least 810 years in senior technology leadership roles in SaaS businesses.Proven experience in scaling a B2B SaaS company from early to growth stage (0100 journey or founder / CTO experience).Deep understanding of SaaS architecture, cloud platforms (AWS / GCP), multi-tenant systems, and security standards.Strong knowledge of modern engineering practices including CI / CD, DevOps, and Agile delivery.Preferred / Bonus :
Experience in founding or co-founding a SaaS product company.Exposure to applied AI / ML, LLMs, automation, or data platforms in a SaaS context.Previous experience working with PE / VC-backed companies or in turnaround scenarios.Entrepreneurial mindset with high ownership and bias for execution.(ref : hirist.tech)
