Job: CTO Candidate Profile

Experience:

• Proven experience building and leading engineering teams larger than the current company size
• Experience managing teams of 10-20+ engineers
• Worked within companies generating $5-15M+ NET ARR or PE-backed businesses
• Expertise in scaling platforms for high growth and global expansion
• Extensive experience hiring engineering talent with a strong network
• Demonstrated success in creating training programs for engineering teams

Product Development Sense:

• Strong product intuition, capable of performing as CPTO if required
• Deep understanding of user-centric design, product-market fit, and rapid iteration cycles
• Proven ability to mentor Product Managers and Product Owners

Technology Vision:

• Passionate about AI and its future applications
• Proactively identifies opportunities to automate and innovate internal processes through AI
• Skilled at leveraging AI to develop new product features or entirely new business lines

Technical Skills:

• Capable of conducting comprehensive system architecture audits and identifying performance bottlenecks
• Experienced in tech stack selection aimed at future-proofing the company
• Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, scalable architecture, API integrations, and modern DevOps practices
• Preference for candidates with experience in marketplaces, B2C/B2B SaaS, or mobile applications

Leadership Traits:

• Inspiring leader who fosters loyalty, trust, and a strong organizational culture
• Proven mentorship track record, advancing junior engineers to senior roles
• Cross-functional collaborator comfortable engaging with Product, Operations, Marketing, and Sales teams
• Strong business acumen, balancing innovation with profitability
• Strategic mindset with a holistic understanding of product and business goals, driving sustainable growth and optimization
• Maintains a strong founder’s mindset and hunger for long-term success

Cultural Fit:

Demonstrates core values:

• Teamwork
• Dedication
• Consistency
• Transparency
• Perseverance
• Respect
• Empathy

Bonus Points:

• Passionate about soccer (football)—actively follows or participates in the sport
• Still engages in hands-on coding if needed
• Prior experience in sports-tech, marketplaces, or community-driven platforms
• Well-connected within the Colombian tech ecosystem, able to attract top local talent
• Hands-on leader willing to dive into technical contributions when necessary