Deputy CTO (AI Product)

TL;DR

Deputy CTO (AI Product): Leading backend and ML teams to build globally impactful social discovery products with an accent on technical leadership and architecture. Focus on translating business problems into scalable technical solutions and driving execution in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Location: Worldwide (Remote)

Company

hirify.global is one of the world's largest groups of social discovery companies, focusing on solving loneliness and disconnection through a portfolio of globally recognized social entertainment platforms.

What you will do

• Act as the CTO's second-in-command, overseeing backend and ML teams and representing technical leadership.
• Own end-to-end architecture and technical decision-making for all products and features.
• Maintain a hands-on approach by writing code, shipping features, and prototyping functionality.
• Translate business needs into technical results by leading small, focused teams.
• Manage people operations, including hiring, offboarding, compensation, and resourcing.
• Oversee infrastructure, operational administration, and cross-team alignment with C-level peers.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience (8+ years), including hands-on development and technical leadership/management roles.
• Strong backend engineering background with proficiency in C#, Python, or Java.
• Proven track record in people management and team leadership.
• Ability to align technical goals with business objectives in a startup mindset.
• Clear, structured communication and thinking skills.
• Comfortability across the full spectrum of architecture, delivery, and infrastructure.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time remote work opportunity with a "Work-From-Anywhere" culture.
• 28 calendar days of annual vacation plus 7 wellness days per year.
• Health benefit compensation up to $1,000 gross per year for insurance or medical fees.
• Workplace organization reimbursement up to $1,000 gross every 3 years.
• 50% coverage for professional training, international conferences, and meetings.
• Internal gamified gratitude system and referral bonuses up to $5,000.