Chief Technology Officer

Careerscape is recruiting on behalf of our client, a growing technology-driven company in Miami, for an experienced Chief Technology Officer to lead its engineering organization and technology vision. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive leadership team and shape the strategic direction of a company investing heavily in product innovation, platform scalability, and modern engineering practices.

The day-to-day blends hands-on technical leadership with boardroom strategy, moving fluidly between architecture reviews, budget planning, and mentoring engineering leaders. The ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology and business, is energized by building high-performing teams, and has a track record of translating ambitious product roadmaps into scalable, secure, and reliable systems.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $160,000 - $210,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company technology strategy in alignment with business goals
• Lead, mentor, and scale the engineering, architecture, and IT organizations
• Oversee software architecture decisions and technology stack selection
• Partner with the CEO and executive team on product and business strategy
• Establish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development processes
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, and infrastructure investments
• Drive cybersecurity strategy and ensure data privacy and compliance standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential business impact
• Oversee cloud infrastructure strategy, scalability, and system reliability
• Represent the technology function to investors, partners, and customers

Requirements

• 10 years of progressive technology leadership experience, including executive roles
• Proven track record leading and scaling engineering teams of 30 or more
• Deep expertise in modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices
• Experience setting technology strategy that supports rapid business growth
• Strong background in cybersecurity, data governance, and regulatory compliance
• Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to boards and investors
• History of successful product launches and platform scaling initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required
• MBA or advanced technical degree preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive equity and performance-based bonus structure
• 401k with employer match
• Generous paid time off and company holidays
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• Executive leadership development and coaching support
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and conference budget
• Relocation assistance available
• Parental leave program

ABOUT CAREERSCAPE

Careerscape is a staffing and recruiting firm connecting talented professionals with employers across administration, operations, healthcare, finance, technology, customer support, and professional services.

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