Co-Founder & CTO Position | EdTech Startup (Potential Unicorn)About Us: We're building the next generation of educational technology that will transform how millions learn globally. Our platform addresses a $5.5B+ immediate market opportunity by combining cutting-edge AI, adaptive learning, and personalized education delivery. We're on track to reshape the future of education while creating significant value for all stakeholders.The Role: We're seeking a visionary technologist to join as Co-Founder & CTO, leading our technical strategy and building our founding engineering team. You'll have significant equity ownership and the opportunity to shape a product that impacts millions of learners globally.Ideal Background:8+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in leadership rolesTrack record of architecting and scaling complex technology platformsDeep expertise in AI/ML, preferably with experience in educational applicationsPrevious startup experience, ideally in founding or early-stage rolesStrong background in cloud infrastructure and distributed systemsExperience building and leading high-performing engineering teamsCore Responsibilities:Define and execute the technical vision and roadmapBuild and lead the founding engineering teamArchitect scalable solutions using cutting-edge technologiesMake key technical decisions that will shape our platform's futureWork closely with the CEO to align technical strategy with business goalsDrive innovation in AI-powered learning experiencesEstablish engineering culture, processes, and best practicesRequired Technical Skills:Expert-level proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript)Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)Deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their practical applicationsExperience with microservices architecture and distributed systemsKnowledge of security best practices and data privacy regulationsFamiliarity with modern DevOps practices and toolsLeadership Qualities:Outstanding communication and team-building abilitiesStrategic thinking with ability to translate vision into executionStrong product sense and user-centric mindsetProven ability to recruit and mentor top engineering talentExperience in agile methodologies and rapid iterationComfort with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environmentWhat We Offer:Significant equity ownership (expect 30-40%)Opportunity to shape a billion-dollar marketWorld-class team and advisory boardLatest tools and technologiesRemote-first culture with flexible work arrangementsImpact: You'll be instrumental in building technology that democratizes quality education and creates lasting impact in the lives of millions. Our solution addresses critical gaps in the current educational landscape, with potential to become the next unicorn in the edtech space.Requirements:Must be willing to commit full-timeAbility to start within 1-2 monthsStrong alignment with our mission to transform educationProven track record of shipping successful productsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)If you're passionate about education, technology, and building something transformative, we'd love to talk. Please send your resume along with a brief note about why you're interested in this opportunity.Note: We're looking for someone who can commit to this journey long-term and has the drive to build a category-defining company. Only applicants with demonstrated experience in scaling technology platforms will be considered.Location: Remote (with occasional travel for team meetings)
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Co-Founder of a educational technology startup (potential unicorn)