# Space Executive — Chief Technology Officer

- Generated: 2026-09-13 06:16:15 PM EDT
- Original/canonical posting: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4454762402/
- Provider: LinkedIn
- Posted: approximately 2026-09-10 06:16 PM EDT (from '3 days ago')
- Elapsed since posting: represented by the provider's relative posting label and approximate Eastern timestamp
- Applicants: Over 200 applicants
- Work model/location: New York, United States; a #RemoteJobs hashtag appears, but no authoritative role-specific remote designation is present
- Compensation: $220,000-$260,000 base plus significant equity
- Travel: Not disclosed
- Positioning track: Executive leader
- Fit outcome: PASS — 89%

## Direct-match strengths

Founding technical leadership, hands-on AI coding, distributed AWS systems, data pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector databases, privacy, team building, and 0-to-1 delivery.

## Hard or material gaps

User-overridden verification gaps: the agency posting does not identify the end employer, and its New York location plus #RemoteJobs hashtag do not authoritatively establish a compatible work model. Confirm remote eligibility and employer identity before proceeding. The posting also reports over 200 applicants; the 89% fit score qualifies for the skill's strictly-greater-than-80% applicant-count exception.

## Evidence map

1. Founding CTO leadership (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct founder and executive evidence.
2. Hands-on AI platform architecture (weight 3, evidence 3/3) — Direct code, architecture, and production operations.
3. Team building (weight 2, evidence 3/3) — Built teams including 11 engineers at IDW.
4. Employer/work model verification (weight 3, evidence 0/3) — Unnamed employer and no authoritative remote designation.

## Keyword diagnostic

Strong direct alignment across founding technical leadership, hands-on AI platform delivery, distributed AWS systems, data pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector databases, privacy, regulated environments, team building, investor communication, and 0-to-1 execution.

## Full normalized job description

Partnering with a top-tier VC, we are leading an exclusive search for an early-stage, well-funded AI infrastructure startup looking for a hands-on technical leader.
If you have a track record of scaling distributed systems and turning complex R&D into production systems, let's connect. (Open to broader CTO/engineering leadership roles across our US venture portfolio if this exact mission isn't a match).
What You'll Own
Core Architecture:
Define the technical roadmap, balancing rapid iteration with resilient system design for high-throughput AI workloads.
Team Building:
Partner directly with the founders to hire the initial engineering, infrastructure, and applied AI teams from scratch.
Hands-On Code:
Lead from the front-reviewing complex codebases, architecting core data pipelines, and optimizing model serving when bottlenecks hit.
Stakeholder & Venture Alignment:
Translate product architecture and milestones into clear business value for investors and enterprise clients.
Security & Scale:
Establish data privacy frameworks and scaling protocols for selling into heavily regulated sectors.
Who You Are
AI-Native Builder:
A hands-on technologist who leverages modern AI coding agents and automated workflows to prototype, test, and ship infrastructure at hyper-velocity-treating code generation as a tool for rapid architecture rather than manual line-by-line typing.
Deep Technical Roots:
Strong foundation in distributed systems, AWS/GCP, and modern AI/data stacks (LLM orchestration, vector databases, or high-performance compute).
Startup Track Record:
Previous background as a founding CTO, VP of Engineering, or Head of Engineering in early-stage startups (Seed to Series B).
Executive Communicator:
Able to seamlessly bridge deep-tech engineering concepts with commercial strategy.
Why This Role
Ground-Floor Impact:
Direct architectural ownership and a seat at the executive table with a high-conviction, tier-one backed portfolio company.
Significant Equity:
Substantial leadership autonomy and equity upside.
Interested, or exploring broader CTO opportunities across our US venture network? Reach out confidentially.
#Hiring #CTO #EngineeringLeadership #ArtificialIntelligence #VC #StartupJobs #SeriesA #RemoteJobs #SpaceExecutive

## Artifact metadata

- Resume: https://bit.ly/4Ahssmy
- Cover letter: https://bit.ly/3UPLrEo
- Validation: PASS — 2-page resume (937 words), 1-page cover letter (231 words); PDF geometry, bounds, annotations, links, and visual pages verified.
- Google Drive used: No