CTO (Chief Technology Officer)

Company: Newchip
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

Executive Austin, Texas, United States Full time We're looking for the crazy ones that are going to change the world.
Newchip is a global startup focused software suite that provides world changing early-stage startups with the tools, skills, mentorship, and network necessary to successfully raise, build, and scale their businesses to exit. We're a veteran founding team with decades of experience, numerous acquisitions under our belts, and we're looking for the next member of our team. We've helped fund over $150M into companies and are looking for team members that want to truly help startups by connecting them to our services and product suite. If you're looking to make a difference in the world while also generating personal success, this role will provide you with the mentorship, leadership, and long-term growth potential to make that dream a reality. Mission Statement: We deliver results and set the standard for entrepreneurs and investors everywhere. That being said, we're a 100% personal meritocracy so before we move forward do you fit our core company values?

• Personal Integrity - We take ownership for our responsibilities and do what we say we will do no matter what.
• Humble & Coachable - We have respect for authority and experience, but also a hunger for constant feedback.
• Self Motivation - We strive to learn, grow, and constantly improve ourselves so that we can contribute to the team.
• Gritty Resolve - We face down all adversity, we take all criticism, and we get knocked down, but we always get back up.
• Passionately Ambitious - We put everything into our work because accomplishing the team goal, equals personal success. About you---
  • You have experience with startups, SaaS, and technology products
  • You have a passion for entrepreneurship, startups, and love Shark Tank
  • You can connect with, lead, and influence executive decision-makers
  • You have the ability to hire, build, and retain high performance teams We are looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of our business. You will communicate with employees, stakeholders and customers to ensure our company's technologies are used appropriately. Strategic thinking and strong business acumen are essential in this role. We expect you to be well-versed in current technological trends and familiar with a variety of business concepts. If you are also an excellent communicator and public speaker, we'd like to meet you. Responsibilities
    • Develop technical aspects of the company's strategy to ensure alignment with its business goals
    • Discover and implement new technologies that yield competitive advantage
    • Supervise system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency
    • Build quality assurance and data protection processes
    • Monitor KPIs and IT budgets to assess technological performance
    • Use stakeholders' feedback to inform necessary improvements and adjustments to technology
    • Communicate technology strategy to partners and investors Requirements
      • Proven experience as a CTO or similar leadership role
      • Knowledge of technological trends to build strategy
      • Understanding of budgets and business-planning
      • Ability to conduct technological analyses and research
      • Leadership and organizational abilities
      • Strategic thinking
      • Problem-solving aptitude
      • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus
      • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a revolutionary space working with hundreds of startups
      • Market leader in compensation to include: salary, performance incentives, and equity/stock options
      • Organizational remote team culture with team flown in quarterly to meet up at our HQ in Austin, Texas
      • Comprehensive team Medical, Insurance, Dental, Vision, Disability, and 401k Program Benefits
      • Leader in PTO: 14 Days Vacation, 10 Company Holidays Per Year, 4 Days Medical Leave, & Election Day
      • Monthly planned company, departmental, and team outings to build team culture and engage community Newchip does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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