Chief Technology Officer - hybrid (m/f/d)

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent employee

Schedule: Full-time

Seniority: Executive/VP/Director

Location: Hamburg

At JobLeads, we believe every professional deserves a career that inspires growth, purpose, and possibility. Our platform empowers millions of users with intelligent job-matching technology, and now, we’re evolving into a next-generation career intelligence engine. 

As we scale from a high-volume job platform into a cutting-edge, AI-powered experience, we’re seeking bold thinkers and builders to lead this transformation. Our culture thrives on ambition, curiosity, and a shared commitment to meaningful innovation. If you're driven by impact and energized by complexity, you’ll feel right at home here. 
 
Your Mission: Architecting the Future of Professional Career Matching 
As CTO, you'll play the pivotal role of re-architecting our technology foundation to support growth on a global scale, and AI-native experiences. This is more than a tech leadership role, it’s a chance to redefine how people discover and design their careers. 

You’ll join our executive team as a key strategic partner, translating business vision into scalable, resilient systems, and unlocking the full potential of our 50+ engineering team. This is a business-critical, C-level leadership role where your decisions will directly influence the growth trajectory to 150+ employees and beyond. 
 

What You'll Be Doing: 
Technical & Product Vision (The Architect)

• Shape and execute a bold 2–3 year technical roadmap focused on platform scalability, AI integration, and performance.
• Lead the modernization of our tech stack,boosting fault tolerance, developer velocity, and system resilience.
• Partner with the Chief Innovation Officer and AI leadership to build predictive career intelligence features, not just reactive matching.
• Embed yourself in C-suite strategy, aligning business goals (LTV, growth, revenue) with technical outcomes.

People & Leadership (The Coach) 

• Direct and mentor senior tech leaders across engineering, infrastructure, and architecture,scaling a team beyond 70 engineers.
• Craft a talent strategy to attract, grow, andretaintop-tier technical talent, from senior engineers to AI specialists.
• Champion a culture of excellence, inclusion, and psychological safety,where innovation and quality go hand in hand.
• Set a high bar for collaboration, feedback, and continuous learning across all levels of the tech organization.

Operational Excellence (The Optimizer) 

• Own key engineering metrics (including DORA), setting targets for developer experience and system efficiency.
• Manage technology investments, vendor partnerships, and the overall engineering budget to maximize ROI.
• Define and uphold platform-wide SLAs/SLOs, error budgets, and observability standards to ensure global reliability.
• Develop and implement a data strategy that powers AI, analytics, and decision-making, while maintaining regulatory compliance (GDPR and more).

What You'll Need: 

• C-level or senior VP experience scaling engineering organizations within fast-growing SaaS or high-volume digital platforms.
• Proven ability to lead digital transformation,modernizing legacy platforms for scale, speed, and AI-readiness.
• Deep architectural acumen and ability to navigate complex technical trade-offs with senior engineers.
• Hands-on experience taking AI/ML from prototype to production,deliveringreal businessoutcomes.
• Executive-level communication skills and presence, with the ability to influence boards, investors, and non-technical leaders.
• Expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), web architectures, and distributed systems.
• Fluent in English (German is a plus).

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience in job boards, marketplaces, or B2C platforms where scale and user experience go hand in hand.
• Success leading remote-first or distributed engineering organizations across multiple time zones.
• Thought leadership presence in the tech community, whether through conferences, publications, or open source contributions.

 
What You Can Expect On Board: 

• A mission-led, purpose-driven company transforming how professionals navigate their careers.
• A high-impact role at the heart of strategy, technology, and innovation.
• Remote-friendly culture with flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive compensation, equity options, and benefits that reflect our commitment to top-tier talent.
• An ambitious, diverse, and supportive team where your ideas won’t just be heard, they’ll be implemented.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a business-critical role where your vision and leadership will shape the future of a fast-scaling tech company, and redefine an entire industry.  

At JobLeads, we’re not just building a better platform. We’re unlocking better careers, better futures, and better lives. 

If you're ready to architect the future of professional growth, we want to hear from you.