Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Title: Chief Technical Officer (CTO)

Location: New York, USA or Remote

Company Overview:

Palazzo is at the forefront of integrating AI with interior design, redefining creativity and innovation within the industry. Our mission is to leverage the power of conversational AI and other advanced technologies to transform the global landscape of interior design. We invite you to join us as our CTO, a pivotal role aimed at harnessing cutting-edge LLMs, diffusers, and beyond, to shape the future of design technology.

Role Overview:

As Chief Technical Officer, you will spearhead the architectural development and strategic direction of our applications. This role demands a visionary leader passionate about driving R&D efforts, fostering collaboration across departments, and leading our product evolution. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing and delivering features that set new industry standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategize alongside the CEO and product teams to define and implement the product feature roadmap.
• Establish and oversee a dedicated R&D team to tackle intricate AI-related challenges.
• Architect and refine application structures with a focus on microservices and scalability.
• Cultivate and lead a comprehensive full-stack development team.
• Manage reporting on team progress, product development, and strategic alignment to executive leadership.
• Monitor development and production costs, ensuring alignment with roadmaps and schedules.

Requirements

Technical Proficiencies:

• AI Skills: Expertise in Python (minimum 5 years), application of AI technologies (LLMs, diffusers, Zero-Shot, etc.), and proficiency in AI frameworks (Torch, CUDA, TensorFlow). Familiarity with hardware acceleration technologies and cloud infrastructure (AWS, serverless architectures) is essential.
• Web Application Development: Advanced knowledge in TypeScript for Node.js and ReactJS, with at least 5 years of experience. A deep understanding of web application architecture, microservices, scalability, and database management (SQL and NoSQL) is required.
• Mobile Application Development: Proficiency in React Native and experience with iOS and Android platforms. Knowledge of CI/CD processes and version control (GitLab, GitHub) is crucial.
• Soft Skills:
• A genuine enthusiasm for startup culture.
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams (R&D, Engineering, Product).
• Proficiency in project management tools (Shortcut, Jira, Linear) and documentation platforms (Notion).
• Strong participation in product meetings and design discussions is expected.
• Experience:
• Leadership of multiple teams, with a minimum size of 10 members.
• At least 5 years in a CTO or CEO role with a track record of developing successful products.
• Experience in developing public AI products and understanding both B2B and B2C product development.

Join Us: At Palazzo, you'll be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology in design. If you're driven to build the future of AI in interior design, apply to become our Chief Technical Officer.