Chief Technology Officer
Role Description The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Covera (YC F26) is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading the overall technology vision, strategy, and execution across the company. The CTO oversees software engineering, product technology, and IT operations to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support business goals. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding architecture decisions, prioritizing and managing technical projects, collaborating with product and business teams on roadmaps, and ensuring high-quality software development practices. The CTO mentors and develops the technology team, establishes best-in-class processes for delivery and security, and evaluates new tools and platforms to drive innovation and efficiency. This role also owns long-term technical planning, risk management, and alignment of technology investments with company objectives.
Qualifications
Strong background in Software Development, including hands-on experience building and scaling modern applications and platforms. Demonstrated expertise in Product Development, collaborating closely with product and business teams to define and deliver customer-centric solutions. Proven ability in IT Strategy and Architecture, setting technical direction, designing scalable systems, and making trade-off decisions for long-term growth. Solid Project Management skills, overseeing complex initiatives, managing cross-functional teams, and delivering technology projects on time and within scope. Experience leading remote, distributed engineering teams with inclusive, transparent, and outcome-focused leadership. Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, security best practices, and DevOps methodologies (e.g., CI/CD, monitoring, reliability engineering). Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence executive decisions. Track record of building high-performing engineering organizations, including hiring, coaching, and performance management. Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience in a high-growth startup or YC-backed company, and familiarity with data-driven decision-making and experimentation, is a plus.