Chief Technology Officer

Company Description

Figure is dedicated to addressing the loneliness epidemic among young professionals by fostering genuine, meaningful conversations. The organization creates events and experiences that help individuals feel seen, heard, and understood in their personal and professional journeys. By connecting people who share similar worries and joys, Figure aims to build supportive communities and authentic relationships. The team is committed to making progress one step at a time, ensuring every interaction contributes to greater empathy and connection. Joining Figure means contributing to a mission-driven environment focused on human connection and emotional well-being. Role Description The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a full-time, remote role responsible for defining and executing Figure’s overall technology vision in alignment with its mission and business strategy. The CTO will oversee the design, development, and maintenance of platforms and tools that support community-building events and digital engagement. Daily responsibilities include leading engineering teams, prioritizing technical projects, managing the product development lifecycle, and ensuring scalable, secure, and reliable systems. The role involves close collaboration with executive leadership to align technology roadmaps with organizational goals, as well as cross-functional work with product, operations, and marketing to deliver user-centered solutions. The CTO will also establish best practices in software development, architecture, and data security, while mentoring team members and cultivating a high-performance, inclusive engineering culture.

Qualifications

Demonstrated expertise in Software Development and Product Development, including leading end-to-end delivery of digital products and platforms. Strong background in IT Strategy and Architecture, with experience designing scalable, secure, and resilient technical ecosystems. Proven Project Management skills, including prioritization, roadmap planning, and coordination across cross-functional teams. Experience building and leading distributed or remote engineering teams, with inclusive leadership and mentoring practices. Track record of aligning technology initiatives with business goals, ideally in mission-driven or community-focused organizations. Knowledge of modern cloud infrastructures, data privacy and security standards, and agile development methodologies. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent experience is beneficial.