Chief Technology Officer

Job description

**About Teikametrics** Teikametrics is revolutionizing retail through our patented Artificial Retail Intelligence platform. Our proprietary orchestration layer functions as prompt intelligence, verticalizing AI for Amazon, Walmart, TikTok and emerging marketplace use cases. **About The Role** Teikametrics is seeking a visionary and operationally excellent leader to join our team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting directly to the CEO, this strategic yet hands-on role will drive our technology and product development as we continue our rapid growth trajectory from $50M to $100M+ in ARR. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered marketplace optimization. You'll lead the technical roadmap for our competitive advantage: a patented orchestration layer that creates IP around retail intelligence while platforming our advertising capabilities across major marketplaces. **HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME** ### Operational Excellence & Team Leadership - Lead and scale engineering teams across distributed locations (US and India) - Drive a culture of operational excellence and engineering best practices globally - Build and mentor a world-class distributed engineering organization - Foster collaboration between US-based and India-based engineering teams ### Technical Roadmap & Architecture - Own and execute the technical roadmap aligned with our AI-powered marketplace platform strategy - Simplify and expand Teikametrics' infrastructure via scalable microservices using the latest cloud technologies (Serverless and NoSQL formats) - Design and implement technical solutions to support scaling ARR - Drive innovation in our patented orchestration layer and AI capabilities ### Infrastructure & Integration - Execute infrastructure to rapidly expand data pipelines across multiple major marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart, Meta, TikTok, Google, Shopify, and more - Collaborate with Product and Senior Leadership to design and execute technology supporting business requirements - Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and performance as we grow ### Strategic Partnership - Partner closely with the CEO and leadership team on technology strategy - Translate business objectives into technical initiatives - Champion the technical vision for our artificial retail intelligence platform ### WHO YOU ARE - 10-15+ years of experience building SaaS technology and leading engineering teams in Big Data environments (Consumer retail and Banking industries a plus) - Degree in Computer Science from a leading technical institution - Proven experience leading large, remote teams across the US and India at leading SaaS companies - Technical expertise in scalable microservices using the latest cloud technologies - Demonstrated success managing distributed teams with engineering presence in India - Strong AI/ML background with experience in generative AI, LLMs, or related technologies - Operational excellence mindset with track record of building high-performing, distributed engineering cultures ### WHAT CAN HELP YOU STAND OUT - eCommerce and marketplace experience, particularly working with platforms like Amazon, Shopify, Google, Walmart, eBay, TikTok - Deep AI expertise, especially in prompt engineering, orchestration layers, or verticalized AI applications - Experience in retail technology or advertising technology platforms - Track record of scaling engineering organizations through hypergrowth phases (2-5x) - Strong product sensibility and experience partnering closely with product teams ### WHY TEIKAMETRICS? - Shape the future of Artificial Retail Intelligence with our patented technology - Lead technical innovation at a company with strategic backing from industry leaders - Work on cutting-edge AI applications with real-world impact across major marketplaces - Drive significant business outcomes during a pivotal growth phase ($50M to $100M+ ARR) - Lead and develop talented engineering teams across two continents - Partner directly with visionary leadership team and CEO ### OUR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE - Patented orchestration layer that creates defensible IP in the AI-powered marketplace optimization space - Strategic partnerships including licensing deals with Walmart and major marketplace integrations - Strong investor backing from retail and technology leaders who bring strategic value - Market timing: Positioned at the intersection of AI, eCommerce, and marketplace advertising