Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Leading Content Intelligence SaaS Platform
A Dublin‑headquartered, high‑growth global SaaS company, with a majority of clients based in the US, is seeking an energetic, strategic VP of Engineering to lead technical evolution as they scale their market‑leading content intelligence platform across new markets and deeper into the US.
This is a rare opportunity to shape technology strategy at a company where your work directly impacts how the world's most security‑conscious organisations manage compliance, quality, and risk.
Their software is used to analyse millions of documents and ensure mission‑critical compliance.
You’ll join at a pivotal moment: they need a new technical leader to drive infrastructure, security, scalability, and platform evolution.
You’ll have the benefit of deep technical continuity and founder support, with a clear mandate to own the technical future.
They’re entering an exciting growth phase, expanding across the Nordics, UK, EU, and Australia, while deepening their AI/ML capabilities and maintaining their position as the content intelligence leader in the government contractor market.
The Role
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Define and execute the long‑term technology vision with robust, modern, scalable infrastructure
Architect for high availability, performance, and security to support rapid growth
Lead the integration of AI/ML and emerging technologies into the core platform
Balance innovation with stability – evolving the stack while maintaining enterprise‑grade reliability
Security, Compliance & Operations
Own all aspects of information security and secure software deployment
Drive FedRAMP certification efforts and evolving government compliance requirements
Ensure SOC 2 compliance across the SaaS platform and internal infrastructure
Define and implement IT and security policies across the organisation
Ensure the platform operates in air‑gapped, fully locked‑down customer environments
Platform & Technical Leadership
Oversee both cloud‑based SMB products and on‑premise enterprise solutions
Maintain a future‑focused tech stack with minimal technical debt
Set technical direction for engineering teams, guiding technology choices and architecture
Work closely with the Chief Product Officer to align technology delivery with product vision
Partner with engineering leadership who owns execution, people, and processes
Engage directly with strategic customers on technical matters
You’ll report directly to the CEO and be a core member of the executive leadership team.
About You
You'll bring:
10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ years in senior technical leadership (CTO, VP Engineering, Head of Engineering, or Principal Architect)
Deep expertise architecting and scaling cloud‑based SaaS platforms
Proven track record with deployment pipelines, observability, and modern technology stacks
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or similar)
Experience integrating AI/ML or advanced analytics into high‑uptime production systems
Track record leading technical teams in fast‑moving, agile organisations
Highly valued:
Experience with on‑premise or air‑gapped deployment models
Background supporting enterprise or government clients
Understanding of the US government contractor market
You'll thrive if you're:
A business‑minded technical leader who balances engineering excellence with commercial objectives
Energetic and bring a curious and solution‑focused attitude to complex technical challenges
Genuinely curious – you research, challenge assumptions, and push for better solutions
Comfortable with meaningful client interaction and strategic customer conversations
Able to transition seamlessly from strategic planning to tactical problem‑solving
The Package
Base Salary:
€POA
Performance Bonus:
10‑20% of base salary
Equity:
Meaningful equity participation in a growing company
Work Model:
Fully remote within Ireland, with monthly Dublin team gatherings and optional travel to US client sites
How to Apply
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