Remote/ Hybrid (need to be based in Ireland) | € - competitive base + bonus + equity
The Opportunity
VisibleThread is seeking an energetic, strategic Chief Technology Officer to lead our technical evolution as we scale our market-leading RFP intelligence platform across new markets and deeper into the US government contracting space.
This is a rare opportunity to shape technology strategy at a high-growth SaaS company where your work directly impacts how the world's most security-conscious organisations manage compliance, quality, and risk. Our software is used by 11 of the top 15 US government contractors – including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Raytheon – to analyse millions of documents and ensure mission-critical compliance.
You’ll join at a pivotal moment: we 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 shape our technical future.
About VisibleThread
We’re a Dublin-headquartered software company revolutionising how enterprise and government organisations manage content quality and compliance. Our AI-powered platform analyzes vast quantities of documents and data, instantly identifying compliance risks, improving quality & clarity, and ensuring consistency.
We’re entering an exciting growth phase, expanding across the Nordics, UK, EU, US and Australia, while deepening our AI/ML capabilities and maintaining our position as the RFP intelligence leader in the government contracting market.
Note - this is a remote first company, and this is a remote role, with some travel to Dublin for executive team and company meetings.
Note - you need to be based in Ireland, and eligible to work and pay taxes here.
The Role
As CTO, you’ll be the technical visionary and operational leader responsible for:
Technology Strategy & Architecture
Define and execute our 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 our core platform
Balance innovation with stability—evolving our stack while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability
Security, Compliance & Operations
Own all aspects of information security and secure software deployment
Champion compliance across products, maintaining adherence to government, industry, and customer regulatory standards (such as FedRAMP, SOC 2, GDPR where applicable). Responsible for SOC 2 compliance across our SaaS cloud, and internal IT infrastructure.
Ensure SOC 2 compliance across our SaaS platform and internal infrastructure
Define and implement IT and security policies across VisibleThread
Ensure our platform operates in air-gapped, fully locked-down customer environments
Platform & Technical Leadership
Oversee both our cloud-based products and on-premises 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 our Chief Product Officer to align technology delivery with product vision
Partner with our VP of Engineering who owns execution, people, and processes
Engage directly with strategic customers on technical matters
You’ll report directly our 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 “ready for anything” 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
How to Apply
This search is being conducted on an exclusive basis by Edward Conmy at Delve Talent Solutions.
To apply, do so via the button below.
We’ll respond to all applications within 5 working days. Selected candidates will receive four prepared questions in advance of first‑round interviews.
Timeline
We’re moving quickly and aim to have someone chosen within 10 weeks. Three months’ notice is acceptable.
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