Remote/ Hybrid (need to be based in Ireland) | € - competitive base + bonus + equityThe OpportunityVisibleThread 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 VisibleThreadWe're a Dublin-headquartered software company revolutionising how enterprise and government organisations manage content quality and compliance. Our AI-powered platform analyses 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 RoleAs CTO, you'll be the technical visionary and operational leader responsible for:Technology Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and execute our long-term technology vision with robust, modern, scalable infrastructureArchitect for high availability, performance, and security to support rapid growthLead the integration of AI/ML and emerging technologies into our core platformBalance innovation with stability - evolving our stack while maintaining enterprise-grade reliabilitySecurity, Compliance & OperationsOwn all aspects of information security and secure software deploymentChampion 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 infrastructureDefine and implement IT and security policies across VisibleThreadEnsure our platform operates in air-gapped, fully locked-down customer environmentsPlatform & Technical LeadershipOversee both our cloud-based products and on-premises enterprise solutionsMaintain a future-focused tech stack with minimal technical debtSet technical direction for engineering teams, guiding technology choices and architectureWork closely with our Chief Product Officer to align technology delivery with product visionPartner with our VP of Engineering who owns execution, people, and processesEngage directly with strategic customers on technical mattersYou'll report directly our CEO, and be a core member of the executive leadership team.About YouYou'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 platformsProven track record with deployment pipelines, observability, and modern technology stacksStrong knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, FedRAMP, ISO 27001, or similar)Experience integrating AI/ML or advanced analytics into high-uptime production systemsTrack record leading technical teams in fast-moving, agile organisationsHighly valued:Experience with on-premise or air-gapped deployment modelsBackground supporting enterprise or government clientsUnderstanding of the US government contractor marketYou'll thrive if you're:A business-minded technical leader who balances engineering excellence with commercial objectivesEnergetic and bring a "ready for anything" attitude to complex technical challengesGenuinely curious - you research, challenge assumptions, and push for better solutionsComfortable with meaningful client interaction and strategic customer conversationsAble to transition seamlessly from strategic planning to tactical problem-solvingHow to ApplyThis 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.TimelineWe're moving quickly and aim to have someone chosen within 10 weeks. Three months' notice is acceptable.