Chief Technology Officer
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Company:
WorkHero is developing AI-powered solutions for small HVAC businesses to streamline administrative tasks and enhance growth.
Summary:
The CTO will lead the development of an AI-first platform, focusing on scalable systems and workflows. A minimum of 10 years in software development and experience managing teams is required.
Requirements:
Technology: Full Stack TypeScript, React, KoaJS, MongoDB, AWS, Terraform, Firebase, AI Tools
Credentials: bachelors-degree
Experience: 10 years of software development experience, experience managing high performing teams, experience with AI/ML in product development, startup experience or as a founder
Job Description:
The Role:
We’re hiring a hands-on CTO to lead the development of our AI-first platform. You’ll work directly with the founders to turn service insights into scalable systems—building tools that supercharge human workflows and transform small business operations. This role blends product intuition, deep engineering skill, and the drive to build an enduring company and high performing team.
What You'll Do:
In your first 6–12 months, you’ll be deep in the code—building core systems, shipping features, and shaping the product alongside the founders. As we grow, your role will evolve into technical leadership, strategy, and team development. You’ll also play a key role in the product development cycle, partnering closely with the Product team on day-to-day decisions and roadmap planning.
You will:
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Build AI-powered workflows using the latest in LLMs to amplify our office management team
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Architect scalable, event-driven systems to support rapid growth
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Pair with Product and Service teams to turn user feedback into actionable, tactical product improvements
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Contribute to roadmap planning and help prioritize features that deliver real impact
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Own the technical strategy and make high-leverage architecture decisions
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Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team
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Stay current with AI advancements and integrate them when they drive real-world value
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for a rare hybrid: someone who can ship code today, lead a team tomorrow, and shape the AI-driven tools of the future.
You have:
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At least 10 years of software development experience
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Experience managing and hiring for high performing teams
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Experience with AI/ML, particularly in applying AI & ML to product development
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Experience building products at a startup or as a founder
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Full-stack proficiency, with deep expertise in at least one area
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Strong communication and collaboration skills
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Comfortable making decisions in uncertain environments
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Passion for solving real-world problems for small businesses
Nice-to-haves:
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Experience managing offshore or distributed teams
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Experience with Event Driven Systems
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Experience blending human and AI workflows
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Knowledge of the HVAC industry or similar trades