Co-founder - Chief Technology Officer - new startup (AI Purchasing Assistant)

Red Sky is a #StartupStudio with +20 years of experience developing IT tech & products. We are a strategic partner of the Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder fund. We cooperate through a unique business model that combines the skills of a startup studio and a venture capital fund. We operate using the #VentureBuilding formula. Based on experts' experience, we create IT solutions and support promising startups.

Cooperation model

We’re currently building a new startup in the AI purchasing automation space. As CTO and Co-founder, you’ll be a driving force behind the product, architecture, and tech strategy, starting from a blank slate. If you're passionate about AI, startups, and building meaningful products from scratch, this role is for you.

This role presents a unique opportunity to play a crucial role in launching a startup from scratch. In our venture building model, you will have significant control over shaping both the product and the enterprise. Your role involves strategizing and executing ambitious plans, managing operations comprehensively, and guiding a team toward peak performance. This position allows you to influence strategic direction, catalyze growth, and make a substantial impact. Ideal candidates should possess excellent networking skills and a deep insight into technology and business development.

Main responsibilities as a Co-founder

• Co-manage and co-lead the company alongside the business co-founder,

• Define and implement the technical and product roadmap,

• Architect and oversee the development of a scalable AI purchasing assistant solution,

• Build and lead a high-performance engineering team and foster a culture of innovation,

• Identify and apply emerging technologies to drive product differentiation,

• Make core decisions on infrastructure, stack, security, and scalability,

• Collaborate on fundraising, product positioning, and investor discussions,

• Establish best practices in software delivery, DevOps, and code quality.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record:

  • 3+ years of leadership experience in startups (as CTO, VP Engineering, or similar),

  • 5+ years in software development, ideally in B2B or SaaS,

• Experience building products from scratch (ideally MVP → scale-up),

• Solid understanding of AI technologies and architecture (LLMs, NLP, etc.),

• Strong grasp of current software trends, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices,

• Experience with agile product development and cross-functional team leadership,

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a founder’s sense of ownership and urgency,

• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills,

• Fluency in both Polish and English.
  

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML implementation in production,

• Background in procurement, supply chain, or enterprise software,

• Experience working in international or distributed teams.

We offer

• The opportunity to create and manage the startup from scratch,

• Support from the experienced startup studio with over 18 years of experience,

• Fixed remuneration - at least 17 000 PLN net B2B + VAT,

• Variable bonus based on performance,

• A package of shares of the co-created startup,

• Access exclusive knowledge and collaborate with outstanding experts within our organization and corporate group.