Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Experience: 15+ years (Mandatory)Reporting to: Founder / CEOJob Location: HyderabadRole SummaryWe are looking for a senior, hands-on CTO with deep expertise in Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence to define and execute the company’s technology vision. The role focuses on building secure-by-default, AI-driven, scalable architectures and creating a long-term technical moat.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnology & ArchitectureOwn end-to-end technology strategy, architecture, and executionDesign scalable, cloud-native, microservices-based platformsDrive availability, performance, and cost optimizationCybersecurity Leadership (Core Responsibility)Act as Chief Security ArchitectDesign and implement:Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)Defense-in-DepthSecure API & Microservices ArchitectureIdentity-centric Security (IAM, RBAC, OAuth2, OIDC)Cloud Security Architecture (CSPM, CNAPP)Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, SOC 2, OWASP, GDPR / DPDPLead threat modeling, incident response, penetration testing, and auditsAI / ML Strategy & ArchitectureDefine and lead the AI & ML visionArchitect:End-to-End ML PipelinesLLM-based systems (RAG, fine-tuning, agents)Model serving and inference at scaleMLOps (CI/CD, monitoring, rollback)Ensure secure and responsible AI (privacy, bias, explainability, AI security)Engineering & LeadershipBuild and scale high-performing engineering teamsEnforce strong SDLC, coding standards, and security-first cultureCollaborate closely with Product, Business, and LeadershipMust-Have Qualifications15+ years in software engineering & system architecturePrior experience as CTO / VP Engineering / Principal ArchitectStrong, hands-on cybersecurity backgroundProduction-grade AI/ML deployment experienceDeep expertise in distributed systems, cloud, and DevOpsWhy This Role MattersDefine the technology DNA of the companyBuild a security + AI-driven competitive moatHigh ownership with real decision-making authority
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Chief Technology Officer