### Important Note:
We are pre-funding. This is an early search to secure the right foundational
leadership. Full engagement and hiring will commence immediately upon closing
the initial investment round.
### Position Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
**Location:** United States (Remote)
**Reports To:** CEO/Founder
**Compensation:** $320,000 base salary + 2.0%–2.5% milestone-based equity
ownership + long-term options
### About SmartWorx
SmartWorx is redefining enterprise software with an AI-native, no-code ERP
platform that turns natural language into fully working business systems.
We're not updating ERP—we're replacing it.
This is a true zero-to-one CTO role: architecture validation, technology
leadership, delivery execution, and foundational team building are all in
scope. You’ll shape a platform designed to scale to $1B+ outcomes.
### What You’ll Do
* Own SmartWorx’s platform architecture: metadata-driven, AI-native, multi-tenant SaaS
* Review and validate the proposed technology stack: Blazor, ASP.NET Core, Azure SQL, CosmosDB, AKS, Azure OpenAI
* Lead the delivery of the 18-month alpha build and beyond
* Adjust and build the technical team (internal and offshore) as needed
* Ensure enterprise-grade scalability, security (SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP alignment), and extensibility
* Collaborate directly with CEO, Chief AI Architect, and UI Specialist to align vision, technology, and delivery
### Ideal Profile
* 10+ years in senior technical leadership (CTO, Chief Architect, VP Engineering)
* Cloud-native SaaS architecture experience (ASP.NET Core, Kubernetes, Azure ecosystem)
* Deep expertise in metadata-driven design, scalable APIs, secure microservices
* Hands-on experience with regulated environments (SOC2, HIPAA, FedRAMP)
* Builder's mindset: architecture through operational maturity
### What’s at Stake
This is not just a CTO job—it’s a chance to be the architect of something
truly category-defining.
Equity ownership of 2.0%–2.5% tied to clear milestones—targeting outcomes
valued at $30M–$37.5M within 5 years.