CTO – SaaS, AI

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. Define the technology vision and priorities in alignment with the company’s strategy.

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • FranceLead💰 €120,000 - €140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading technology organizations, driving AI adoption, and aligning technology vision with business strategy. Proficient in managing teams, fostering a performance-driven culture, and navigating the complexities of SaaS environments.

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Technology Strategy OwnershipAI-Driven TransformationSaaS Startup ExperienceTeam Leadership and ManagementBilingual Proficiency in French and English

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Hard Skills

AI AdoptionSaaS DevelopmentPerformance EvaluationBudget ManagementProduct Development Strategy

Soft Skills

Feedback CultureAccountabilityCommunication in Remote WorkStrategic Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

Tech LeadershipCybersecurityPlatform ChallengesMulti-Product OrganizationEntrepreneurial Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the technology vision and priorities in alignment with the company’s strategy.
Lead a Tech organization of approximately 25 people, structured across multiple teams and Tech Leads.
Manage teams and their leaders, fostering a clear culture of performance, feedback, and accountability.
Evolve development methods to make greater use of the opportunities offered by AI and automation.
Contribute to product and business discussions beyond purely technological considerations.
Structure the growth of the Tech organization and support the development of new areas of expertise, particularly around the platform and cybersecurity.
Oversee the Tech function’s objectives and budget.
Actively participate in the executive committee and the company’s strategic decisions.
Own the technology strategy and evolve the Tech organization.
Drive the adoption of AI-related practices to increase productivity and accelerate product development.
Report to the CEO and serve as a member of the executive committee.

Requirements

What you’ll need

You have previously held a CTO, VP Engineering, or senior Tech leadership role with significant management and strategic responsibilities.
You have worked in a SaaS startup or scale-up environment that has faced significant growth and scaling challenges.
You are capable of leading a Tech organization comprising multiple teams and managers.
You approach technology from a business and product perspective, not solely through the lens of architecture or engineering.
You are comfortable with a demanding management culture focused on objectives, performance evaluation, feedback, and accountability.
You have an advanced understanding of current AI-driven transformations in software development and can support their adoption across an organization.
You know how to work in a highly autonomous and distributed environment, using communication methods suited to remote work.
You are professionally proficient in French and English.
No specific academic background or school is required.
Experience in a SaaS company that has already reached significant scale is a plus.
Experience in an international environment is a plus.
Experience in a multi-product organization is a plus.
Exposure to platform or cybersecurity challenges is a plus.
Entrepreneurial experience or experience building products from zero to one is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Participation in a profit-sharing scheme for the executive committee, with an estimated amount of at least €20,000 for the first year
Predominantly remote / fully remote organization
Approximately two team-building events per year
At least four executive committee meetings per year