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The role
Most AI startups sell software to slow incumbents or try to buy them up. This company builds a machine that replaces them entirely. Backed by top-tier European venture funds, they rebuild legacy consumer businesses from scratch as AI-native operations run by lean operators on a central platform. In under a year, they scaled from zero to eight figures in annualized revenue while generating over $1M per employee.
As Founding CTO, you will own the technical architecture of the engine that decides which companies to launch, how to spin them up, and how to run them with almost no human intervention. This is not an advisory seat or a high-level delegating role; it is an intense, deeply hands‑on position building the core platform from day zero and scaling an elite engineering organization across London.
The work
- Architect the central intelligence platform that identifies target markets, orchestrates operations, and runs parallel commercial enterprises with minimal human headcount.
- Build autonomous agent systems and real-time operational feedback loops across supplier negotiations, unit logistics, and performance marketing.
- Recruit, lead, and set the engineering standard for a team scaling to dozens of high‑calibre engineers over the coming months.
- Stay directly in the codebase, balancing zero-to-one software architecture with production reliability across multiple rapidly scaling businesses.
What You Bring
- Prior experience as a technical founder, founding engineer, or early-stage VP of Engineering who has built and led engineering teams from scratch.
- Demonstrated track record architecting complex AI-native systems, autonomous agents, or data‑intensive operational platforms.
- Proven ability to maintain deep hands‑on technical contribution while recruiting and setting the bar for dozens of incoming engineers.
- Commitment to working fully in-person in London five days a week in a high‑intensity, long-hours environment.
Founding CTO employer: Dex
At Dex, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our London-based team enjoys a hybrid working model, competitive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while contributing to cutting-edge technology in the healthcare sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact in real-time systems and edge deployment, surrounded by a supportive team dedicated to excellence.
