Description
Company is owned by Private Equity company calle Graham Partners and this company is at the beginning of the Private Equity curve meaning invest phase. They are looking for a CTO that can take their company to the next phase and build process, strategy, program management, align with leadership team on creating a vision and product development. The company has a product today that has made them a lot of money, but instead of growing the business they are stuck on enhancing their only product. Recently bought another company called FaceFirst which uses facial recognition for theft in stores. Company was inventor founded and a lot of really smart engineers/developers/tech folks (roughly 60-75). CIO would report to this person and CTO would report to CEO.
Internal Job Description
Position Overview: The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for driving the technological vision and strategy of Gatekeeper Systems in alignment with our business objectives. This role entails leading the managing R&D, a team of 75 engineers working a stack from hardware (embedded chipset) and to advanced cloud service integration, and ancillary services like Program Management and Enterprise IT.
The CTO will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and collaborate closely with other senior leaders to foster innovation and maintain our competitive edge in the market.
Key Responsibilities
Technological Strategy and Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive technology strategy that aligns with Gatekeeper Systems' business goals and objectives, ensuring the effective integration of FaceFirst's AI/computer vision capabilities.
Product Development and Innovation: Oversee the research, development, and deployment of new products and enhancements, leveraging advanced AI and facial recognition technologies to address the evolving needs of our clients in loss prevention and security.
Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and manage the technology and engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
System Integration and Management: Ensure seamless integration of new technologies into existing systems, maintaining functionality, security, and efficiency across all platforms.
Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary technical advisor to the executive team and board of directors, effectively communicating technological strategies, advancements, and potential risks.
Budget Management: Develop and manage the technology department's budget, ensuring cost-effective investments in technology that drive business growth and efficiency.
Compliance and Security: Ensure that all technological processes and systems comply with relevant regulations and standards, particularly concerning data privacy and security in AI applications.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is preferred.
Experience: Minimum experience of 10 years in technology leadership roles, with a proven track record of managing complex technology integrations in a B2B space.
Development process building experience with agile/scrum/kanban & friends
Primarily on-site, with some off-shore augmentation
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of computer vision technologies, facial recognition systems, cloud. Ideally low level hardware to cloud level big data inclusive.
Wide technical scope from IoT firmware to pytorch to big data backends & analytics
IoT experience
Cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Video clip processing and archival management
The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, and can mentor all of the teams while exhibiting maze-brightness in areas that are new
Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategies that align with business objectives and drive innovation.
Why Join Gatekeeper Systems? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of technological innovation with IoT and computer vision. As the CTO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape, driving the integration of cutting-edge AI solutions, and making a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of retail operations globally.
Location: Gatekeeper Systems HQ, and most of the team, is located in Irvine, California, where the candidate will be located. Relocation available. Limited travel to other team sites in the Bay area and potentially Austin and Asia will be required as necessary.
Compensation: Base compensation to be in the $250-$380K range commensurate with experience. Gatekeeper Systems is a private equity held business. Participation in profit sharing and equity are a part of the comprehensive package.
Skills
Road mapping, Architecture, Leadership business analysis, Business Process
Top Skills Details
Road mapping,Architecture,Leadership business analysis,Business Process
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience w/Firmware, IoT, Biometrics, Big Data would be super helpful. Technology stack is C Firmware, PyTorch ML,
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $250000.00 - $300000.00/yr.
good benefits, health medical and dental
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 5, 2025.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
