Job Description

We are seeking a

hands-on Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

to lead all technology initiatives for a fast-growing healthtech organization serving global clients across the US, India, Middle East, and Africa. This role requires a strong engineering leader with deep AI/ML expertise, excellent architectural vision, and the ability to build and scale production-ready AI products.

The ideal candidate must be equally comfortable coding, managing a team, driving innovation, and working directly with US-based clients.

Mandatory Skills

Python (FastAPI/Flask/Django) AI/ML, LLM Integrations (OpenAI, Gemini, Mistral, Whisper, LangChain) RAG pipelines AWS / GCP CI/CD Pipelines Software Architecture & System Design API Integrations

Additional Preferred Skills:

Communication Skills, Leadership Skills, Experience with high-growth startups

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

Own the complete architecture, development, and deployment of AI-driven voice and text platforms. Define and execute the technology roadmap aligned with business priorities. Oversee development of AI/ML features including LLM integrations, automation workflows, and RAG systems. Ensure scalability, security, uptime, and performance across US-based deployments. Guide AI/ML teams on RAG pipelines, conversational logic, and prompt engineering.

Hands-On Engineering

Actively contribute to the core codebase (Python/FastAPI/Node.js preferred). Lead architecture reviews, code reviews, and debugging processes. Experiment with LLM technologies and evaluate their use in healthcare automation.

Product & Delivery Ownership

Convert client requirements into technical specifications. Oversee release management, QA, versioning, and DevOps pipelines. Work with operations and client success teams to resolve technical issues. Drive AI feature innovation including automation, personalization, and predictive analytics.

Team Management

Manage and mentor an engineering team of 8-10 members. Conduct sprint reviews, set coding standards, and ensure timely delivery. Hire, train, and build a strong engineering culture.

Client-Facing Responsibilities

Join US hospital client calls to gather technical requirements and troubleshoot issues. Assist in technical presentations, demos, and POCs. Handle full technical operations for the US business: integrations, infrastructure, and uptime.

Must-Have Technical Requirements

5-7 years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Strong proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Flask/Django). Experience integrating OpenAI, Gemini, Mistral, Whisper, LangChain, and other LLM frameworks. Proven experience building AI/ML systems and RAG pipelines. Strong cloud deployment experience on AWS or GCP. Expertise in Docker, CI/CD, API development, and backend architecture. Experience building scalable SaaS or conversational AI products. Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Good to Have

Experience with telephony/voice stacks (Twilio, Exotel, Asterisk, etc.)

What the Company Offers

Opportunity to lead the entire technology vertical for a global healthtech company. Direct collaboration with the Founder/CEO. Competitive compensation + meaningful equity. High-growth, fast-paced environment with real impact on global healthcare.

Required Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech M.E./M.Tech MCA
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?2,500,000.00 - ?3,000,000.00 per year