Chief Technology Officer

ARX Robotics

Munich, Germany

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated Chief Technology Officer (m/f/d) to join our engineering team. In this role, you will lead and scale the technology division. The CTO will be a critical member of the leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing the company’s technology strategy across software, hardware, and system integration.

To join our team, you should be excited to:

Develop and implement the overall technology roadmap to support the vision and growth, ensuring alignment with strategic goals;
Oversee the development of advanced autonomy, sensor fusion, electronics, and control systems;
Lead the development of robust software solutions including autonomy algorithms, radio communications, cybersecurity, and real-time applications. Ensure seamless integration of internal and external technologies;
Develop and enforce a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy to protect the integrity of the systems and platforms;
Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of engineers, developers, and technical leads. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration;
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, business development, and operations. Manage relationships with external partners and vendors for co-development and integration efforts;
Contribute to long-term strategic planning as part of the leadership team, including R&D investments and technological innovations. Translate company objectives into actionable technical milestones;
Manage budgets, timelines, and resources for all tech-related initiatives. Align resource allocation with product development timelines and Series A growth objectives;
Ensure all products and systems comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Your Profile

Proven experience (8+ years) in a senior technology leadership role, ideally as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar;
Expertise in software development, autonomy, sensor integration, real-time systems, and control systems;
Solid understanding of radio systems, electronics, and cybersecurity;
Demonstrated success in scaling tech teams and systems during rapid growth stages (post-Series A funding or similar);
Strong ability to translate complex technological challenges into business solutions;
Experience in managing both internal teams and external development partners;
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills;
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and at the executive level;
A passion for innovation, problem-solving, and cutting-edge technology;
Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;
Experience with government contracting, including navigating regulatory environments;
Familiarity with agile development methodologies and project management tools.