Full-time · Remote
Chief Technology Officer
This is a high-impact executive role for a visionary technologist who wants to apply AI and satellite data to the urgent problem of wildfire prevention. Following a successful Series B, the CTO will be the primary architect of the company's technical scale-up, managing a global team to protect critical infrastructure. It is a rare blend of deep tech innovation and tangible environmental impact.
Overstory · Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands · Posted 17 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-impact executive role for a visionary technologist who wants to apply AI and satellite data to the urgent problem of wildfire prevention. Following a successful Series B, the CTO will be the primary architect of the company's technical scale-up, managing a global team to protect critical infrastructure. It is a rare blend of deep tech innovation and tangible environmental impact.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute a comprehensive technical strategy aligned with business growth
- Scale the engineering department by recruiting and mentoring top-tier talent
- Oversee the development of AI-driven products using satellite imagery
- Act as a technical liaison between the engineering team and the Board of Directors
- Foster a high-performing, inclusive, and empathetic engineering culture
Essential
- Proven track record of leading engineering organizations through Series A to Series C growth stages
- Experience working within venture-backed startup environments
- Ability to communicate technical strategy effectively to a Board of Directors
- Demonstrated experience in high-volume recruiting and talent acquisition
- Capacity to balance immediate business needs with long-term scalable architecture
- Experience managing globally distributed, remote-first teams
Preferred
- Background in AI, machine learning, or remote sensing technologies
- Experience in the climate-tech or utility industry sectors
- Strong existing network of high-level engineering talent
Key Skills
Technical Strategy & Roadmap DevelopmentExecutive LeadershipArtificial Intelligence & Machine LearningRemote Sensing Data AnalysisChange ManagementInclusive Team BuildingStakeholder Management
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Opportunity to work on a mission-driven product tackling the climate crisis
- Flexible, remote-first work environment with a global team
- Collaborative culture with a diverse group of international colleagues
- High-impact leadership role with significant autonomy
- Opportunity to shape the future of a Series B climate-tech company
Next step
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