Field Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

The Company is seeking a Field CTO to be the technical face of the organization in the market. This role is pivotal in representing the company at various industry events, earning the trust of engineering leaders, and shaping the conversation around measuring engineering in the context of AI. The successful candidate will be a key figure in the field, engaging in activities such as keynotes, conference talks, panels, and meetups. They will also be responsible for advising engineering executives, partnering with the sales team, and feeding back into the product development process based on real-world engineering challenges. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in software engineering, with at least 15 years' experience, including senior technical leadership, and a deep understanding of developer productivity. Applicants for the Field CTO position at the company must have a proven track record of at least 15 years in software engineering, with a focus on senior technical leadership roles. The role requires a candidate with deep, lived expertise in developer productivity, the ability to write exceptionally well, and executive credibility. The Field CTO will be expected to be self-directed, wired for speed, and capable of building the company's technical presence in the market. While not mandatory, experience in a similar field CTO, Chief Evangelist, or DevRel leadership role, as well as a network of trusted CTOs and VPs of Engineering, are considered advantageous. The role is not for the faint-hearted; it demands a high level of flexibility, from delivering a keynote at a conference to engaging in strategic discussions with engineering executives.