Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

We are supporting a high-growth deep-tech venture with a patented, market-validated solution operating at the intersection of energy systems, grid optimisation and advanced computing. The business is now seeking a CTO / Technical Co-Founder to lead technical strategy, product development and team build from early-stage through scale-up.

This is a rare opportunity to join at founding level, shape the technology roadmap end-to-end, and play a key role in the commercial and technical success of a globally focused platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver the core platform from patent to production

• Lead development of MVPs and first customer deployments

• Build, lead and mentor the founding engineering team

• Define technical standards, processes and engineering culture

• Drive technical strategy through seed funding and growth phases

• Act as senior technical representative with investors, partners and clients

Technical Background (Essential)

• Strong expertise in power systems, grid optimisation or energy modelling

• Experience with grid simulation tools (e.g. pandapower, MATPOWER, PowerWorld, PSS/E, DIgSILENT or similar)

• Understanding of European energy markets (day-ahead, intraday, balancing, ancillary services)

• Strong software engineering background (Python, numerical libraries, APIs)

• Experience designing real-time, low-latency systems

• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP or Azure)

• Knowledge of TSO/DSO grid operations and flexibility management

Background

• PhD in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar
  OR

• MSc with 5+ years’ experience in R&D or product engineering within grid, energy or advanced technology environments

Startup experience and optimisation, storage or edge-system exposure are advantageous.

Leadership Profile

• Proven experience leading engineering teams

• Strong delivery and execution mindset

• Comfortable in investor and stakeholder-facing environments

• Strategic thinker with global scale-up perspective

• Committed to mentoring, innovation and inclusive team cultures

Package & Benefits

• Equity-based compensation at early stage

• Competitive salary post-funding

• Performance-based incentives

• Generous annual leave

• Health and wellbeing benefits

• R&D and continuous learning budget

• Flexible remote working

Language Requirements

• English essential

• Professional proficiency in French or German advantageous

Apply

Apply in confidence to discuss this unique leadership opportunity or reach out to helen@major-energy.com