Job Description

Job Description

Hiring a Founding CTO (Equity-Based)

Company: AirKitchenz

Location: Remote (U.S. only)

Compensation: Equity-only (founding team role)

Stage: VC-backed startup with an active product and engineering team

About AirKitchenz

AirKitchenz is a VC-backed startup , supported by early investors of Uber and Robinhood , building the marketplace that unlocks underutilized restaurant kitchens.

Think of us as Airbnb for restaurant kitchens — helping restaurants generate new revenue from unused hours while enabling chefs, food entrepreneurs, and delivery brands to launch and expand without expensive build-outs or long-term leases.

We are building a real product with real traction and an AI-first roadmap designed to scale nationally.

The Role

We are looking for a Founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technical vision and execution of AirKitchenz.

This is a true CTO role , not an advisory or part-time position.

You will:

• Own the entire technical strategy, architecture, and roadmap
• Lead and manage a team of engineers (existing and future)
• Make final decisions on system design, scalability, and infrastructure
• Drive AI strategy and implementation across the platform
• Work directly with the CEO and founding team on product and business strategy
• Represent the technology vision in investor and partner conversations
• Build systems that scale cleanly, securely, and efficiently

Required Experience (Non-Negotiable)

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Prior experience as a CTO or equivalent senior technical leader
• Proven experience leading engineering teams
• Strong full-stack engineering background
• Deep experience with AI / ML systems , including:
• LLMs, APIs, and AI infrastructure
• Production-grade AI features
• Experience building and scaling marketplace or SaaS platforms (strong plus)

This role is not for first-time CTOs.

Compensation & Structure

• Equity-only compensation (no salary at this time)
• Founding team position with meaningful ownership
• Standard vesting schedule with a cliff
• Salary introduced as the company raises capital

We are looking for someone who believes in the mission and wants to build long-term value, not short-term compensation.

Why Join AirKitchenz

• Large, underserved market at the intersection of food, real estate, and logistics
• Backed by experienced early-stage investors
• Strong engineering foundation already in place
• AI-first product roadmap with real-world impact
• Opportunity to help build a category-defining company from the ground up

How to Apply

• A brief introduction
• Your CTO experience
• Examples of AI-driven products or platforms you’ve built or led

We’re looking for a CTO who wants real ownership, real responsibility, and real impact .

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Remote work,

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