Chief Technology Officer Job at AirKitchenz, Los Angeles, CA

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  • AirKitchenz
  • Los Angeles, CA

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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