Chief Technology Officer

Lucid Reality Labs is developing the next generation XR solutions that change how people experience life, communicate, learn, tackle global challenges, work, and interact with the world.

Our company has been recognized among the Top World companies in XR for years. We offer a systemic and innovative approach to complex solutions for Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace and Defense, Commercial, and Public Sectors. Our award-winning cases create pathways to impactful technology.

This is a great opportunity to join the key team, gain hands-on experience and exposure to spatial computing technology, and contribute to our Mission by disrupting global challenges with responsible technology!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Technology Officer to join our dynamic team. As a company with a rich history and a portfolio of diverse projects and clients, we prioritize knowledge and understanding of our roots. The CTO will play a pivotal role in shaping our technological development strategy, overseeing production teams, and ensuring our expertise remains competitive in the market.

ROLE AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Direction:

• Develop and oversee the implementation of the company's technological development strategy

• Strategize and execute the company's asset development strategy

• Ensure the company maintains its technical competitiveness and expertise

• Utilize historical expertise to inform and guide current and future technological decisions

• Develop the roadmap of the technical expertise of the company

• Ensure the technological processes are in place for the different business models such as outsource development, product development, SaaS, R&D, etc

Management and Leadership:

• Keep the management team updated on technical priorities and internal processes, including R&D initiatives

• Direct and align activities of the Head of Engineering, Technology Lead, Head of R&D, Art Lead, and QA Lead with current strategic goals

IT Security and Compliance:

• Ensure that IT security and compliance policies are well-understood and adhered to by production teams

• Validate recommended and banned software lists to maintain a secure environment

• Manage certain accesses and permissions, such as in GitLab

• Review and approve policies and procurement requests

Production Oversight:

• Prioritize, groom, and update the Dev and Art teams' backlog to optimize production processes.

• Participate in important project kick-offs to provide technical insights and direction

Research and Development

• Plan and exercise control over Research and Development (R&D) projects to foster innovation

• Review and evaluate available technologies

Team Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

• Ensure the growth of technological expertise of the company

• Develop and implement knowledge retention strategy

QA Team Management:

• Assume responsibility for the QA team's management, ensuring efficient and effective quality assurance processes

Sales Support:

• Review and validate technical proposals and Statements of Work (SOWs) to aid the sales team.

• Participate in introductory calls and meetings with new and existing clients.

Recruitment Support:

• Collaborate with HRD and management in hiring decisions and identifying tech talent.

Marketing Collaboration:

• Collaborate with the marketing team to identify areas where technology can support marketing efforts

• Assist in preparing and reviewing technical articles for social media and marketing materials

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience as a CTO or in a similar senior technical leadership position

• Strong background in technology development, project management, and strategic planning

• Expertise in IT security and compliance policies

• Knowledge of Machine Learning technologies and their applications

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to effectively manage teams and collaborate with other departments

• Ability to align technical initiatives with overall business goals

• Familiarity with recruitment processes and talent acquisition strategies

• A passion for innovation and a drive to keep abreast of industry trends

• Nice to have knowledge in Machine Learning

• 24 working days paid vacation, 7 days sick leave, and public holidays;
• Flexible working hours of remote work;
• Open-minded and outside-the-box ideas embodied in life;
• Award-winning and diverse team to grow together;
• Access to the newest XR technologies and devices;
• Minimum bureaucracy and a great working environment.