Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

We're Sweed, a product-driven startup building an all-in-one cannabis retail platform. We’re on the lookout for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our team remotely and help us scale and optimize our platform. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-load systems, scaling architectures, and driving technological innovation in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, or a similar leadership role, preferably in high-load environments.
• Experience as a member of an executive or senior leadership team, partnering closely with C-level stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of SOC 2, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Expertise in microservices, modern architectural practices, and transitioning from monolithic systems.
• Strong experience in test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and development workflows.
• Proven ability to handle big data volumes and oversee the implementation of ML-based solutions.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience leading 100+ engineers.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to document and streamline processes.

Benefits

• Salary in USD (B2B contract with the US company)
• 100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed!
• Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team)
• 20 paid vacation days per year
• 12 holidays per year
• 3 sick leave days
• Medical insurance after probation
• Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.)