OpenWeb · 1 month ago
Chief Technology Officer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $375K/yr
10+ years expOpenWeb is on a mission to increase the quality of conversations online and is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead their technology strategy and operations. The CTO will align technology initiatives with business objectives, manage the technology department, and drive innovation to enhance the company's offerings.
InternetMachine LearningOnline ForumsPublishingSocial
Responsibilities
Align with the CEO (and larger executive team) on overall business objectives
Partner with the Head of Product to prioritize the engineering work to execute against business objectives
Identify and prioritize foundational technology and research, and development initiatives
Define the roadmap for the holistic system architecture, which is required to execute the product vision and preserve business continuity
Communicate business strategy and how that translates to technical strategy within the engineering organization
Translate and communicate technical strategy as it relates to executing against business objectives to the executive team and the board
Establish and govern the software development lifecycle and technical project management systems employed by the wider organization
Manage an innovation process that identifies ways that OpenWeb could leverage information systems and technologies to achieve a strategic advantage, greater profitability, and reduced operational expenditures
Direct and manage a distributed technology department
Govern departmental budgets, the technology department organizational structure, and technical hiring needs and processes
Build and articulate the framework for decision-making regarding build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
Represent the organization's technology department and technology products to external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
10+ years in Software Engineering with 5+ years in senior technology leadership (CTO, SVP Engineering, or equivalent)
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Proven experience scaling large, distributed systems (preferably high-traffic consumer or SaaS platforms)
Deep knowledge of cloud architecture (AWS / GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies
Hands-on experience with data, analytics, AI/ML, and content moderation technologies
Track record of leading global engineering teams (50+ FTEs) with a focus on collaboration and delivery
Strong background in real-time systems, APIs, and data pipelines
Demonstrated success in aligning technology strategy with business outcomes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills, highly motivated, assertive, team player, 'can-do' attitude
A proven ability to bridge strategic vision and hands-on leadership, fostering innovation, technical excellence, and team growth
Customer-first and a results-driven mindset!
Must be able to join us in our New York office 3x a week
Preferred
Familiarity with Trust & Safety, moderation, or community management systems preferred
Experience in media, ad-tech, or social/community platforms
Passion for OpenWeb's mission: creating healthier online conversations
Values transparency, ethics, and inclusion in technology and leadership
Balance of strategic vision and hands-on technical understanding
Benefits
Premium health benefits (subsidized 100% for employees), including comprehensive vision, medical, and dental through Aetna.
401k + matching up to 4%
Uncapped PTO policy
Phone reimbursement
Telehealth plan with 24/7 access to a dedicated team of physical and mental healthcare providers.
Company-sponsored Life and Accidental insurance.
Team events, holiday parties, and outings
Career Growth & Ownership
Amazing coworkers!
Company
OpenWeb
OpenWeb partners with publishers and brands to build audience relationships.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
OpenWeb has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$393MKey Investors
GeorgianEntrée CapitalInsight Partners
2022-10-27Series F· $170M
2021-11-09Series E· $150M
2021-03-03Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
Rob Meadows
CTO
Haim Sasson
President & CFO | Board Member
Recent News
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2025-12-12
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