The Company is in search of a Chief Technology Officer with a strong background in robotics, automation, and controls to lead the technical direction of the company. This hands-on leadership role is pivotal in an innovative robotics startup with a focus on the automotive industry. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in the technical aspects, from defining the overall technical strategy and robotics roadmap to leading the development of robotic systems from early prototypes through production. The CTO will also be responsible for making architecture and technology decisions, leading the integration of various systems, and establishing engineering processes and standards. A key aspect of the role is the ability to work directly with engineers on challenging technical problems, as well as the opportunity to shape the product and engineering culture from an early stage. Applicants for the CTO position at the company should have a minimum of 8 years' experience in robotics, automation, controls, or a related field, with a significant hands-on engineering background. The role requires a strong understanding of robotic systems, including motion, controls, sensing, actuation, and system integration, as well as experience in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, with a Master's or PhD being desirable. Experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and with technologies such as ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, and embedded systems is also preferred. The CTO will be expected to have a proven track record in troubleshooting complex robotic systems, developing technical roadmaps, and making architecture decisions, as well as strong communication skills to interact with engineers, customers, and company leadership.