Chief Technology Officer (CTO) - Kallikor

At Kallikor, we build rich, world-scale synthetic environments by harnessing the latest AI, gaming, and open-source technologies. We empower entire businesses to continually optimise, plan and better prepare for the future by providing a digital representation of their environments that can be visualised, analysed, explored and experimented upon using digital twins and enterprise metaverses.

You will be surrounded by people who want to improve everything and everyone around them, and who compel you to improve yourself. We're motivated by the fulfilment of solving hard problems to achieve something profound and transformative. Our legacy is steeped in cutting-edge technology and strategic insight developed for the entertainment, gaming, defence sectors and beyond. Read more at kallikor.ai .

As CTO, you will lead a multidisciplinary technical team and oversee the development of our AI and digital twin platform. You will ensure our technology's scalability, efficiency, and continuous innovation. This role will require you to align technical efforts with business objectives, support fundraising, and help position the company for long-term success.

Your Opportunity:

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of Kallikor's AI-driven digital twin platform, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
• Oversee architecture, design, and implementation, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term goals.
• Guide and support a collaborative technical team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Work closely with data scientists, AI experts, and key stakeholders to optimise and enhance product offerings.
• Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure Kallikor maintains a competitive edge.

Fundraising & Strategic Direction

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to define a technology vision and strategy that supports business growth and aligns with investor expectations.
• Provide technical expertise during fundraising efforts, demonstrating our solutions' scalability and competitive advantage.
• Lead technical due diligence processes and articulate the value of our technology to investors and strategic partners.

Product Development

• Partner with the product management team to ensure technology development meets market demands and creates business value.
• Contribute to strategic decisions around product development, partnerships, and market positioning.
• Ensure alignment between technology initiatives and business objectives, driving revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Operational Excellence

• Implement best practices for software development, data management, cloud infrastructure, and security protocols.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for the technical team, consistently meeting product timelines and quality standards.
• Scale the technology infrastructure to support business growth and an expanding customer base.

Why You're Made for This:

• Experience in a senior technical leadership role (e.g., VP of Engineering, CTO, or similar), focusing on AI, simulation, or digital twin technologies.
• Experience in fundraising, particularly with venture capital, and leading technical discussions during due diligence processes.
• Expertise in cloud-based SaaS architecture, AI/ML technologies, and advanced simulation software, with the ability to bridge real-world data and predictive modelling.
• Experience deploying complex mathematical models, simulations, and algorithms to address real-world challenges.
• Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing industries is a plus, but we welcome candidates from diverse industry backgrounds.
• Hands-on experience with relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java) and managing large-scale product rollouts with modern CI/CD tooling.
• A background in enterprise software development and an understanding of the challenges faced by industries like supply chain, logistics, or manufacturing.
• Advanced degrees or equivalent practical experience in computer science, engineering, or related technical fields.

Leadership and Strategy

• Ability to align technology strategy with business objectives and scale a high-growth company.
• Expertise in managing the full lifecycle of complex software products, particularly AI and simulation-driven platforms.
• Ability to identify and implement emerging technologies that drive product and market leadership.

Alignment

• Passionate about using technology to solve industry challenges and contribute to societal transformation, which is in line with Kallikor's vision.
• A supportive leader who is a mentor and can motivate teams towards shared goals and fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, high-growth environment at the forefront of AI and digital twin technology.
• The opportunity to shape a company's future that is transforming an entire industry.
• A collaborative team that values innovation, teamwork, and a shared vision for positive change.
• Remote work with flexible travel as needed for business and team collaboration.
• Competitive salary, equity, and performance-based bonuses.

While we think the above experience could be important, we're keen to hear from people that believe they have valuable experience to bring to the role. If you identify with the team and mission, but not all of our requirements, then please still apply.

About Us

Improbable is determined to foster an environment where people can do their best work and feel like they belong. We believe a healthy culture, strong values and contribution from a diverse range of individuals will help us to achieve success.

We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application process or would like to confidentially discuss the matter, then please do let us know in the Additional Information section of your application.