Critical Software

Chief Technology Officer – CTO

Critical Software

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bavaria • Germany

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Define and lead the company’s global technology vision, strategy, and roadmap, including the AI transformation and the development of AI as a core competency.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technology frameworks that ensure quality, security, scalability, and sustainability.
  • Drive technology innovation across all business clusters, fostering coordination, knowledge sharing, and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Lead technology scouting and research to identify emerging technologies that create strategic differentiation and inform investment opportunities in partnership with Critical Ventures.
  • Champion a culture of creativity and innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning across the engineering organisation.
  • Serve as Critical Software’s technology ambassador, engaging with strategic customers, partners, startups, research institutions, and representing the company at industry conferences, forums, and innovation events.
  • Champion engineering ingenuity and technical excellence across all teams, driving the adoption of modern development practices, tools, and methodologies.
  • Ensure all products and services meet the highest standards of safety, security, reliability, and quality.
  • Serve as a key member of the Management Board and collaborate closely with the COO, CRO, CPO, and CISO to align technology strategies with company‑wide objectives.

Requirements

  • 15+ years in technology leadership roles, including at least 5 years at C‑level or equivalent.
  • Proven experience leading technology strategy and innovation in complex, international organisations.
  • Deep expertise in software engineering, architecture, and multi‑domain technology environments.
  • Background in B2B technology services, professional services, or mission‑critical software development.
  • Demonstrated success driving large‑scale digital transformation and AI adoption.
  • Exceptional depth and breadth of technical expertise across software engineering, AI/ML (including generative AI), cloud architectures, and emerging technologies.
  • Strong understanding of technology trends in sectors such as aerospace, transportation, energy, medical devices, or financial services.
  • Practical experience applying AI and machine‑learning technologies in real‑world solutions.
  • Familiarity with safety and security standards for critical systems is highly valued.
  • Strategic thinker able to translate business objectives into clear, actionable technology strategies.
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop high‑performing technical teams.
  • Exceptional English communication skills (native or fluent).
Benefits
  • A pivotal role shaping the technological future of a leading global tech company, with a seat on the Management Board and direct influence on strategy.
  • Access to a powerful network of customers, partners, and ecosystem companies.
  • A culture that champions engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits, plus a flexible hybrid working model.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
software engineeringarchitectureAI/MLcloud architecturesdigital transformationemerging technologiesgenerative AItechnology strategytechnology innovationengineering standards
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcreativityinnovationcommunicationteam developmentcollaborationknowledge sharinginspirationcontinuous learning