Critical Software

Chief Technology Officer – CTO

Critical Software

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lisboa • Portugal

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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
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and technology frameworks
  • Drive technology innovation across all business clusters
  • Lead technology scouting and research to identify emerging technologies
  • Champion a culture of creativity and innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning
  • Serve as Critical Software’s technology ambassador, engaging with strategic customers and partners
  • Champion engineering ingenuity and technical excellence across all teams
  • Collaborate closely with the COO, CRO, CPO, and CISO to align technology strategies

Requirements

  • 15+ years in technology leadership roles, including 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, 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
  • 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
  • Flexible hybrid working model

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
software engineeringarchitectureAImachine learningcloud architecturesdigital transformationtechnology strategyemerging technologiesengineering standardstechnology frameworks
Soft skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationcreativityinnovationcollaborationteam developmentinspirationproblem-solvingcontinuous learning