Chief Technology Officer and EVP, Deep Tech and Exploration

XPRIZE

full-time

Posted on: 9/29/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $275,000 - $325,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AngularAzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Serve as Chief Technology Officer overseeing all of XPRIZE’s IT infrastructure, platforms, and budgets including Azure cloud services and enterprise systems
Oversee public-facing platforms: website, community engagement web/app
Oversee proprietary systems including Prize Operations Platform (POP) and Learning Management System (LMS)
Lead cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management for IT and AI systems
Manage IT budget, vendor relationships, and long-term technology strategy
Serve as Executive Vice President, Deep Tech & Exploration leading domain vision, strategy, and prize ideation
Manage the Deep Tech & Exploration Brain Trust of world experts contributing to Visioneering and innovation
Oversee the $5M XPRIZE Google Quantum Applications prize and future competitions in quantum, robotics, AI/ML, nanotech, materials, and space
Actively support fundraising for new prizes, including philanthropic and corporate sponsorships
Provide strategic oversight of program teams and prize operations; serve as accountable executive, advisor, and connector across the domain and organization
Hold budget authority on program spending within the domain

Requirements

12-15 years of relevant professional experience in Deep Tech
PhD in Computer Science or Physics is desired
Current and able practitioner or researcher in AI/ML hardware and software platforms
Demonstrated annual P&L responsibility of at least $10M
Desirable experience raising philanthropic donations or venture capital in Deep Tech and/or Space Tech
Azure cloud proficiency
Salesforce
Angular
any form of industry leading blockchain technology
AI/ML integrations
Experience in public speaking and leading Executive level meetings, webinars, workshops
Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity, data privacy, and risk management related to IT infrastructure and AI systems
Strong managerial and supervisory experience of fast-paced, nimble, and highly-skilled teams
Track record in overseeing and leading individuals and teams to smooth execution of multiple initiatives and projects
Skilled in interacting with professionals at all levels of authority within major corporations, government agencies, and research institutions
Strong business writing and professional verbal communication skills
Highly diplomatic, with proven crisis management experience

Benefits

eligible for our competitive pay package including base salary and bonus
may also qualify for an annual incentive
extensive benefits package
generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays
remote-first environment

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Hard skills

AI/MLcybersecuritydata privacyrisk managementAzure cloud servicesP&L responsibilityblockchain technologypublic speakingproject managementvendor management