Chief Technology Officer

Who We AreDataMasque is a high-growth startup solving one of the most complex and high-stakes challenges in enterprise data: de-identification and masking. Our product is used by regulated organisations across the globe to test, develop, and innovate - without ever exposing real customer data.With 5x revenue growth since our Seed Raise and a team that embodies grit, innovation, and collaboration - were well-positioned to continue our upward trajectory.Based in beautiful Auckland (and with boots on the ground in Australia and the US!) - now is the perfect time to join our journey as we build the future of data security. Weve got exceptional talent, serious momentum, and the kind of product-market fit you dont see every day.If you''re a technical leader whos built through the messy middle before - and wants to help shape our next chapter - youll find the autonomy, challenge and scale to do your best work here.The difference youll makeAs our first-ever CTO, youll shape the future of our product, team, and platform. Reporting to the CEO, youll guide technical strategy and execution while remaining connected to the realities of day-to-day product delivery.Youll lead a high-performing team of several members spanning across software and infrastructure. While your focus will be on the engineering side, youll also play a key role in influencing product strategy and direction, as well as organisational structure as we scale.Youll thrive here if you feel comfortable in ambiguity, motivated by ownership, and eager to help a proven startup reach its next inflection point.What Youll DoOwn end-to-end engineering delivery and platform excellenceDrive product roadmap execution in partnership with the CEO and Head of EngineeringFoster a high-performing culture of accountability, learning, and technical excellenceSupport our growing global customer base with reliability, security, and scalability top of mindShape our technical architecture and explore the best ways to incorporate AI into the platform Implement systems, tools, and metrics to drive operational efficiency and transparencyManage, mentor, and grow a capable team across engineering and infrastructureContinuously improve delivery processes through automation, agile practices and data-driven decision makingWhat Were Looking For8-10+ years experience in software engineering with a track record of leading technical teams and scaling products in complex environmentsExperience working in fast-paced SaaS startup or scale-up environments ($1M$50M+ ARR ideally)Strong technical breadth - comfortable navigating infrastructure, data and security, cloud (AWS)Youve owned the product roadmap before and not afraid to get stuck into strategy and trade-offsFamiliarity with modern stacks (e.g. Python, Docker) and running self-hosted deploymentsDeep empathy for end-users and a pragmatic product mindsetGood understanding of AI and the role it plays in modern solutionsExperience with security & compliance standards (SOC2, ISO27001, GDPR)Nice to haveDeep experience in data, privacy, or infrastructure productsWhy join us?A supportive, mission-driven team with global customers and big ambitionsProduct with real impact and traction, solving critical problems for large enterprisesUnique chance to shape the future of our technology, team and business!If you''re a technical leader whos built through the messy middle before - and wants to help shape the next chapter - youll find the ownership and opportunity to do the best work of your career here.Ready to apply?Hit the apply button to send through your CV!P.S. Were a small team, and a real human will be reviewing every application with care. While we may not be able to get back to everyone, please know we genuinely appreciate your interest - and will be in touch with shortlisted candidates within two weeks of applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-06-26