Company Description

Chiestra Racehorse Business (RBC) supports startup founders by providing strategic expertise, operational resources, investor connections, and fundraising support designed to help businesses scale effectively.

The organization’s mission is to co-build and co-deliver startup growth by equipping founders with leadership support and operational guidance.

Role

Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Remote position with occasional on-site meetings with the CEO

Job Description

RBC is seeking senior technology leaders interested in working with startups on an equity-only basis.

Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience within software engineering, product management, or related technology leadership functions, along with experience supporting startup ecosystems.

The role requires both strategic leadership and hands-on technical contribution.

Key Responsibilities

Develop technology roadmaps, prioritization strategies, development version control, and delivery estimation aligned with business objectives

Review product designs against technical and business requirements

Contribute directly to coding, MVP development, and platform scalability initiatives

Oversee cybersecurity and data protection strategies

Build, mentor, and lead lean technical teams

Drive sustainable engineering practices, quality standards, and risk management

Introduce innovation and operational optimization across technology systems

Provide fast problem-solving and solution development support

Benefits

Fractional engagement structure

Equity-only compensation model

No salary component included

Remote-first work environment with occasional in-person collaboration

Desired Skills & Experience

Minimum 15+ years of experience in Software Engineering or Product Management

Proven experience working with AI/ML systems, multiple LLMs, trusted data sources, bias control, and RAG 2.0 frameworks

Strong CI/CD pipeline management and integration testing experience

Hands-on experience with Agentic AI development and MCP server collaboration

Experience with technologies such as React, Node.js, and related modern development frameworks

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