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Fractional CTO
A1Apps · Remote, United States
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About A1Apps A1Apps builds mobile and web products in the productivity and utility space (PDF tools, security, data and AI-powered apps, and more). We’re a lean, experiment-driven team that ships quickly, relies heavily on data to guide decisions, and works across Android, iOS, and Web. The culture is pragmatic and ownership-heavy: small teams, clear outcomes, and a strong focus on quality and long-term product value. Why we’re looking for a Fractional CTO We don’t yet need a full-time CTO, but we want senior technical leadership to help us level up engineering: sharpening processes, pushing innovation, and supporting our leads as we scale. This will be a high-leverage, part-time engagement focused on systems and people rather than day-to-day coding. What you’d drive
- Engineering process and quality – Define and refine lightweight, effective processes for planning, delivery, QA, and release; introduce best practices without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Technical strategy and innovation – Help identify and validate new technical bets (including AI/ML where it’s practical), modernize our stack and practices where it matters, and ensure we’re building for speed and long-term maintainability.
- Hiring and org design – Partner on hiring plans, define the engineering org shape we need over the next 12–24 months, and participate in senior hiring and calibration of our bar.
- Guidance for leads – Act as a coach and sparring partner for our current leads, helping them grow in architecture, process, and people leadership. Overall, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with fast-moving product teams, wants meaningful influence on how engineering operates, and prefers a fractional engagement over a full-time executive role.