Chief Technology Officer

Summary

Join Paradox, an EdTech company on a mission to redefine how millions unlock their ambition through digital experiences, captivating storytelling, and frontier technology. As CTO, you will build the platform powering our ecosystem, shaping the tech vision, architecting scalable systems, and leading engineering efforts. You'll collaborate closely with product teams, moving quickly from idea to live product. This full-time position can be based in Dubai or Lisbon, or fully remote, with frequent travel to Dubai. French and English fluency is required. You will play a pivotal role in making Paradox an iconic brand, inspired by companies like Apple, Nike, Spotify, and Disney. The position offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to make a real impact on people's lives.

Requirements

• You have a track-record being startup-savvy CTO building world-class teams and products from 0 → 1
• You’re obsessed with shipping, learning, and improving—always data-informed, never perfectionist
• You’re both strategic and hands-on: able to design architecture and jump into code when needed
• You care deeply about education, personal growth, and impact—and want your work to matter
• You lead with energy, clarity, and empathy—and attract A-players who want to follow your lead
• French & English fluency

Responsibilities

• SET THE TECH VISION
• Architect the future of learning tech
• Align tech with product, growth & design for maximum impact
• Explore and apply breakthrough tech—AI, speech recognition, adaptive learning engines, and mobile-native UX—to enhance how users learn
• BUILD THE PRODUCT & PROTOTYPES
• Lead the full-stack development of our core platform
• Co-create MVPs with product & design, test relentlessly, iterate and ship fast
• Prioritize simplicity, performance, and “wow” moments
• SUPERCHARGE INTERNAL SYSTEMS
• Streamline infrastructure, automation, and back-office tooling
• Choose best-in-class tools (buy vs build) to scale fast and stay lean
• Design robust, scalable architectures that power every business unit (finance, ops, CS)
• DRIVE DATA STRATEGY & OBSERVABILITY
• Build a modern data stack that enables real-time decisions
• Implement clean pipelines, automated dashboards, and A/B testing
• Ensure full visibility on product usage, engagement, and outcomes
• OWN DELIVERY & PRIORITIZATION
• Translate the product vision into a real life roadmap
• Align with product on what ships when, with ruthless prioritization
• Manage tech budgets, timelines, and key metrics
• REPRESENT TECH INTERNALLY & EXTERNALLY
• Speak at events, write articles, and build our visibility in tech circles
• Be a true partner to business, product, and design teams
• LEAD YOUR TEAM TO EXCELLENCE
• Mentor, and retain world-class engineers
• Set high standards in code quality, documentation, and velocity
• Cultivate a culture of ownership, experimentation, and high performance

Benefits

• A company culture based on autonomy & accountability
• Flexible working hours
• A remote culture from day one with the freedom to work from wherever you want
• Magnificent offices in Dubai and Lisbon: you’re at home worldwide
• Standing desks paid by the company, if you live far from our offices
• Macbook: to be the most efficient in your work
• 350€ per year paid by the company to take care of yourself (for your gym, or dance class or whatever make you feel great)
• 150€ per year paid by the company to boost your knowledge (books, education): we are passionate about learning and want to support your growth)
• 1:1 coachings : a Paradox coach supporting you personally or professionally to live your best life
• Team building