Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Summary

Join Plum Research, a rapidly growing data and analytics company, as their Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this executive role, you will lead the design, development, and scaling of data platforms and analytics solutions. You will manage and grow engineering and data teams, driving technical excellence and ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure. The CTO will collaborate with various teams to align technology with company goals and deliver world-class tools for the entertainment industry. Plum Research offers competitive compensation, equity options, and a flexible work environment. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a product used by global entertainment leaders and build a thriving international tech organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years in technology leadership roles, including at least 2+ years in a CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar capacity
• Deep expertise in Python , SQL , and cloud-based architecture (preferably AWS or GCP)
• Proven experience building and scaling data-intensive products , ideally in analytics, audience measurement, or related domains
• Hands-on knowledge of modern data pipelines, orchestration (e.g., Airflow), and real-time or batch processing
• Strong grasp of statistical analysis, survey data , and data quality management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Plum’s long-term technology vision and roadmap
• Lead architecture decisions for data pipelines, analytics platforms, and internal tooling
• Manage and grow cross-functional teams: engineers, data scientists, analysts
• Oversee cloud infrastructure, DevOps processes, security, and scalability
• Ensure high-quality delivery of all technical projects
• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic initiatives and partnerships
• Represent the tech function in board-level discussions and investor communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of media and entertainment ecosystems (streaming, TV, film)
• Familiarity with BI tools like Tableau , Power BI , or custom dashboards
• Experience with machine learning pipelines and predictive modeling at scale
• Exposure to investor or venture capital environments

Benefits

• Executive-level impact on a product used by global entertainment leaders
• Competitive compensation and equity options
• Opportunity to build and scale an international tech organization
• A culture of ownership, innovation, and transparency
• Hybrid or fully remote work flexibility
• Working with an ambitious, mission-driven team backed by Tar Heel Capital Pathfinder