CTO & Lead AI Developer

Marqea is building the world’s first AI-CMO engine, giving every business a marketing team at their fingertips. As we scale our AI platform, we’re looking for a technology leader who can own and drive all technical aspects of the company, from hands-on AI development to long-term product vision

• AI Developer: You’ll be the lead engineer building and refining our AI-driven marketing engine, working with cutting-edge LLMs, automation frameworks, and data systems.
• CTO: You’ll set the technology vision, own the architecture, recruit and mentor engineers, and work closely with the founders on strategy, fundraising, and scaling.

This role is for someone who is excited to code but also ready to lead a company’s technical future.

Strong background in AI/ML engineering (LLMs, NLP, automation, API integrations).

• Hands-on coding ability (Python, Node.js, cloud platforms, vector databases, etc.).
• Previous leadership or senior engineering experience (CTO, Lead Engineer, or comparable).
• Entrepreneurial mindset: comfort in a startup environment where speed, adaptability, and creativity matter.
• Ability to balance short-term builds with long-term vision.

Nice to Have

Experience scaling SaaS or AI startups.

• Knowledge of martech/marketing automation tools.
• Familiarity with fundraising and investor interactions.

• Core leadership position at a Swiss AI startup.
• Competitive salary (negotiable based on experience).
• Equity