Red Sky is looking for a COO / CTO Co-founder to co-build an AI-driven startup focused on automating accounting and financial processes for modern businesses. This is a hands-on founder role responsible for shaping both the technology and operational backbone of the company.

What You'll Do

Design and iterate the core product vision for an AI-powered accounting automation platform.
Translate accounting workflows into scalable, automated, and AI-supported solutions.
Lead the architecture and development of automation pipelines, integrations, and data flows.
Monitor AI, automation, and fintech/accounting tech trends and apply them to product strategy.
Ensure high standards of reliability, security, and scalability.
Design and build operational processes from scratch (delivery, onboarding, support).
Implement process improvement and automation across internal operations.
Establish project management and execution frameworks.
Optimise efficiency, time-to-value, and customer satisfaction.
Co-manage the company together with the founding team.
Build and lead a small, high-impact engineering and operations team.
Shape company culture around ownership, accountability, and excellence.
Participate in investor communication and pitch preparation.
Oversee operational and technology-related financial planning (budgeting, forecasting).

What We're Looking For

At least 5-7+ years of proven track record of leadership experience in startups or scale-ups.
Proven experience in building products or operations from scratch.
3+ years in roles such as CTO, COO, VP Engineering, or equivalent.
Hands-on experience in automation, AI, or process improvement projects.
Strong understanding of product development and technical architecture.
Solid knowledge of project management and process design.
Entrepreneurial mindset: ownership, speed, and accountability.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to thrive in high-uncertainty, pre-PMF environments.
C1+ level of spoken and written English and Polish.

Nice to Have

Experience in accounting, fintech, ERP, or financial operations.
Exposure to B2B SaaS business models.
Experience with scaling technical teams or platforms.
Previous fundraising or investor collaboration experience.
Experience integrating AI into production systems.

Benefits & Compensation

COO / CTO Co-founder role with real influence over company direction.
Opportunity to build an AI-driven startup from scratch.
High autonomy in technology, operations, and strategy.
Support from an experienced startup studio and capital group.
Access to unique know-how and international experts.
Fast pace, short feedback loops, and tangible impact.
Compensation: at least PLN 17,000 net B2B + VAT plus an equity package in the co-created startup.

Work Mode

This role is fully remote, open to candidates within the European Union, with a preference for those based in or near Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland.