Hybrid Full-time

GeoFoundation is hiring a CTO & Co-Founder (AI/LLM, Equity, Zurich/Remote)

About the Role

Join GeoFoundation as our CTO & Co-Founder and become the third key member of a motivated founding team. You will architect a new generation of agentic AI platforms specifically for the manufacturing industry, making strategic decisions on technology, roadmap, and system design from the ground up.

What You'll Do

  • Shape and build a new generation of agentic AI platforms for the manufacturing industry.
  • Decide on the tech stack, roadmap, and architecture in close alignment with the company's vision.
  • Act as a driving force within a small, motivated founding team, taking full ownership of technical direction.

What We're Looking For

  • Profound understanding of LLMs and AI agents (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Huggingface).
  • Knowledge of RAG pipelines and evaluation methodologies.
  • Experience developing ML-based applications using PyTorch and transformers.
  • Hands-on expertise with at least one backend framework: Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask), Node.js (Express/NestJS), or Java (Spring Boot).
  • Experience designing and implementing REST APIs and distributed microservices.
  • High level of experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Skills in CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience building robust frontend applications with TypeScript and a modern framework (e.g., React, Vue).
  • Enjoy responsibility, co-creation, and entrepreneurial work, with motivation to help shape a company from scratch.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Understanding of monitoring, OAuth2/JWT, and security best practices.
  • Background in SQL/NoSQL databases and data integration.
  • Domain expertise in risk management or geopolitics.

Technical Stack

  • AI/ML: OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Huggingface, PyTorch, transformers
  • Backend: Python, FastAPI, Django, Flask, Node.js, Express, NestJS, Java, Spring Boot
  • Frontend: TypeScript, React, Vue
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes
  • Tools: Kafka, RabbitMQ

Team & Environment

You will be part of a small founding team of 1-10 employees. The structure is collaborative and non-hierarchical, with a focus on mission command: clear goals and freedom of implementation.

Benefits & Compensation

  • High creative freedom to decide on tech stack, roadmap, and architecture.
  • Real ownership through concrete equity options.
  • Continuous learning through value exchange, personal growth, and 'first principles' thinking.
  • Purpose & growth by building a platform that addresses key markets and contributes to Europe's resilience.
  • A fun, diverse, and open team environment where mistakes are part of the journey.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid role. The primary location is Zurich, with remote work flexibility.

GeoFoundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Required Skills
OpenAILangChainLangGraphHuggingfacePyTorchtransformersPythonFastAPIDjangoFlaskAILLMLeadershipStrategyProduct Development
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The first European platform that combines ERP data with global news, weather and market signals to deliver quantified risk, cost impact, and mitigation options focused on geopolitical and climate development. Developing a real-time, geopolitical & climate-events intelligence platform helping supply-chain & procurement teams of the European food industry.

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