Snapbau is an AI-powered SaaS procurement platform built for the construction industry. In under a year, we’ve achieved strong traction in the Swiss market and are now entering a rapid scale-up phase with international expansion ahead.We are building software for real-world construction environments — fragmented systems, low-connectivity job sites, fast operational workflows, and high execution pressure. The next phase of the company requires a deeply technical leader who can architect scalable systems while shipping production code daily.This is a hands-on builder role for someone who wants to own architecture, infrastructure, engineering execution, and technical product evolution from the ground up.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced CTO / senior technical leader who combines strong product engineering instincts with pragmatic startup execution. This is not a delegation-only executive position. You will:writing production code dailydefining system architecturebuilding scalable infrastructureleading engineering executionhiring and mentoring the first engineering teamtranslating real construction workflows into technical systemsYou will work directly with the CEO and customers to build software that functions reliably in real operational environments.TasksTechnical Architecture Product DevelopmentOwn system architecture and technical directionBuild scalable multi-tenant SaaS systems across backend, APIs, infrastructure, and frontendDrive pragmatic architecture decisions balancing speed, scalability, and maintainabilityEnsure platform reliability, performance, and extensibilityFull-Stack Engineering (Hands-On)Develop production systems primarily with PHP 8.3+ and Laravel 13+Build APIs, async jobs, queue systems, caching, and event-driven servicesContribute across frontend technologies including Vue.js, React, and Alpine.jsOwn debugging, monitoring, security, performance, and production reliabilityConstruction-Tech Offline-First SystemsDesign systems for low-connectivity, mobile-first construction environmentsBuild offline-first workflows enabling real-time field-to-office collaborationCreate reliable operational workflows for procurement, approvals, and trackingIntegrations InfrastructureBuild integrations with ERP and accounting systems, and auxiliary software providers i.e. Autodesk, etcDevelop scalable APIs, interoperability layers, and construction data pipelinesOwn cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, databases, monitoring, and production environments across GCP/AWSEngineering LeadershipHire and mentor the first engineering teamEstablish engineering standards, development practices, and code qualityDrive fast, high-quality execution in a startup environmentProduct Collaboration ExecutionWork closely with the CEO to translate operational workflows into product systemsAssess technical feasibility and execution trade-offsPrioritize effectively between rapid shipping and long-term scalabilityRequirementsExperience10+ years of professional software engineering experienceProven experience as:CTOsenior engineering leaderor principal/full-stack engineer in a high-growth B2B SaaS companyStrong track record building and scaling systems from early-stage through rapid growthExperience operating in startup environments with high ambiguity and rapid execution cyclesStrong history of shipping complex systems into productionTechnical DepthStrong backend and infrastructure expertiseDeep experience with PHP and Laravel in production environmentsStrong API architecture and systems integration experienceExperience building scalable SaaS products and distributed systemsStrong understanding of:databasescachingasynchronous processingperformance optimizationproduction debuggingComfortable operating across backend, frontend, infrastructure, and cloud systemsExecution MindsetStrong ownership mentality from architecture to production deploymentBias toward shipping fast and iterating from customer feedbackPragmatic approach to technical trade-offsComfortable making decisions with incomplete informationStrong product intuition grounded in real user constraintsLanguagesProfessional English requiredFluent French requiredBenefitsWhy Join SnapbauBuild at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and construction-techDirect impact on a fast-growing product entering its next scale phaseShape technical architecture and engineering culture from the ground upWork closely with real users and see immediate operational impactContribute directly to how AI will transform procurement and construction workflowsJoin a highly execution-oriented team with fast iteration cycles and visible outcomeSignificant growth opportunities into long-term technical leadershipWhat This Role Is NOTNot a pure executive or delegation-only CTO roleNot an enterprise architecture role disconnected from product executionNot a theoretical systems design position without shipping responsibilityNot an isolated engineering role detached from customers and field operationsFind more English Speaking Jobs in Switzerland on Arbeitnow #J-18808-Ljbffr
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