Chief Technology Officer

Job Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Company: UniVally Tech LLP Location: Remote/Hybrid – India or UK (Preferred) Type: Equity-based (5%) with milestone vesting and long-term commitment About Us UniVally Tech LLP is an emerging global EdTech startup transforming the way students apply to universities—locally and internationally. Our AI-powered platform eliminates middlemen, brings transparency to admissions, and supports students with personalized tools. We are building a product with multilingual AI, cross-border document processing, voice/chat assistants, and secure university-student interaction. We’re currently in the MVP stage and looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who can take our tech to scale. Key Responsibilities Translate UniVally’s business vision into a sustainable and scalable technology strategy Lead the full lifecycle of product development: from architecture to deployment and iteration Build, manage, and scale a lean, high-performing dev team (in-house or freelance) Oversee the development of: Role-based access (students, universities, employers) AI assistant (Elina) integration using LLMs and voice AI Secure student document handling and verification workflows Multilingual chatbot capabilities (Tamil, Hindi, English initially) Analytics dashboard for university partners Collaborate closely with the founders, product designers, and marketing to ensure tech alignment Manage cloud infrastructure, database design, APIs, and system security Stay up to date with AI/ML advancements and apply them to improve user experience Skills & Experience Proven experience in building and scaling tech products (preferably SaaS or EdTech) Proficiency in one or more full-stack development environments (Node.js, Python, React, Next.js, etc.) Familiarity with AI/LLM integration (GPT-4, Whisper, Pinecone, LangChain, ElevenLabs) Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Prior experience implementing secure authentication and user verification systems Understanding of GDPR, DPDP, or similar data protection frameworks Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership skills Bonus: Worked on education, recruitment, or student-focused platforms Equity & Vesting Terms Total Offered Equity: 5% Equity split by milestones: 2% on MVP completion 2% after platform launch 1% after first 1000 verified users Vesting Structure: 4-year vesting schedule with a 1-year cliff Equity begins vesting only after the first milestone is achieved What We Offer 5% equity offer for the Founding CTO Split by milestone-based achievements: MVP, launch, user base 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff Not a co-founder title but a strategic leadership role with equity-only compensation (initially). How to Apply: Answer these questions below mentioned questions, and send your CV and Cover Letter to this email address, hr@univally.com Why are you interested in an equity-only CTO role instead of a salaried one right now? Where do you see yourself and UniVally in 2 years if you take this role? What architecture would you use to build a multilingual AI assistant like Elina that supports voice, memory, and sentiment analysis? How do you handle uncertainty, pressure, or disagreements in early-stage startups? NOTE: The applications are not acceptable without answering these questions and cover letter. Show more Show less