Co-Founder & CTO (AI / SaaS Startup)

Job Title : Co-Founder & CTO (AI / SaaS Startup)

Location : Pune, India

Experience : 0-6 years | Industry: Tech / SaaS / AI

About the Role:

We are an early-stage AI-based SaaS startup focused on building scalable, real-world AI products for businesses. We are looking for a hands-on technical co-founder (CTO) to build and scale the product from the ground up.

🧠 Requirements:

1. Technical Leadership

- Own technology, architecture, and product execution.

- Build and lead the engineering and AI team.

- Take strategic decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and AI models.

2. Product Development

- Design and develop AI-based SaaS applications end-to-end.

- Select and manage tech stack including Backend, Frontend, Cloud, and AI components.

- Develop and integrate AI/ML models such as LLMs, APIs, automation, and analytics.

3. Team Management

- Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team.

- Oversee code quality, CI/CD, deployments, and DevOps practices.

- Collaborate on product strategy from MVP to scale journey.

4. Strategic Support

- Work closely with the Founder on vision, roadmap, and scale-up strategies.

- Support investor discussions with a compelling technology vision and roadmap.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

- Strong hands-on experience in software development.

- Solid understanding of AI, ML, LLMs, and APIs.

- Experience with SaaS architecture and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).

- Proficiency in Backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Java, or similar.

- Familiarity with Frontend frameworks such as React, Next.js, or Flutter.

- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database technologies.

- Experience in leading or mentoring technical teams.

- A startup mindset focused on ownership, speed, and problem-solving.

💰 Compensation Structure

Meaningful Equity Stake (Co-founder level)

Low initial salary (startup phase)

Salary revision + ESOP upside post funding / revenue

Long-term growth aligned with company success

🤝 Why Join Us?

True co-founder role, not just a title

Build AI products with real market impact

Freedom to shape tech, culture & team

High ownership, high learning, high upside