Chief Technology Officer (AI)

a Senior CTO role has just become available in a Global Technology company, located in Indonesia.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: Jakarta

Keywords: collaborative, supportive leadership, dependable, inclusive, flexible working opportunities, training opportunities, knowledgeable, growth leadership, interpersonal skills, team

A leading AI-driven organisation in Jakarta is seeking a Chief Technology Officer Artificial Intelligence to spearhead its technical vision and execution. This pivotal role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of AI solutions, directly influencing product development and customer integration across Southeast Asia. You will be at the forefront of technical sales, engineering excellence, and regional innovation, ensuring that cutting-edge AI agents are deployed with precision and accuracy. The organisation values flexibility, inclusivity, and supportive leadership, providing an environment where your expertise can flourish alongside a talented team. If you are passionate about building from the ground up, thrive in collaborative settings, and want to make a tangible impact on both technology and business outcomes, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking company committed to growth and knowledge sharing.

* You will have the unique opportunity to lead technical conversations with clients from early-stage discussions through to architecture and security guidance, ensuring seamless integration of AI solutions.
* The organisation offers flexible working opportunities and places a strong emphasis on training and development, allowing you to grow your skills while mentoring others within a supportive team environment.
* Your role will be central in representing regional needs to the global Product team, ensuring that local feedback shapes product localisation and drives innovation tailored for Southeast Asia.

What you'll do:

As Chief Technology Officer Artificial Intelligence based in Jakarta, you will play an integral role in shaping both the technical direction and operational success of the organisation’s AI initiatives. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve joining client meetings as the trusted technical advisor, delivering compelling demonstrations of AI capabilities while guiding architectural decisions that prioritise security and scalability. You will be hands-on in engineering tasks—actively contributing code, building robust integrations, and setting rigorous quality standards. Leading a diverse team across engineering, integration, and pre-sales functions will be central to your mission; you’ll foster collaboration through mentorship and training opportunities. Customer integration projects will see you involved from scoping through deployment of AI agents, ensuring every solution meets production-level accuracy. By gathering feedback from clients throughout Southeast Asia, you’ll help localise products for maximum impact while representing these insights to the global Product team. As the local technical point of contact, you’ll build lasting partnerships with stakeholders and handle escalations with sensitivity. Your influence will extend beyond technology into nurturing an inclusive culture that supports growth leadership for all team members.

* Join early-stage client conversations as the technical lead, presenting engaging demos and guiding architecture as well as security discussions to build trust and understanding.
* Act as a hands-on engineering leader by actively shipping code, developing integrations, and setting high quality standards for all technical deliverables.
* Build and nurture a high-performing technical team across engineering, integration, and pre-sales functions, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
* Drive customer integrations from initial scoping through deployment of AI agents, ensuring production accuracy and responsiveness to client needs.
* Gather customer feedback diligently, localise products effectively for regional markets, and represent these needs to the global Product team for continuous improvement.
* Serve as the local technical point of contact by building partnerships with key stakeholders and handling escalations with empathy and professionalism.
* Guide architectural decisions that balance scalability, security, and user experience while maintaining alignment with organisational goals.
* Mentor junior engineers and support their professional growth through training opportunities and constructive feedback.
* Collaborate closely with sales teams to ensure technical requirements are met during pre-sales engagements.
* Champion inclusive practices within the technical team to foster a welcoming environment for under-represented groups.

What you bring:

For the Chief Technology Officer Artificial Intelligence position based in Jakarta, your extensive experience in software engineering forms the foundation for success. You have consistently delivered reliable products that meet real-world demands while navigating complex solution architectures during pre-sales engagements. Your ability to connect with customers stems from roles where you balanced technical depth with business acumen—ensuring solutions resonate across multiple stakeholders. Leadership comes naturally; whether at Director level or higher, you have cultivated teams through empathy, knowledge sharing, and supportive guidance. Fluency in English plus a local language enables effective communication throughout Southeast Asia’s diverse landscape. Operating independently is second nature—you excel at building frameworks from scratch even when faced with ambiguity. Experience within fast-moving startups has honed your adaptability; you understand how ownership drives results regardless of formal titles. Your interpersonal skills create inclusive environments where every voice is valued; ongoing commitment to learning ensures both personal growth and collective advancement. Familiarity with AI agent deployment best practices—including region-specific security requirements—rounds out your profile as an ideal candidate.

* You bring over seven years of hands-on software engineering experience with a proven track record of shipping real-world products that demonstrate reliability and scalability.
* Your background includes significant exposure to pre-sales activities or complex solution architecture roles where you have successfully bridged technical requirements with business objectives.
* You possess customer-facing experience in positions such as Site CTO, Solutions Architect or Deployed Engineer—enabling you to communicate effectively across both technical and commercial domains.
* Your leadership qualities are evident from previous roles at Director, VP or Founder level where you have guided teams towards shared goals through supportive leadership.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential along with proficiency in at least one local language relevant to Southeast Asia.
* You are comfortable operating independently in zero-to-one environments—building plans, teams, systems from scratch while adapting quickly to evolving challenges.
* Experience thriving in fast-moving startup environments is highly desirable where speed of execution matters more than titles or hierarchy.
* You demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills that foster collaboration within diverse teams including under-represented groups.
* A commitment to continuous learning is evident through participation in training opportunities or mentoring others within your network.
* Knowledgeable about best practices in AI agent deployment including security considerations specific to regional markets.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to flexibility, inclusivity, and professional development within the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to accommodate individual needs while promoting work-life balance. Training opportunities abound—whether through formal programmes or peer-led mentorship—ensuring everyone can expand their skillset regardless of their starting point. The company fosters a culture where supportive leadership guides teams toward shared success; knowledge sharing is encouraged so that each member feels empowered by communal growth rather than competition. Diversity is celebrated: under-represented groups are welcomed into an environment built on respect and empathy. The focus on regional innovation means your contributions directly shape products tailored for Southeast Asia’s unique market dynamics. With access to cutting-edge technology platforms plus ongoing investment in employee wellbeing, this organisation provides an inspiring workplace where your impact extends far beyond traditional boundaries.

What's next:

If you are ready to shape the future of artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia while enjoying flexible working opportunities within a supportive team environment—apply now!

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