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Chief Technology Officer – (Applications are through InMotion – Apply Here)

OpenMetal is seeking a visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and execution. This leader will oversee Software Development, Cloud System Engineering, Customer/Solutions/Engineering Support, and Data Center Automation functions.

We’re especially interested in candidates who have experience as a founder or early executive, with a track record of scaling a company, growing revenue, and building high-performing teams in fast-paced environments.

This role includes potential equity through our Incentive Stock Option Plan.  With success, your ISOs could represent a very large portion of your total compensation.  Please outline your previous experience and expectations in the application process.

Have a quick question for our leadership?  Connect with our CEO, Todd Robinson on LinkedIn.

OpenMetal has gone from zero to one – we are out of the startup phase and are moving into our high growth phase.  We need a leader who can take us to the next level.  One who thrives in entrepreneurial settings, knows how to thrill customers to earn expansion revenue, and can help us lead in our goal of enabling customers to escape the hyperscalers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Guide architecture and development of our automated bare metal and private cloud platform focusing on iterative customer driven improvement.
• Lead, inspire, and mentor Engineering, Software, Support, and Infrastructure teams to achieve ambitious goals.
• Encourage and establish best practices, including leveraging appropriate AI-enabled approaches.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement new features and enhancements to our Private Clouds and Bare Metal.
• Guide the scaling of products, revenue, and operations—drawing from your own entrepreneurial and scaling experience.
• Actively participate in the sales process when dictated by scope, complexity, or scale of a prospect.
• Oversee implementation of industry standards for data privacy, security, and compliance among technical teams and initiatives.
• Build and refine customer feedback loops that drive product improvements and market differentiation.
• Lead from the front—rolling up your sleeves when needed. This is a high-growth startup, and agility is key.

Qualifications Needed:

• Proven experience as an early-stage leader who has scaled a business and contributed directly to revenue growth.
• Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and automation is critical. Experience in core technologies including OpenStack and Ceph highly preferred but not required.  Our team is very strong already in this area.
• Strong record of building and growing engineering teams in high-growth, high-pressure environments.
• Experience with API-first development principles and modern software architecture.
• Meaningful interest in leveraging AI for development acceleration, automation, and for customer enabled self service.
• Strong analytical, creative thinking, and sales acumen.
• Solid project management and organizational skills with a focus on execution and alignment with company goals.

Why Choose OpenMetal?

At OpenMetal, this is more than just a CTO role — it’s an opportunity to go head to head with the “mega clouds” while contributing to the open source community and enabling companies to own their Cloud futures.  Up for the challenge?

Originally incubated at InMotion Hosting, OpenMetal operates independently but benefits joint scale including a central office with HR, Finance, and Legal.

Applications are through InMotion – Apply Here

OpenMetal also offers:

• Remote work, skip the commute!
• Customizable 401(k) plans that include company matching
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Additional paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Significant challenges for professional growth and advancement
• Wellness initiatives
• The chance to be a part of a team energized by a shared passion for growth

OpenMetal is committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.