Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Overview We are seeking a forward-thinking Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technology vision and execution for a startup at the intersection of artificial intelligence and geopolitical analysis. The CTO will architect our AI infrastructure, build and manage a world-class technical team, and ensure our products deliver timely, trustworthy geopolitical insights to governments, enterprises, and institutions.

Responsibilities Develop and lead the end-to-end technical strategy, with a focus on NLP and appropriate input models, real-time data pipelines, and predictive modeling for geopolitical events.

Architect scalable systems to ingest, structure, and analyze massive streams of open-source intelligence, media, and structured datasets.

Lead a cross-functional engineering and data science team to deploy production-ready AI models and decision-support tools.

Ensure that all AI models uphold standards for accuracy, explainability, and ethical use—especially when interpreting sensitive global developments.

Collaborate with founders, domain experts, and analysts to align technology with customer needs in relevant sectors.

Job Requirements Mandatory qualifications : 10+ years of experience in software engineering, data science, or AI product leadership.

Proven experience with machine learning, and relevant analytical technologies.

Deep understanding of global data sources, misinformation risks, and multilingual AI challenges.

Strong experience building and scaling AI / ML systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Effective communicator who can interface with non-technical stakeholders, including government and policy professionals.

Preferred Qualifications Background in intelligence, international relations, or defense tech.

Familiarity with real-time data pipelines and threat detection systems.

Experience working in high-stakes, high-trust sectors such as national security or enterprise risk.

Job Benefits Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and are expected to work in-person at the TAG Washington, D.C. office five days per week. Please note that TAG maintains a dog-friendly office environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in close proximity to dogs as part of our standard in-person work setting. TAG provides competitive benefits, including premium health insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and commuter allowances, with regular training opportunities available to its employees. For this role, TAG offers a base salary of $160,000-$210,000 with eligibility for a discretionary end-of-year bonus. All interested candidates must apply via the application portal on our website. Due to the volume of applications received, responses from our recruiting team may be delayed. No phone calls or emails, please.

Legal Notices Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). As a participant in E-Verify, we are required to provide the following notices : E-Verify Participation Poster and Right to Work Poster.

Assistance For Applicants With Disabilities The Asia Group is committed to fair and equal employment of applicants and employees with disabilities. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or other applicable laws, and you need to discuss a reasonable accommodation to apply for a role, please call +1 (202) 350-3200 and ask to speak with Human Resources.

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