Chief Technology Officer at Achievers

At Achievers, we are on a mission to change the way the world works through our Employee Experience Platform, which helps nearly 4 million global users recognize their peers and align with company values. We are looking for a visionary Chief Technology Officer to lead our engineering division, drive innovation, and shape the future of our technology strategy from our hybrid-first office in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a technology roadmap that directly supports our company vision and long-term goals.
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing engineering team that values accountability and continuous improvement.
• Partner with our Chief Product Officer to ensure our technical initiatives and product development are perfectly synchronized.
• Champion best practices in software architecture, design, and development to deliver high-quality, customer-facing solutions.
• Refine engineering workflows and implement key performance indicators to boost productivity and operational efficiency.
• Oversee our cloud infrastructure and hosting models to ensure top-tier scalability, security, and performance while managing costs.
• Serve as a bridge between technical teams and executive leadership to ensure technology remains a core driver of our business objectives.

Must-haves

• At least 15 years of experience in the field, with a proven track record in a C-level engineering role at a global B2B SaaS company.
• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Deep expertise in software architecture, engineering, and development across both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Comprehensive understanding of security best practices, cloud computing, and infrastructure management.
• Strong leadership skills with a history of building and managing high-performing, agile teams.
• Excellent communication abilities to influence stakeholders at every level of the organization.
• A strategic mindset capable of turning complex business needs into actionable technical plans.
• Fluency in English.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model based in our Toronto office.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Access to an employee assistance program for you and your family.
• Extensive opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Parental leave top-up and RRSP matching.
• Flexible vacation time.
• Access to the LinkedIn Learning Library and internal mentorship programs.
• Participation in our points-based employee recognition program.
• Involvement in employee-led resource groups.