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Co-Founder and CTO
Clera
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About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a true co-founder seat — not a senior hire executing a predetermined roadmap. As an equal co-founder and CTO, you will own the research agenda, shape the product vision, and build the technical team at an early-stage AI video advertising platform with real traction, a running flywheel, and several consequential technical decisions still deliberately open for you to make.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Define and drive the company's core research agenda and long-term technical strategy.
- Own product direction end-to-end, from architecture through to user-facing features.
- Make significant, open-ended technical and product decisions independently and with authority.
- Build and lead the engineering team as the company scales.
- Collaborate as an equal co-founder on overall company direction, culture, and strategy.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- 4–16 years of experience in technical roles, with demonstrated leadership at a senior or founding level.
- Exceptional engineering ability and comfort operating at both a strategic and hands-on level.
- Background in AI, machine learning, or generative video/media systems is highly relevant.
- Track record of making high-stakes technical decisions with real ownership and accountability.
- Thrives in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment where key decisions remain open by design.
- Able to commit fully (full-time, 6–7 days per week) and work in person in San Francisco.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Equity: Equal co-founder equity (~28%).
- Visa sponsorship: Not available.
LOCATION
On-site in San Francisco, CA. In-person presence is required.
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