Cofounder / CTO

Role Overview

Xilix is an early-stage AI ed-tech startup focused on transforming how students learn by creating a highly personalized, engaging education experience. The company is building what it describes as the first AI-powered teacher for middle and high school students. A prototype is already in place, along with a defined vision, strategy, and roadmap, and the team is now looking for a cofounder-level technology leader to help take the product forward.

What You’ll Do

As the CTO and founding technical partner, you will help shape the product direction, turn the vision into a scalable MVP, and lead the engineering function as the company grows. The role calls for a hands-on builder who can combine technical depth with leadership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and drive the company’s overall technology direction and long-term technical strategy.
• Work closely with the founding team to test ideas, choose priorities, and improve the product roadmap.
• Use the existing requirements and prototype to iteratively develop an MVP that can scale.
• Coordinate with founders, advisors, and other stakeholders so technical execution stays aligned with business objectives.
• Contribute to AI research and development, bringing forward-thinking ideas and technical leadership.
• Build and shape a high-performing engineering team, while fostering a culture of innovation and quality.
• Take part in fundraising discussions and support the company’s growth efforts.

What the Role Requires

• A master’s degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or an equivalent background through relevant professional experience.
• At least 10 years of experience building software products and solutions.
• At least 5 years of experience leading and managing software developers.
• The ability to think strategically while still being able to execute effectively.
• Strong understanding of iterative software development practices.
• Deep expertise in AI, including generative AI, large language models, machine learning, and natural language processing.
• Solid full-stack web development knowledge and a strong inclination toward hands-on coding.
• Ability to code using Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and React.
• Customer-first thinking, strong self-drive, comfort with ambiguity, curiosity to learn, and strong emotional intelligence.

What’s Offered

• The chance to join a cutting-edge AI startup with the potential to create meaningful impact in education.
• A leadership role with real decision-making influence.
• Equity ownership in the company.
• Competitive pay once funding is secured.
• Access to mentorship, networking, and professional growth opportunities.
• The opportunity to build a team from an early stage and help define the company’s engineering culture and operations.

Application Notes

Interested candidates can share their resume with the subject line “Cofounder / CTO role”.