Are you a Senior Geospatial Engineer ready to elevate your career and take the leap into your first CTO role?
Chief Technical Officer | Climate Tech Start-up (London UK)
Full, Time Permanent
Hybrid 2-3 days in the office
We are looking for an experienced Senior Geospatial Engineer who is ready to take the next step into a CTO role, working for our client:- a London-based Climate Tech startup.
Our client is building a next-generation geospatial data platform that combines remote sensing, AI/ML modelling, and risk applications to help build resilience against climate risks. It’s a great opportunity to take ownership in shaping both the product and the engineering culture from the ground up.
The Opportunity
- Take the lead in defining and executing the technology strategy in line with commercial milestones.
- Design and build scalable geospatial data platforms, cloud-native workflows, and high-volume data pipelines.
- Guide product development from prototype ? proof of concept ? production-scale platforms.
- Grow and mentor a small engineering team, while working hands-on with cutting-edge geospatial and AI/ML technologies.
- Partner with the CEO to align technical direction with customer needs, sales opportunities, and investor expectations.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years’ experience in remote sensing (multi-spectral, SAR, optical, or similar).
- Strong background in applied modelling (spatial, temporal, ML/DL).
- Expert in Python and modern cloud-based workflows.
- Experience with geospatial datasets & tools (QGIS, PostGIS, SQL).
- Track record of product development and scaling infrastructure for commercial use (DevOps, CI/CD).
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to set and deliver on ambitious product milestones.
- Passion for applying technology to climate resilience and natural hazard risk management.
- Nice-to-have: SAR experience, Bayesian statistics, Docker/Kubernetes, GPU-accelerated computation.
Why Join?
- This is a unique opportunity to step up into a CTO role with ownership of product, technology, and team.
- Work on mission-driven climate tech, with global impact.
- Join the team the early stages of a start-up with ambitious growth plans.
If you’re a senior-level geospatial engineer looking to take the leap into a CTO position, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to build something meaningful, shaping both the product and the future of a climate resilience company.
Get in touch and apply today!
angela.olmo@newspacetechnical.com
