Jobster Ashton-Under-Lyne, England, United Kingdom
We are seeking a Cofounding CTO with deep expertise in thermal systems, HVAC, or data‑centre infrastructure to own the technology roadmap and lead the transition from late‑stage prototype to global roll‑out.
The Opportunity
* Own the end‑to‑end technology strategy and roadmap, taking the product through first commercial deployments and iterative releases.
* Lead R&D, engineering and product across:
o Thermal systems and psychrometrics
o Mechanical design and system packaging
o Controls, monitoring and software integration (DCIM / BMS)
* Build manufacturing and supply‑chain readiness for scaled production, working with OEMs and key suppliers.
* Ensure compliance with relevant data‑centre, safety, performance and sustainability standards.
* Recruit, mentor and lead a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software).
* Partner closely with the CEO and board on customer engagement, pilots and strategic partnerships with data centres and integrators.
* Act as the technical representative with customers, partners, investors, regulators and at industry events.
Ideal Background
* Deep domain expertise in one or more of:
o Data‑centre cooling / HVAC
o Data‑centre infrastructure design, operation or integration
* Proven experience scaling hardware‑led technology from prototype through:
o Design for manufacture
o Certification and standards compliance
o Real‑world deployment at scale
o Experience with controls, monitoring and software integration (BMS / DCIM / SCADA or similar)
* Comfortable operating close to research environments and IP.
* Strong leadership track record building and coaching engineering teams.
* Clear communicator, able to explain complex thermodynamics to non‑technical stakeholders.
Why Join?
* Founder‑level equity.
* Direct impact on the future of sustainable computing infrastructure.
* Join at a pivotal inflection point: final validation → rapid commercial scaling.
* Supportive board and investors with a clear commercial pathway.
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