Chief Technology Officer

Our Story

TechInsights is a leading information platform for the semiconductor industry, providing trusted, in-depth intelligence on semiconductor innovation and related markets. Our platform serves over 650 companies and 150,000 users, offering the world's most extensive collection of reverse engineering, teardown, and market analysis data. This includes detailed circuit analysis, imagery, process flows, device teardowns, cost analysis, forecasts, and expert commentary, enabling technology companies to make faster, more confident business and product decisions.

Why Work With Us

• Company-sponsored training and development
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, wellness, retirement plan matching, and fitness reimbursement
• Flexible vacation policy
• Trusted Device Reimbursement Program
• Opportunities for community involvement
• Wellness resources and support
• An inclusive environment prioritizing diversity, equity, and accessibility
• A high-growth, high-performance company culture
• Executive compensation commensurate with the role's scope and experience

The Opportunity

TechInsights is transforming into an AI-enabled intelligence company, and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is central to this evolution. Reporting to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CTO will spearhead the company's technology strategy and oversee the engineering organization, encompassing AI Engineering, AI Policy & Governance, Reverse Engineering R&D, and IT Support. This role requires a leader who can blend visionary thinking with disciplined execution, translating corporate strategy into robust engineering capabilities, aligning technology investments with business outcomes, and representing TechInsights to stakeholders.

The CTO will safeguard and enhance TechInsights' competitive advantage, built on proprietary semiconductor intelligence, reverse engineering data, market analysis, and advanced analytics. This involves driving engineering excellence, developing the platform, and fostering AI-driven innovation, with a focus on agentic AI systems, cloud-native platforms, and applied machine learning within the demanding semiconductor industry.

The ideal candidate will establish enterprise-wide engineering standards, cultivate a high-performance technology culture, and collaborate with Product, Sales, Operations, and Security & AI Governance leaders to prioritize technology investments that align with strategic objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about scaling world-class engineering at the forefront of AI and semiconductor intelligence.

What You’ll Do

Technology Strategy and Executive Leadership

• Define and manage the overarching technology strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate goals, product vision, and revenue targets.
• Contribute as a core member of the Executive Leadership Team, providing technological insights for company-wide decisions and representing TechInsights to external parties.
• Lead technology investment planning across AI, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, and data platforms, balancing strategic growth with profitability.
• Embody and promote the company's core priorities: Speed, Custody, Repeatability, Productivity, and Wellness.

Platform, Engineering, and Innovation

• Direct AI Engineering, Reverse Engineering R&D, and IT Support, establishing high standards for quality and technical excellence.
• Spearhead the applied AI and R&D initiatives, overseeing the development and deployment of machine learning, generative AI, large language models, vector databases, semantic search, and domain-specific AI models.
• Make strategic build-buy-partner decisions for advanced engineering capabilities and support M&A activities with technical due diligence.
• Collaborate with Product and Commercial teams to synchronize engineering efforts with product roadmaps and market launch plans.
• Partner with Security & AI Governance to ensure engineering operations adhere to cybersecurity, data governance, and AI threat management protocols.

Organizational Leadership and Operational Excellence

• Lead the technology organization, taking full responsibility for its structure, team performance, and culture.
• Foster a high-performance engineering culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, supported by clear career paths and leadership development.
• Manage the engineering budget, develop annual forecasts, and present investment proposals to executive leadership and the board.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery speed, platform stability, and AI adoption rates.
• Oversee AI Policy & Governance, establishing guidelines for autonomous AI agent operations within TechInsights.

What You’ll Bring

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years in progressive technology leadership roles, including at least five years in a senior executive capacity (e.g., SVP Engineering, CTO).
• Proven track record of scaling engineering teams and technology platforms within data-intensive, B2B, or SaaS environments.
• Extensive expertise in cloud infrastructure, data architecture, platform engineering, and modern software development methodologies.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing, geographically dispersed engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML platforms, large-scale data products, or content intelligence systems.
• Experience supporting technology through mergers and acquisitions, including technical due diligence and integration processes.
• Familiarity with the semiconductor, EDA, materials science, or technology intelligence sectors is highly advantageous.
• Exposure to export control regulations, intellectual property protection, or compliance in a technology or research context.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Leadership Competencies

• A balanced approach to long-term strategic vision and short-term execution, coupled with operational discipline.
• Strong executive presence and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative spirit and proven ability to influence peers in a matrixed organization.
• A data-driven methodology for technology investment and decision-making.
• A commitment to talent development, fostering psychological safety, and promoting organizational health.
• The capacity to translate complex technical strategies into clear, actionable business outcomes for senior stakeholders.

Additional Information

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to provide their latest citizenship and/or permanent residency information to comply with U.S. Export Control Laws and Regulations.

Working Arrangement

This position can be based on-site at our offices in Ottawa, San Jose, Denver, or Washington, DC, or remotely within Canada, the USA, or the UK. Travel up to 25% may be necessary for engaging with customers, partners, and global engineering teams.

TechInsights values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process. AI technology may be used in application screening and assessment, but all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters and hiring teams. TechInsights adheres to data protection obligations and provides a privacy policy at https://www.techinsights.com/privacy-policy.