Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

GrabAGun•Addison, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the architecture, development, and execution of GrabAGun’s end-to-end technology ecosystem across eCommerce, internal operations, and the PEW Logistics platform. This is a hands-on, builder-first role for a technical leader who has scaled systems inside high-performance environments and can translate modern technologies, including AI-enabled development workflows, into real business outcomes. You will partner closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, increase operational efficiency, and build a scalable, secure, and compliant technology foundation that supports rapid growth.

Requirements

Proven experience as a senior technical leader (CTO, VP Engineering, or similar) in a high-growth or complex environment
Strong background as a hands-on software engineer, with the ability to go deep technically when needed
Experience working within or alongside large-scale technology organizations (“Big Tech” or equivalent environments)
Demonstrated success leading and scaling engineering teams and distributed systems
Deep understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, and high-performance web applications
Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and system reliability
Practical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., code generation, copilots, workflow automation) to improve development efficiency

Nice To Haves

Experience with eCommerce platforms and/or marketplace systems (strongly preferred)
Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or SaaS platforms (highly preferred)
Background in IT infrastructure and systems management, not just software engineering
Experience operating in regulated or compliance-heavy environments is a major plus

Responsibilities

Define and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap across eCommerce, logistics, and internal systems
Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering organization, establishing best practices in architecture, development, and deployment
Act as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to system design, code reviews, and critical builds when needed
Drive the evolution of a scalable, high-availability eCommerce platform capable of handling high transaction volume
Oversee development and expansion of PEW Logistics, supporting manufacturers and compliance-heavy workflows
Build and optimize AI-driven development workflows, leveraging modern tools to accelerate engineering velocity and reduce costs
Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to automate and streamline internal systems and workflows
Ensure security, compliance, and audit readiness across all systems (SEC, ATF/FBI considerations where applicable)
Establish robust data architecture and reporting infrastructure to support real-time decision-making
Evaluate, implement, and manage infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT systems