Field CTO

Lightbend - San Francisco, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - San Francisco, CA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Field CTO at Lightbend serves as a technical visionary and trusted advisor, focusing on bridging the gap between innovative software solutions and client needs. This role involves leveraging expertise in Akka, Kalix, Java, and cloud-based distributed systems to guide customers through technical decision-making and product adoption. The Field CTO collaborates with internal teams and clients, represents the company at industry events, and drives the integration of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to identify technical needs and provide tailored solutions that address their challenges, with a focus on Akka, Kalix, Java, and cloud-based distributed systems.
• Lead technical presentations and product demonstrations to showcase Lightbend's software capabilities, emphasizing scalability, resilience, and performance.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between clients and internal product teams, ensuring seamless communication and execution of client projects.
• Drive the adoption of emerging technologies, including real-time streaming and cloud-native architectures, within client environments.
• Provide thought leadership on industry trends, best practices, and innovative solutions at conferences, webinars, and industry events.
• Write and blog about best practices with Lightbend's technology.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues, ensuring optimal client satisfaction and product performance.
• Collaborate with product development teams, relaying client feedback to influence the roadmap and future product improvements.
• Mentor and support internal teams, sharing deep technical knowledge and ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, driving alignment and mutual success.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development and architecture, with a strong focus on Akka, Kalix, Java, distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in real-time streaming, event-driven architecture, and modern cloud infrastructures (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels in a fully remote environment.
• Experience in leading technical teams and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in the financial services, telecom, or logistics industries is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing education.
• Flexible work schedule and fully remote work environment.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation is encouraged.