CTO - URHired

About the job

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Dublin (hybrid) or remote-friendly · Full-time · Equity based to begin with

About URHired

URHired is building Tessa, an AI-powered interview coaching platform designed for
neurodivergent and underserved jobseekers. We're backed by Enterprise Ireland and
operate a B2B2C model with partners including UK football club foundations and
community organisations. Tessa is being built as a native mobile app (iOS and Android).
The opportunity
We're looking for a CTO to take ownership of URHired's technical direction as we move
from foundation build into scale. This isn't a ground-floor idea — you'd be joining a
company with some funding secured, partnerships signed, a live product roadmap, and
a contract developer already building, who would report to the CTO. What's missing is a
technical leader ready to own architecture, build out the engineering function, and help
drive the next round of investment.

What you'll own

• Technical architecture and product engineering direction for Tessa, end to end
• Build and lead the engineering function as we scale beyond a single contractor
— hiring, structure, and delivery cadence
• AI/ML integration strategy (currently OpenAI-based) and roadmap for features
including read-aloud, ATS checking, and adaptive coaching
• Technical due diligence and investor-facing credibility as we approach our next
funding round
• Infrastructure, security, and data handling standards — particularly important
given our work with vulnerable jobseekers and enterprise partners
• Close partnership with the CEO on product strategy, prioritisation, and company
direction

What we're looking for

• Ideally previous experience as a CTO or founding technical leader in a startup
that raised institutional funding (seed or Series A) — you know what investors
expect from the technical side of a business
• A track record of shipping and scaling real products; mobile app and/or AI-driven
product experience is a strong plus
• Comfortable owning architecture decisions solo today, while planning for a
team tomorrow
• Genuine alignment with the mission — building accessible, inclusive technology
for underserved jobseekers
• Domain experience in EdTech, HRTech, or accessibility is a bonus, not a
requirement
What's on offer
• Significant equity commensurate with a CTO-level leadership role
• Real ownership of technical direction, not just an execution role
• A product with funding, traction, and partnerships already in place — not a blank
page
• Direct involvement in fundraising and investor relationships
• A mission-driven company with a genuine, underserved user base and early
market validation

What this isn't

This isn't a pre-idea, pre-funding "let's figure it out together" role. URHired has real
traction, real partners, and a roadmap already in motion. We're looking for someone
ready to step into significant technical ownership and leadership of a company that's
already moving — with the equity and title to match that level of contribution.
To apply, reach out to Owen Murray, Founder & CEO