Chief Technology Officer
Domainsbot
Afghanistan (Remote)
Full Time
About the Role
We are looking for our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Remote | Small Team | Gross compensation up to $100K/year per year plus stock options based on fit | Invoiced as a consultant | UTC-5 to UTC+3 only |
About Domainsbot:
We are a 20 years old, profitable and growing software company of fewer than 10 people, and we maintain the largest structured database of registered domains in the world. Our platform ingests WHOIS, DNS, HTTP, and SSL data for every domain, enriching and augmenting it into actionable intelligence. This data powers cutting-edge Domain and Website Intelligence and Brand Monitoring services used by Online Brand Protection and Cybersecurity providers, Corporate Registrars, and Law Firms worldwide.
We’re now looking for a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our next phase of growth.
What We’re Looking For
This is a consultant role: you must be able to invoice and work as an independent contractor. You are a hands-on technical leader who understands the importance of infrastructure resilience, data quality, and long-term vision. You don’t just solve problems—you prevent them.
Must-have skills and qualities:
– At least 5 years experience with our core stack: AWS, Linux, Python
– Proven ability to design and maintain resilient, scalable systems
– Willingness to handle technical emergencies when needed
– A long-term mindset — ready to commit for at least 5 years
– Ability to lead a small technical team, answering hard questions and making others better
– Experience with project management and people leadership
– At least 2 hours of daily overlap with GMT+3 and GMT-5
– Fluent in English, both written and spoken
– Experience with system design and architecture
– Familiarity with AI trends and capabilities
– Knowledge or interest in the domain name system
– Passion about fighting phishing and online frauds
– Strong hiring instincts and ability to grow a team
What We Offer:
– A strategic leadership role in a profitable and fast-evolving company
– High autonomy and influence over technical direction
– Flexible remote work with async-first communication
– Stock options and variable compensation based on experience and cultural fit
– A chance to work on meaningful problems for clients who rely on our insights every day
If you’re passionate about domains, cybersecurity, and building high-performing teams (and you’re excited by the idea of leading a core tech function in a small but impactful company) we want to hear from you.
Please let Domainsbot know that you found this role at ctojobshq.com as a way to support us, so we can keep providing you with great CTO job opportunities.
Compensation
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USD100,000.00
Yearly