Hands-On CTO: AI-Driven, Security-Focused, Remote (Pasadena)
Summary
The CTO leads engineering, security, and AI product strategy for a fintech company, blending hands-on technical work with scaling teams and processes for a remote-first, ~30-person team in Pasadena.
Scratch Financial is seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead engineering, infrastructure, and security for a ~30-person team in a remote-first, Pasadena-based setup. The role blends hands-on technical work with building process, standards, and a bench of leaders to scale the organization through diligence and growth. You will own security as a first-class function, drive SDLC rigor, and shape an AI-enabled product strategy, while managing distributed teams and aligning tech with business J-1…