Technical Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)
Cognitensor
Technical Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR)The Role
We are seeking a Technical Entrepreneur in Residence to lead the development and execution of multiple high-priority projects. This is a high-leverage role for a seasoned engineer and strategist who has "been there, done that."
You will act as the technical lead across our venture portfolio, bridging the gap between raw business concepts and market-ready products. While this is not a Co-Founder role, you will be treated as a founding member of our leadership team, with a compensation package that includes a significant equity upside tied to the success of the projects you bring to life.
Key Responsibilities
● Multi-Project Execution: Simultaneously oversee the technical roadmap for 2–4 distinct projects, ensuring rapid delivery and high standards.
● Vetting & Architecture: Evaluate new business ideas for technical feasibility and design the initial architecture to ensure long-term scalability.
● Fractional CTO Leadership: Lead the "build" phase for new ventures, from writing the first lines of code to hiring the dedicated engineering teams that will eventually take over.
● Optimization: Audit existing technical workflows and implement modern DevOps, CI/CD, and security best practices across the board.
Experience & Requirements
● Founding Experience (Required): You have previously founded a startup, served as a CTO, or been an early-stage "employee #1." You understand the pressure, the pivots, and the persistence required to build from zero.
● Technical Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience in modern full-stack development. You should be comfortable leading in environments involving AI/LLMs, distributed systems, or complex SaaS architectures.
● Product Intuition: You don't just build features; you build products. You can translate business KPIs into technical requirements without hand-holding.
● Resourcefulness: You are an expert at doing more with less—utilizing low-code tools where they make sense and building custom, high-performance engines where they don't.
Compensation & Benefits
● Base Salary: Competitive monthly compensation.
● Equity Upside: A generous equity stake in the projects you lead, offering the financial rewards of a founder without the burden of solo-fundraising.
● Autonomy: Complete ownership over the technical stack and development culture.
● Flexibility: We are focused on output, not hours.
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are the person friends call when they have a "billion-dollar idea" because they know you can actually make it work. You’ve likely had a successful exit or a "spectacular failure"—both of which have left you with the experience to build faster and smarter than anyone else.