Call for Applications for Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – ANNAM.AI
Location: ANNAM.AI, Center of Excellence in AI for Agriculture, IIT Ropar
Type: Full time | Contractual | Renewable based on performance
Compensation: ₹40 - 70 Lakhs per annum (Negotiable based on qualifications and experience)
Performance Incentives: Additional incentives based on performance and outcomes, subject to Governing Board approval
Tenure: Initial appointment for 2 years, extendable up to 5 years
Age Limit: Preferably under 45 years; Minimum experience of 10+ years
Role Summary
As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ANNAM.AI, you will lead the development and deployment of cutting-edge AI/ML technologies to transform agriculture. You will oversee AI strategy, platform architecture, R&D; roadmap, and innovation pipelines, working closely with academic and industry collaborators to ensure Annam’s technology leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Vision and Architecture:
Define and implement a robust and scalable AI architecture tailored for agricultural applications.
This includes designing hybrid edge–cloud infrastructures, optimizing machine learning model deployment frameworks, and ensuring system compatibility for field-level deployment in rural and resource-constrained environments.
- AI Leadership and Supervision:
Lead and mentor cross-functional teams of AI/ML researchers and engineers in the development of predictive models for precision agriculture, disease and pest forecasting, crop yield prediction, and climate-resilient farming. Ensure all R&D; efforts are aligned with real-world challenges and validated through field data and trials.
- Collaborative R&D; and Ecosystem Engagement:
Establish and manage strategic collaborations with premier research institutions, agri-startups, and ecosystem enablers to co-develop, pilot, and scale innovative AI solutions. Drive translational research by facilitating joint studies, data-sharing protocols, and technical exchanges.
- Integration