Founding CTOWe are looking for an ambitious AI/ML + Deeptech leader to join us at an early stage.
This is not a traditional CTO role.
We are looking for someone who wants to build something from first principles and help create technology capable of fundamentally changing an industry.
About VacatiVacati is building for the global Hospitality, Food & Beverage industry.
Our mission is easy:
Make industry knowledge intelligent.
We are combining technology, domain expertise and AI to solve problems that have remained fragmented for decades.
We are starting small.
The vision is not small.
What You Will DoYou will own the technical vision and execution of Vacati.
Your responsibilities will include:
• AI/ML architecture
• LLM systems
• Deeptech research
• Data architecture
• AI infrastructure
• Product architecture
• Model evaluation
• Technical strategy
• Engineering leadership
• Building the founding team
You will work directly with the founders and have significant influence over the company's technical direction.
Who We Are Looking ForWe want someone who:




• Thinks beyond existing solutions
• Loves difficult technical problems
• Can build from 0→1
• Understands AI/ML deeply
• Is comfortable with ambiguity
• Can research and implement
• Thinks like a founder
• Wants meaningful ownership
You could be an:
AI Engineer
ML Architect
Research Engineer
Technical Founder
Startup CTO
Your background matters.
Your thinking matters more.
What Makes This DifferentWe are not looking to build:
Another AI wrapper.
We are not looking to simply:
Integrate existing models.
We want to explore what becomes possible when deep domain knowledge meets serious AI/ML infrastructure.
There are significant opportunities for proprietary technology, research and intellectual property.
CompensationThis is an early-stage founding role.
Salary post-seed round.
Equity will be discussed based on:
• Experience
• Commitment
• Contribution
• Stage of joining
We are currently building toward our seed round.

📌 Chief Technology Officer (India)
🏢 Experience Vacati
📍 India