Job Description

About the Role
Launch Industries is looking for a hands-on CTO to lead the architecture and deployment of AI Agent systems for regulated, process-heavy industrial environments across our portfolio companies. You'll own the technical roadmap end-to-end, from platform architecture through to on-the-ground client deployment.

Key Responsibilities

Own overall technology strategy and roadmap for the company, spanning infrastructure, data architecture, and tooling, not limited to a single product line.
Architect and lead development of an AI Agent platform that operates on live operational data, not just static analysis or reporting.
Design AI systems for complex, process-heavy workflows in regulated or quality-critical industries, including integration with existing enterprise/operational systems.
Lead technology transfer efforts, turning initial proof-of-concept deployments into a generalisable, configurable platform that scales across multiple environments.
Drive digital twin / process simulation initiatives to model and optimise operational workflows.
Own the AI/data governance framework, ensuring system outputs are auditable, explainable, and trustworthy for enterprise clients.
Make build-vs-buy and vendor/tooling decisions, and manage technology budget and spend.
Represent the company externally, speak at industry events, support strategic partnerships, and act as technical spokesperson in client and investor conversations
Report on technology strategy, delivery risk, and resourcing to company leadership

Requirements

8+ years in software/AI engineering, with 3+ years in a CTO, VP Engineering, or Head of AI role
Proven experience deploying AI in regulated or process-critical industries (pharma, manufacturing, biotech, or similar)
Strong grasp of multi-model AI architecture and generative AI platform design
Experience with digital twin, simulation, or systems-integration work is a strong plus
Comfortable operating as a builder in an early-stage/startup environment, not just a strategist
Excellent stakeholder communication - able to present technical concepts to non-technical clients and partners