Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Location: On-Site in North Dallas (Galleria Towers) and/or Farmers Branch, TXPosition Type: Full-TimeCompensation: Based on Experience - Salary + Equity + BonusCitizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders onlyPosition OverviewAs Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the architecture, development, and execution of GrabAGun’s end-to-end technology ecosystem across eCommerce, internal operations, and the PEW Logistics platform.This is a hands-on, builder-first role for a technical leader who has scaled systems inside high-performance environments and can translate modern technologies, including AI-enabled development workflows, into real business outcomes.You will partner closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, increase operational efficiency, and build a scalable, secure, and compliant technology foundation that supports rapid growth.What You’ll OwnDefine and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap across eCommerce, logistics, and internal systemsLead and mentor a high-performing engineering organization, establishing best practices in architecture, development, and deploymentAct as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to system design, code reviews, and critical builds when neededDrive the evolution of a scalable, high-availability eCommerce platform capable of handling high transaction volumeOversee development and expansion of PEW Logistics, supporting manufacturers and compliance-heavy workflowsBuild and optimize AI-driven development workflows, leveraging modern tools to accelerate engineering velocity and reduce costsPartner with Finance, HR, and Operations to automate and streamline internal systems and workflowsEnsure security, compliance, and audit readiness across all systems (SEC, ATF/FBI considerations where applicable)Establish robust data architecture and reporting infrastructure to support real-time decision-makingEvaluate, implement, and manage infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT systemsWhat You BringProven experience as a senior technical leader (CTO, VP Engineering, or similar) in a high-growth or complex environmentStrong background as a hands-on software engineer, with the ability to go deep technically when neededExperience working within or alongside large-scale technology organizations (“Big Tech” or equivalent environments)Demonstrated success leading and scaling engineering teams and distributed systemsDeep understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, and high-performance web applicationsStrong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and system reliabilityPractical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., code generation, copilots, workflow automation) to improve development efficiencyBonus If You HaveExperience with eCommerce platforms and/or marketplace systems (strongly preferred)Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or SaaS platforms (highly preferred)Background in IT infrastructure and systems management, not just software engineeringExperience operating in regulated or compliance-heavy environments is a major plusWhat Success Looks LikeEngineering velocity increases through AI-assisted development and improved workflowsCore platforms (eCommerce + PEW Logistics) become more scalable, reliable, and feature-richInternal systems across HR, Finance, and Operations become automated, integrated, and audit-readyTechnology becomes a strategic differentiator, not just a support functionThe organization is equipped with a future-proof, secure, and data-driven tech stackWhy This Role MattersThis role is critical to transforming technology into a core driver of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. You will directly influence how the business scales, how decisions are made, and how customers and partners experience the platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr