Climate & Environment
Full-time
Chief Technology Officer
Overstory
Location
Remote
Type
Full-time
Posted
Dec 06, 2025
Mission
What you will drive
- Lead the development of all of Overstory's technology, including software product, ML models, internal tools, and underlying platform.
- Build and scale a high-performing, diverse engineering team working remotely across multiple countries and time zones.
- Create a compelling technical vision and translate it into a strategy for the next 12-36 months.
- Work closely with VP Product & Strategy to propel the business forward by understanding customer problems and leading bold engineering initiatives.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role helps prevent wildfires and power outages by using AI and satellite imagery to identify vegetation risks, contributing to a safer, more resilient electrical grid and addressing climate change challenges.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Experience managing teams of 70+ people through VC-backed startup growth from Series A through Series C or later.
- Proven track record with complex, ML-based products (geospatial or remote sensing experience is a bonus).
- Deep understanding of software development processes and product-centric approach to building technology.
- Experience managing remote and global teams across multiple time zones.
Benefits
What's in it for you
- Equity and competitive salary (exact amount not specified)
- Flexible working environment with autonomy
- Remote working budget and educational budget
- Time to develop new skills
- Supportive team culture with openness, tolerance and respect
- Annual in-person team gathering and optional in-person collaboration
About
Inside Overstory
Overstory uses AI and advanced satellite imagery to help utilities identify and prioritize vegetation risks near power lines, preventing outages, reducing wildfire risks, and accelerating the transition to a safer, more resilient electrical grid to address climate change.