CTO Co-Founder | Remote | Equity linked | Part-Time

One of Blitz Divisions is an applied-AI Venture Studio converting domain inefficiencies into deployable IP-protected solutions . Our portfolio spans 3 pillars - Skilling, Consulting & Patent-driven products . The 3 Pillars are unified under a single philosophy: AI Simplified. Zero Hype . The Role We are seeking a CTO Co-founder to lead the Technology & IP Layer across Blitz's emerging Product portfolio, from SaaS automation to skilling and training. We are looking for a Builder-Founder mindset - someone who can start hands-on as a Senior Engineer and evolve into the CTO-Cofounder of Blitz Patent-driven AI portfolio. This is not a Pure developer job, it is a build to own Role. You will architect systems that are technically sound, patent-ready, and commercially deployable, collaborating closely with the Founder (Product & GTM) to take ideas from whiteboard to working product and from POC to Real-world Enterprise Production Scale. If you have ever thought, "I want to build something unique & remarkable, build it right, and own part of it", let us talk What will you own End-to-end architecture, engineering, and technical due diligence for all patent-backed products Supervision of prototype builds (internal or partner teams) across AI, data, and Cloud stacks. Creation of Shared tech frameworks, documentation, and DevOps hygiene across the Blitz portfolio. Liaison with Patent attorneys for technical drafting and claims clarity. Contribution to Blitz's thought leadership and investor communication on tech differentiation; representation in investor & client discussions Background (Ideal Profile) PHD is preferred but not mandatory, an Advanced degree, M.Tech/M.S. preferred, or equivalent Industry experience accepted Demonstrated track record of Excellence in your Work Area Complete fluency with Machine learning, Deep learning, Gen AI & Agentic AI 10-15 years in Data, AI, Product, or Software Engineering (preferred 5 years in a Start Up) Proven record of shipping MVPs or leading small engineering pods Has created or been part of 1 winning product with 100+ B2B customers Hands-on with at least 2 cloud Platforms & completely proficient in 1 (any 2 of AWS, GCP, or Azure) Fluent in Python (APIs, Data, Automation) Expert in PyTorch or Tensorflow (at least 1) - Ability to Operationalize Open Source AI Tools Experience in System Design & Early Stage Product Build Comfort leading Small distributed freelancer pods Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes & API-based Architecture Fluent in turning Prototypes into Scalable Architectures and explaining Tech to Non-Tech investors Exposure to IP Creation, a patent is highly preferred Engagement Model Flexible, Remote, Approximately 10 hours per week (Min. 8h) to start with. No fixed remuneration. Equity, Patent Co-inventorship, & Brand Visibility within the Blitz ecosystem. Monthly Review to check on Alignment, Engagement & Focus Structure Equity Pool - Up to 2% - milestone linked (Prototype to Patent to MVP to funding) Since the Value creation in this Entity is purely driven by Acceptance of our Patent Applications and Award of Full Patents, anyone wanting a full-time CXO transition has to come in with a 5-10 year mindset at the least. You can do this with your current Profession; however, you must be eligible to engage in Independent IP creation outside your current Role / Assignment. (No Conflict of Interest with your current organization), whether it is your own or your employer's. While this is a Part-time Opportunity, if any 1-2 of our Patents becomes Traction-Proof, we have an Opportunity to either sell it to a Founder/Company or develop ourselves as a Product Company. Hence, at that point, you could be either one of the early Equity-holding CXOs in such a Spin-Off Subsidiary or stand to cash out your Equity vested at the time of Sale. Equity-linked (Upto 2% vesting over milestones) (Equity will be granted after the 1st Patent is filed - in a way, the 1st Patent is the Litmus test) (If either side finds a Fitment Mismatch during this Process, we can revisit the Co-Founder Agreement/arrangement with 2 weeks notice from either side. Since this role has no Remuneration, you must expect to invest Focused time in the early months (80-100 hours) to establish a Technical Foundation in a very exciting & revolutionary space before the Value can start manifesting. Option to transition to a full-time CXO Role post-funding or Product Scale What's in it for you If ever you felt that you have exceptional talent and no one cared to find it out, you have come to the right place. You will get 100% respect for your Talent and will be groomed to become a Global Leader in this domain. You will get exposure to our entire Portfolio of Skilling, Training & Consulting on the B2B side Build, file, and own patentable products under the Blitz umbrella Influence both engineering depth & practical utilisation by Enterprises & businesses Operate in a lean, credible, no-hype environment with world-class Mentorship Focus on Cutting-edge Execution & IP creation Influence Research, Writing & Community leadership in Applied AI & Automation Please do not apply if any of the following Remarks resonate a "Yes" for you. Even if you get selected, you won't be a good fit if you have any of the following attitudes (we are looking for exact Opposites ) I am a Smart worker - I do not need to work hard I think AI is a hype and just a bubble I like to take shortcuts I love the 9-5 at my office, so no need to stretch I know it all Research is not for me I do not like uncertainty or ambiguity I cannot handle multiple tasks I am not a creative person I need to be hand-holded Net Net, Culture Fit - We want builders who enjoy Autonomy, Speed & Ownership. No excuses Mindset. A Rare Opportunity to co-own and co-build a Patent portfolio that converts Real-world problems into defensible AI products.