Chief Technology Officer
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING AN INNOVATIVE LOGISTICS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY? Loadsmart is a growth-stage technology company valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)! We are a collection of industry veterans and user-centered engineers using innovative technology to fearlessly reinvent the future of freight by helping shippers, brokers, warehouses and carriers to move more with less. With headquarters in Chicago and a globally distributed remote team, Loadsmart continues to attract top talent committed to driving meaningful change. We seek professionals who embody our core values: curiosity, clarity, results, commitment, and teamwork. We are looking for an inspired Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our team! We are seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about technology, thrives on innovation, and excels at fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Loadsmart is searching for a hands-on Chief Technology Officer to oversee all aspects of our technology strategy and execution. This is a pivotal engineering leadership role requiring a combination of deep technical expertise and proven management capabilities. As CTO, you will work closely with our software developers and product teams to drive feature development that delights our customers. You thrive in a startup like, hyper growth culture and possess a proven track record of driving technical innovation and execution for large, multinational organizations, specifically leading teams across different geographical and cultural boundaries. You will also champion innovation, design cutting-edge solutions, and stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. DEPARTMENT: Executive LOCATION: Brazil WHAT YOU GET TO DO: • Define and execute a comprehensive technology strategy and technical vision for the LATAM engineering organization, aligned with Loadsmart’s global business objectives, market differentiation, and aggressive growth targets • Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, clearly communicating the technology roadmap, innovation initiatives, and technical feasibility to the CEO, senior stakeholders, customers, and investors • Own the engineering technology budget, forecasts, and resource allocation, ensuring investments drive maximum value, scalability, and operational efficiency • Ensure operational excellence by overseeing system infrastructure, networks, data management, and security to maintain high performance, uptime, and data integrity • Lead the adoption of Agile methodologies across teams, establishing clear engineering KPIs (e.g., deployment frequency, system uptime) and embedding best practices for continuous improvement • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organization, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning • Lead and align distributed teams across geographies and cultures, partnering closely with US-based product and executive teams to ensure collaboration and strategic alignment REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in software engineering, including at least 10 years in senior technical leadership roles (e.g., VP of Engineering, CTO) within scaling technology companies • Proven track record of leading and managing engineering teams across multiple countries or regions, delivering results in a multinational corporate environment • Demonstrated experience as a hands-on technologist and architect, with the ability to engage in code reviews and guide high-level architectural design when needed • Deep expertise in modern software development methodologies, particularly Agile, with practical experience leading digital transformation initiatives • Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and financial literacy, including effective management of technology budgets and resource allocation • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders, customers, and investors • Prior experience in the logistics, supply chain, or transportation technology industry is highly preferred WORKING AT LOADSMART: • Competitive base salaries - we believe in rewarding top talent • Extremely competitive Equity package - become a shareholder in our company! • Loadie Time Off - PTO and sick days without a limit At Loadsmart, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It is the policy of Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale. Apply tot his job