# Chief Technology Officer #0204CG > Keller Executive Search · Zürich, Switzerland · — · Posted 2026-05-05 **Salary:** CHF 180,000–220,000 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** GHS ## Description **Overview** A rapidly scaling European smart grid software company is recruiting a Chief Technology Officer to lead its technology strategy, engineering organisation, and product development. Based in Zurich, the company serves DSOs, utilities, and aggregators across multiple European countries with grid optimisation, flexibility, and forecasting solutions. ### Key Responsibilities - Define and execute the company's technology vision and product roadmap. - Lead engineering, data, and product teams totalling approximately 40 staff. - Oversee development of grid management, demand response, and forecasting platforms. - Ensure technical excellence across architecture, security, and scalability for mission-critical energy applications. - Drive AI/ML integration for load forecasting, market optimisation, and asset performance. - Champion data privacy and cybersecurity compliance (GDPR, Swiss FADP, NIS2 for EU operations, IEC 62443). - Partner with the CEO and board on strategic decisions and fundraising. - Manage technology budget, vendor relationships, and key partnerships with TSOs and DSOs. ## Requirements **Essential Qualifications** - 15+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 as a CTO or VP Engineering. - Experience scaling SaaS or platform technology in regulated industries. - Knowledge of European energy markets, grid codes, and cybersecurity frameworks (NIS2, IEC 62443). - Strong cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Fluent in English; German is a strong asset. **Desired Qualifications** - Background in energy software, grid management, or trading platforms. - Experience leading teams through Series B/C scaling phases. ## Benefits Salary CHF 180,000 – CHF 220,000 gross per annum. 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We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law. **Local Laws** Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate within the EU. Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location within the EU. **Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Europäisches Smart-Grid-Software-Scale-up** Ein schnell wachsendes europäisches Smart-Grid-Softwareunternehmen sucht einen Chief Technology Officer zur Leitung seiner Technologiestrategie, Engineering-Organisation und Produktentwicklung. Mit Sitz in Zürich bedient das Unternehmen Verteilnetzbetreiber, Versorger und Aggregatoren in mehreren europäischen Ländern mit Lösungen für Netzoptimierung, Flexibilität und Prognose. **Hauptverantwortlichkeiten** - Definition und Umsetzung der technologischen Vision und der Produkt-Roadmap. - Leitung der Engineering-, Daten- und Produktteams (ca. 40 Mitarbeitende). - Überwachung der Entwicklung von Netzmanagement-, Demand-Response- und Prognoseplattformen. - Sicherstellung technischer Exzellenz für geschäftskritische Energieanwendungen. - Steuerung der KI/ML-Integration für Lastprognosen, Marktoptimierung und Asset-Performance. - Förderung der Compliance (DSGVO, Schweizer DSG, NIS2 für EU-Aktivitäten, IEC 62443). - Zusammenarbeit mit CEO und Vorstand zu strategischen Entscheidungen und Finanzierungsrunden. - Verwaltung des Technologiebudgets und wichtiger Partnerschaften mit Übertragungs- und Verteilnetzbetreibern. **Anforderungen** - 15+ Jahre im Software-Engineering, davon mindestens 5 Jahre als CTO oder VP Engineering. - Erfahrung im Skalieren von SaaS- oder Plattformtechnologien in regulierten Branchen. - Kenntnisse der europäischen Energiemärkte, Netzcodes und Cybersicherheits-Frameworks. - Starke Erfahrung in Cloud-Architektur (AWS, Azure oder GCP). - Fließendes Englisch; Deutschkenntnisse von großem Vorteil. **Paket** Gehalt: 180.000 CHF – 220.000 CHF brutto pro Jahr. 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