Fractional CTO

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4 days ago

🏄 California – Remote

Although this job is listed in California, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $160k - $220k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👨‍💼 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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Koko

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Non-profit • Social Impact • Artificial Intelligence

Koko is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, evidence-based digital mental health support to young people by integrating directly into social platforms and online services. It uses AI-driven detection and an adaptive keyword engine to identify high-risk content and delivers instant, research-backed resources, mini-courses, and interventions that improve mood regulation, body image, hopefulness, and reduce suicidal ideation. Koko partners with platforms to create safer digital spaces, emphasizes ethical commitments and independent review, and measures impact through peer-reviewed research.

1 - 10 employees

Founded 2020

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

📋 Description

• Build and evolve our platform architecture, creating interfaces and systems that effectively combine AI capabilities with intuitive user experiences • Design and implement robust experimentation frameworks to continuously measure and improve the effectiveness of our services • Drive product decisions through data analysis, translating insights into features that measurably improve mental health outcomes • Ship and iterate on production features across our platform ecosystem (TikTok, Discord, etc.), directly impacting millions of young people • Advance the field of AI and digital mental health by contributing to peer-reviewed research and open-source initiatives, sharing insights that can help the broader community

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record of independently building and shipping full-stack applications that solve real user needs, with a focus on product-market fit and user outcomes • Strong foundation in data science and machine learning, with experience using data to drive product decisions, design and analyze A/B tests, and measure impact • Deep understanding of modern AI capabilities and limitations, experience evaluating model performance, balanced with pragmatic product sense - you know when AI adds genuine value versus when simpler solutions would better serve users. • Experience navigating complex ethical considerations in technology, particularly around safety, privacy, and responsible AI deployment. • Demonstrated ability to move quickly and innovate while maintaining rigorous standards for safety and efficacy, especially when serving vulnerable populations • Technical depth to evaluate and implement AI solutions when appropriate, while maintaining focus on core user needs and scalable impact.

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance • Flexible hours, fully remote, with No-Meeting Fridays