Description
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Technology Officer (AI & Platform) will lead the company’s end-to-end technology organization, including AI systems, platform architecture, engineering operations, and data infrastructure.
This is a highly strategic yet deeply hands-on leadership role requiring strong expertise in software engineering, AI-native architectures, enterprise platform development, and organizational leadership. The ideal candidate will combine visionary thinking with the ability to work closely alongside high-performing engineering teams to rapidly design, build, and scale innovative AI-powered products.
We are redefining the future of the research and advisory industry through AI-driven innovation and next-generation intelligence platforms. This is a unique opportunity to build transformative technology from the ground up and shape a platform that will empower thousands of innovators across leading global enterprises.
Key Responsibilities
Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Define and drive the company’s overall technology strategy aligned with long-term business objectives
- Lead architecture decisions across:
- AI platforms and intelligent systems
- Enterprise applications and APIs
- Data infrastructure and analytics platforms
- Cloud-native systems and internal tooling
- Establish scalable technical foundations that support rapid innovation and execution
- Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, vendors, and infrastructure platforms
AI Platform & Product Innovation
- Lead the development of next-generation AI-native intelligence platforms
- Architect advanced AI systems including:
- Knowledge and reasoning architectures
- Multi-step reasoning systems
- Intelligent workflow automation
- Scenario modeling and decision-support capabilities
- Drive innovation in AI-powered user experiences that improve customer engagement, adoption, and business outcomes
- Partner closely with product and design teams to transform complex technical capabilities into intuitive enterprise solutions
Engineering Operations & Delivery
- Champion an AI-assisted software development lifecycle leveraging automation, AI agents, and modern engineering workflows
- Build and maintain highly automated CI/CD pipelines to improve development velocity, reliability, and quality
- Ensure platform scalability, resilience, observability, and operational excellence
- Establish and maintain security and compliance standards, including OWASP and SOC2 best practices
- Lead modern software engineering processes, release management, and platform governance
Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Collaborate closely with Product, Sales, Customer Success, and executive leadership teams
- Support enterprise customer engagements, strategic partnerships, and key client initiatives
- Serve as a core member of the executive leadership team, helping shape company direction and growth strategy
- Align technology investments and roadmap priorities with evolving business needs
Engineering Organization & Team Leadership
- Build, scale, and mentor high-performing engineering organizations
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented engineering culture
- Define organizational structures, hiring strategies, and capability development plans
- Establish leadership pipelines, performance management frameworks, and engineering best practices
- Lead geographically distributed teams effectively across multiple regions and functions
Qualifications & Experience
Technical Leadership
- Proven experience leading architecture and engineering for enterprise-scale SaaS platforms
- Strong hands-on background in software development, cloud-native systems, and AI technologies
- Deep understanding of:
- AI and machine learning platforms
- Data analytics and intelligent systems
- Distributed systems architecture
- APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems
- Modern software engineering practices and frameworks
- Experience integrating AI capabilities into both products and software development lifecycles
Leadership & Execution
- Demonstrated success scaling software engineering organizations and leading complex technology transformations
- Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and execution levels
- Strong product mindset with focus on delivering measurable business value
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity, rapid growth, and startup-like environments
Personal Attributes
The ideal candidate:
- Is passionate about building transformative technology with meaningful impact
- Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
- Combines creativity, innovation, and pragmatic execution
- Leads with humility, collaboration, and accountability
- Inspires and empowers teams through servant leadership
- Enjoys mentoring, coaching, and developing people
- Brings curiosity, bold thinking, and a strong sense of ownership
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field required
- Master’s degree preferred
- Broad knowledge of modern software engineering, AI technologies, cloud infrastructure, frameworks, and industry trends
- Experience leading large-scale organizational and technical transformation initiatives across globally distributed teams
Matrix is a global, dynamic, and fast‑growing technology services and consulting company with over 17,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 2001, Matrix has grown through significant organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, executing some of the largest and most impactful technology projects in the market.
We specialize in the design, development, and implementation of advanced technologies, software solutions, and digital products. Our services include infrastructure and consulting, IT outsourcing and offshore delivery, training and assimilation programs, and acting as a trusted implementation and delivery partner for the world’s leading software vendors.
With deep expertise across both the private and public sectors—spanning Finance, Telecom, Healthcare, Hi‑Tech, Education, Defense, and Security—Matrix serves a strong customer base in Israel alongside a continuously expanding global client portfolio.
At Matrix, our people are at the heart of our success. We are a community of talented, creative, and dedicated professionals who are passionate about innovation and excellence. We actively attract, develop, and retain top talent, recognizing that every employee’s contribution is critical to our continued growth and future success.
Matrix’s success is built on a challenging and engaging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and meaningful career development opportunities. We foster a diverse, inclusive culture that encourages collaboration, continuous learning, and growth—together.
Join the winning team. Be challenged, grow your career, and enjoy the journey in a highly respected global organization.
To learn more, visit: www.matrix-ifs.com
