Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Location: On-Site in North Dallas (Galleria Towers) and/or Farmers Branch, TX Position Type: Full-Time Compensation: Based on Experience - Salary + Equity + Bonus Citizenship Requirements: U.S. Citizens and Green Card Holders only Position Overview As Chief Technology Officer, you will lead the architecture, development, and execution of GrabAGun’s end-to-end technology ecosystem across eCommerce, internal operations, and the PEW Logistics platform. This is a hands-on, builder-first role for a technical leader who has scaled systems inside high-performance environments and can translate modern technologies, including AI-enabled development workflows, into real business outcomes. You will partner closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, increase operational efficiency, and build a scalable, secure, and compliant technology foundation that supports rapid growth. What You’ll Own Define and execute the company’s technology strategy and roadmap across eCommerce, logistics, and internal systems Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering organization, establishing best practices in architecture, development, and deployment Act as a hands-on technical leader, contributing to system design, code reviews, and critical builds when needed Drive the evolution of a scalable, high-availability eCommerce platform capable of handling high transaction volume Oversee development and expansion of PEW Logistics, supporting manufacturers and compliance-heavy workflows Build and optimize AI-driven development workflows, leveraging modern tools to accelerate engineering velocity and reduce costs Partner with Finance, HR, and Operations to automate and streamline internal systems and workflows Ensure security, compliance, and audit readiness across all systems (SEC, ATF/FBI considerations where applicable) Establish robust data architecture and reporting infrastructure to support real-time decision-making Evaluate, implement, and manage infrastructure, cloud environments, and IT systems What You Bring Proven experience as a senior technical leader (CTO, VP Engineering, or similar) in a high-growth or complex environment Strong background as a hands-on software engineer, with the ability to go deep technically when needed Experience working within or alongside large-scale technology organizations (“Big Tech” or equivalent environments) Demonstrated success leading and scaling engineering teams and distributed systems Deep understanding of modern software architecture, APIs, and high-performance web applications Strong working knowledge of cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and system reliability Practical experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., code generation, copilots, workflow automation) to improve development efficiency Bonus If You Have Experience with eCommerce platforms and/or marketplace systems (strongly preferred) Exposure to logistics, supply chain, or SaaS platforms (highly preferred) Background in IT infrastructure and systems management, not just software engineering Experience operating in regulated or compliance-heavy environments is a major plus What Success Looks Like Engineering velocity increases through AI-assisted development and improved workflows Core platforms (eCommerce + PEW Logistics) become more scalable, reliable, and feature-rich Internal systems across HR, Finance, and Operations become automated, integrated, and audit-ready Technology becomes a strategic differentiator, not just a support function The organization is equipped with a future-proof, secure, and data-driven tech stack Why This Role Matters This role is critical to transforming technology into a core driver of growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. You will directly influence how the business scales, how decisions are made, and how customers and partners experience the platform. #J-18808-Ljbffr