Deputy CTO (AI Product)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Deputy CTO (AI Product) based in Slovenia.
This is a high-impact technical leadership role at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and product execution. You will act as the right hand to the CTO, helping steer backend and ML teams while remaining deeply hands-on in development and delivery. The role combines strategic ownership of system architecture with the ability to prototype and ship code when needed. You will translate complex business challenges into scalable technical solutions and lead small, focused teams toward fast execution. Operating in a fast-moving, globally distributed environment, you will ensure alignment across engineering, product, and infrastructure. This position is ideal for a senior technologist who thrives in both leadership and hands-on engineering and enjoys solving ambiguous, evolving problems.