CTO

Description

Onfido verifies the world's identities. We develop AI that sorts true IDs from false, and then compares them against facial biometrics. That’s how we help businesses onboard more customers, more securely. Our technology brings more users onto your platform, driving down fraud risk at onboarding and beyond. Recognised as a global leader in machine learning, we’re backed by Salesforce and Microsoft.

As a team of 250 technologists spread across 6 countries, we power verification for 1,500 customers including Revolut, BBVA and AllState.

THE ROLE

We're looking for a Chief Technology Officer to help guide the company through our next phase of growth. The role will oversee our 100-strong Engineering, Research and Security functions. We need someone who can offer a clear technical vision in a complex environment.

Requirements

What we're hoping to see highlighted on your CV and application:

• Experience managing technology teams of 100+ people
• Experience in hyper-growth B2B environments
• Experience with complex technical ecosystems involving the application of applied research, as well as the production of novel research work
• Public speaking experience
• Evidence of attracting world-class technical talent through building a globally recognised engineering brand

Nice to haves

• Experience in leading work to define product roadmaps
• Experience in the implementation of novel cybersecurity techniques
• Scientific background with a specialism in Computer Vision

To be a great fit at Onfido, we look for individuals who share our values. We have over 35 nationalities in our growing team, making this an exciting and culturally enriching place to work. Check out the team and Life at Onfido!

Benefits

We're committed to making Onfido a fantastic place to work, so we go to great lengths to give you what you need to succeed. You will receive:

• Share options
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Pension with The People’s Pension (employer contribution 3% of base salary)
• Personalised Financial Advice with St. James’ Place Wealth Management
• Bupa Health Cash Plan (Level 2)
• Sanctus mental health coaching
• Flexible working
• Childcare vouchers
• Subsidised gym membership or home cleaning (50% up to £50 per month)
• Free yoga classes, 5-a-side football bookings
• Unlimited budget for any software or books you need
• Free languages classes (currently Spanish, French and English)
• A fully stocked kitchen with unlimited breakfast, drinks, snacks and fresh fruit every day
• Clubs: Coding, Running, Theatre, Games, Poker, Movies and many more!
• Quarterly socials (e.g. cookery classes, go-karting and private cinema trips)
• Open and transparent culture - we meet for a Friday afternoon forum (OnFriday) to engage peers informally over drinks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Onfido. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.