Fractional CTO / Startup
Chicago, Illinois
Hybrid
Contract
$100/hr - $150/hr
We’re looking for a Fractional CTO to provide senior-level technical leadership, architecture oversight, and strategic guidance during our growth phase. Engineering Manager to join a fast-growing real estate technology startup building a platform to manage recurring home care services in high-value property markets more effectively.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives at the intersection of hands‑on engineering, systems thinking, and people leadership. You’ll split your time roughly 50/50 between coding and leadership, helping shape both the product and the engineering organization as we scale.
Contract Duration: 6 – 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience
- Own and evolve the company’s technical vision and roadmap
- Guide architecture decisions across frontend, infrastructure, and tooling
- Advise on AI agents, automation, and platform scalability
- Support and mentor engineering leadership
- Evaluate and oversee third‑party vendors and production houses
- Partner with founders on technical strategy, hiring, and risk management
- Provide pragmatic guidance rather than heavy bureaucracy
Desired Skills & Experience
- Previous CTO, VP Engineering, or senior technical leadership experience
- Strong familiarity with modern TypeScript/React ecosystems
- Experience scaling multi‑product platforms and distributed teams
- Comfortable working asynchronously with periodic live collaboration
- Startup‑savvy and outcome‑oriented
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long‑Term & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post‑tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre‑tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
Specialization:
- Javascript