Chief Technology Officer
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS.
Company: Dew Point Systems
Location: United Kingdom
Role (Part-Time / Full-Time): Full-Time
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Dew Point Systems is a University of Hull spin-out bringing to market a patented dew point cooling system that cuts data-centre cooling energy use and emissions by up to 90% versus conventional chillers, with ~2-year payback and ultra-high COP (>50).
Our field-proven systems unlock constrained power and carbon budgets so operators can grow compute, not cooling. The core technology has been invented by a team of industry-leading academics, extensively trialled in real data-centre environments, and developed to TRL8. We are now scaling production towards commercial deployment.
We’re looking for a Cofounding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) with deep experience in thermal systems, HVAC or data-centre infrastructure to own the technology roadmap and lead us from late-stage prototype to global roll-out.
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As CTO and cofounder, you will:
Own the technology strategy and roadmap, taking the system from TRL8 through first market deployments and iterative product releases.
Lead R&D, engineering and product across:
Thermal systems and psychrometrics
Mechanical design and packaging
Controls, monitoring and software integration with DCIM/BMS
Build manufacturing and supply-chain readiness for large-scale production, working with OEMs and key suppliers.
Ensure compliance with relevant data centre, safety, performance, and sustainability standards and regulations.
Recruit, mentor and inspire a world-class engineering team spanning mechanical, electrical and software disciplines.
Work closely with the CEO and board to secure customers, pilots, and strategic partnerships with data-centre operators, hyperscalers, and integrators.
Act as the technical face of the company with customers, partners, investors, regulators and at industry events.
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Ideal Candidate Experience:
Deep domain experience in one or more of:
Data centre cooling / HVAC
Data-centre infrastructure design, operation or integration
A track record of taking hardware-based technology from prototype through:
Design for manufacture
Certification and standards compliance
Deployment at scale in real-world environments
Experience working with controls, monitoring, and software integration (BMS/DCIM/SCADA or similar).
Comfort working near research and IP
Leadership experience: building, leading and coaching multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Strong communication skills: able to explain complex thermodynamics and system behaviour clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
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Founder-level equity in the company
Be the technical founder of a company positioned to disrupt the £20bn+ data centre cooling market
Shape the future of sustainable computing infrastructure
Join at a pivotal stage: from final validation to rapid commercial scaling
Strong board and investor support; clear commercial pathway
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Applications for this position have now closed, but we’re always interested in hearing from exceptional people. Get in touch via our expression of interest form, join our mailing list or contact us directly - we’d love to hear from you.
