CTO responsibilities varies depend on the stage and size of the organization. If you’re looking to hire a CTO, think carefully about the skills and background you need.

• Infrastructure Manager: Mainly used in traditional businesses where IT is in more of a support role.
• Technology Visionary and Operations Manager: Often a co-founder of the business or one of the first hires.
• External Facing Technologist: Typically found in established, more traditional software or hardware companies where interaction with key customers is a prominent activity.
• Big Thinker: Usually found in companies where information technology isn’t critical to success and where having someone focus on opportunities in the horizon could be beneficial.