About Hello Ada

Hello Ada is an AI-powered learning universe for curious kids aged 7–14 to build real tech solutions using creativity, play, and code. Co-created with 500 kids and 200 families, we’ve sparked an 89% increase in STEM interest through workshops, events, and a soon-to-launch gamified platform. Backed by Google, Microsoft, and the US State Department, we're now looking for a strategic, hands-on CTO to help us scale.

The Role

As CTO, you'll lead the vision, development, and scalability of Hello Ada’s core technology – from our AI-powered creation tool to our gamified coding experience. You’ll work closely with the CEO (with a background in AI and UX), a growing team of engineers and designers, and advisors across edtech, venture, and policy.

This is an opportunity to shape a platform that empowers the next generation to create with AI—not just consume it.

Key Responsibilities

• Tech Vision & Strategy

  • Define and drive Hello Ada’s technical roadmap, aligning it with product and business goals.

  • Translate our vision into an architecture that’s scalable, secure, and delightful for kids and families.

• Product & Engineering Leadership

  • Lead the development and launch of our AI coding studio, Scratch-like interface, and multiplayer coding experiences.

  • Guide engineering choices (stack, tooling, AI integration) with a strong user-first mindset.

  • Oversee performance, reliability, and ethical AI implementation.

• Team Building & Collaboration

  • Mentor and grow a team of developers, interns, and contributors.

  • Bridge design and development workflows with efficiency and care.

• AI & Innovation

  • Ensure responsible and creative use of AI – including generative tools, natural language processing, and recommendation systems.

  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies in education and child-safe AI.

You Might Be a Fit If You:

• Have strong experience in full-stack or platform engineering, ideally with experience building and scaling digital platforms (bonus if it's in edtech, gaming, or creative tools).

• Have built consumer-facing products with a focus on UX and accessibility.

• Are familiar with AI technologies (LLMs, NLP, APIs like OpenAI/Gemini, etc.) and their practical applications.

• Care deeply about ethical tech, education, and the creative potential of kids.

• Love shipping quickly, testing ideas, and iterating based on real user feedback.

• Are comfortable in early-stage startup environments and excited to get your hands dirty.

• Bonus: experience with block-based coding platforms, gamification, or tools like Scratch, Roblox Studio, or Minecraft modding.

What We Offer

• A mission-driven startup with real traction and global potential

• Equity in a fast-growing company redefining how kids learn to build with AI

• A collaborative, kind, and ambitious team

• Opportunity to shape an impactful product from the ground up

• Flexibility in how you work – remote-friendly, family-friendly, async where needed