Chief Technology Officer

Everfi is a leading education technology company founded in 2008 that delivers digital learning solutions focused on real-world skills. The company provides scalable education in areas such as financial literacy, health and wellness, and workplace readiness. 

We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer to lead both of our business divisions: Everfi and ComplyEQ. Reporting to the COO with a dotted line to the CEO, you will serve as the enterprise technology authority, shaping the future of a mission-driven, AI-forward EdTech platform at the intersection of financial literacy and education.

Chief Technology Officer Compensation and Benefits  

$200,000 – $230,000 annual base salary depending on experience and education

This role is eligible to participate in the Corporate Bonus Plan

100% Remote position  

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance  

401(K) with matching contribution  

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 

Chief Technology Officer Responsibilities

Technology Strategy and Platform Leadership

• Define and execute the enterprise technology executive vision and roadmap
• Serve as the primary technology advisor to the executive team and board, translating complex technical concepts into clear strategic direction
• Lead technology due diligence for cybersecurity, and potential acquisitions or partnerships as required by Private Equity ownership

AI, Machine Learning, and Data Innovation

• Design and implement practical AI / ML solutions across our platform to drive digital transformation initiatives leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to create competitive advantages
• Establish scalable data pipelines and analytics frameworks to unify learner engagement data, partner data, and program impact metrics

Operational Excellence and Workforce Technology Optimization

• Achieve measurable productivity gains leveraging AI tools, automation, and resource management
• Build a scalable model that supports growth without proportional headcount increases, including optimal allocation of AI, employee, and contractor resources
• Develop and manage annual technology budget, ensuring return on investment on technology investments and vendor spend

Platform Performance and Reliability

• Ensure 99.9%+ uptime across all proprietary platforms
• Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for technology services
• Oversee cloud infrastructure, database management, and application performance optimization

Cybersecurity and Compliance

• Maintain SOC 2 Type II compliance, lead audit preparation, enforce enterprise security policies, and ensure data privacy compliance
• Establish scalable data pipelines, executive governance, and analytics frameworks to support internal decision-making and external partner reporting
• Implement and manage security incident response and business continuity planning

Cross-Functional Product Delivery

• Partner with Executives, Product, Sales, and Marketing to deliver platform enhancements on time and within budget
• Champion Agile development practices, continuous delivery, and user-centered design in all technology decisions

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports across engineering, infrastructure, security, and operations