We are looking for a Late-Founder CTO (Switzerland, on-site)
At Neology, we are building a deep-tech energy company focused on ammonia cracking and hydrogen generation. This is not a software startup, not a consulting role, and not a corporate position. This is hard, industrial, high-risk engineering, aimed at real-world deployment.
We are now looking for a late-founder CTO to join the company and take ownership of the technical vision, product strategy, and execution.
This is a founding-level role, with significant equity, long-term upside, and real responsibility.
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What we are building
Neology develops integrated systems combining:
• Ammonia cracking & hydrogen production
• Catalysts and catalytic reactors
• Thermal management & electrical / catalytic heating
• Gas purification (sorbents, molecular sieves, membranes)
• Hydrogen separation and conditioning
• Control systems, electronics & power electronics
• Industrial manufacturing, welding, ATEX & hydrogen safety
We are moving from advanced prototypes toward pilot and industrial systems, where execution, safety, and robustness matter more than theory.
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Who we are looking for
This role is not for everyone, and we are intentionally selective.
You should have:
• Hands-on experience with hydrogen systems (mandatory)
• Hands-on experience with ammonia systems (mandatory)
• A background in chemical engineering, process engineering, or chemical-related mechanical systems
• Experience designing and realizing real industrial hardware
• Strong exposure to safety, certification, ATEX, and industrial compliance
• Experience in startups or scale-ups
• The ability to own product vision, technical strategy, and execution
• A hands-on mindset: installing systems, supporting demonstrations, working on-site with partners and clients
• French required or very strong, English fluent (other languages are a plus)
• Either:
• solid experience within the Swiss industrial / startup ecosystem, or
• the ability to relocate to Switzerland independently (visa-free or self-managed)
This is a role for someone who understands what it takes to turn complex chemical systems into reliable products.
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What this role actually involves
• Owning the technical vision, product roadmap, and execution
• Leading engineering decisions from architecture to implementation
• Being deeply involved in product development and scale-up
• Supporting installation, commissioning, demonstrations, and early deployments
• Ensuring safety, certification, and industrial readiness
• Representing Neology at technical events, demos, and industry discussions
• Acting as a true founding technical leader, not just a manager
In the short term, this role is strongly product- and execution-focused, not sales-driven.
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Why consider it
• Late-founder equity package (not a standard employee role)
• Real ownership of technology, product, and direction
• Opportunity to build a category-defining ammonia-to-hydrogen solution
• High risk, high responsibility — and exceptional upside
This is not a casual opportunity.
We are looking for serious profiles only, aligned with the level of commitment this role requires.
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If this resonates, feel free to reach out directly or apply via LinkedIn.
We will use strict screening and engage only with candidates who clearly match the requirements.