Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Shape the future of technology at PFX. We're looking for someone who leads with clarity, knows what truly matters, and has the drive to make it happen, across infrastructure, pipeline, systems and AI. JOIN US We usually respond within two weeks We are looking for a CTO to take full ownership of our technology vision and execution across infrastructure, pipeline, systems, and AI. While experience in post-production, VFX, animation, or media technology is highly valued, we are also open to technology leaders who bring strong operational scale, infrastructure expertise, and a genuine interest in creative workflows and emerging AI technologies. We are headquartered in Prague and would ideally welcome someone based locally or open to relocating. THE ROLE Own and drive the full technology strategy across Pipeline, IT, Infrastructure, and AI, defining where PFX is going and how we get there Stabilise and strengthen our existing technology landscape, ensuring robust, scalable infrastructure and operational excellence across the group Lead future-facing innovation initiatives in parallel, including AI adoption, automation, and pipeline evolution Serve as a senior strategic partner to the founders on technology investments, architecture decisions, vendor strategy, and build-vs-buy choices Lead the technical teams across Pipeline, IT, and AI, and take ownership of pushing key technology projects forward across all studios, from getting buy-in to seeing them through to delivery Drive integration and standardisation across a multi-studio, multi-country environment with large data volumes and demanding production workflows Ensure technology empowers creative teams and production, never slows them down Attract, develop, and retain top technical talent in a competitive market WHAT YOU BRING Proven experience in a senior technology leadership role A track record leading infrastructure and systems in high-volume data environments, across distributed teams and mission-critical operations Strong command of cloud, storage, networking, security, compute infrastructure, and technical scaling Real-world experience with AI strategy and implementation, deploying practical solutions into live production or operational environments Background in post-production, VFX, animation, gaming, media tech, SaaS, or similarly complex and data-intensive environments Strong people leadership across technical disciplines and multiple geographies Business fluency, meaning you can evaluate technology investments, manage costs, and translate complex decisions into clear reasoning Fluent English required WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT You have built or led technology organisations through scale, transformation, or integration You know how to stabilise and professionalise existing systems before aggressively expanding innovation initiatives You can balance operational excellence with long-term strategic development, including AI and automation You understand how technology should support high-performance specialist teams and creative or production-driven businesses You are excited about AI’s practical impact on workflows, operations, and industry transformation WHAT WE OFFER You’ll be shaping the company, not just executing someone else’s plan The chance to define how technology actually works across studio group Projects you’ll recognise: Netflix, HBO, Disney, Amazon, plus top-tier European films and campaigns A team of people who genuinely care about the craft and want tech that helps them do better work Locations Czechia Remote status Hybrid About PFX PFX is a full-service post-production studio operating across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Germany, Austria, and Italy. With over 350 talented artists, we have provided world-class services to film, TV, animation, and commercial creators for over a decade. Alongside creative services, we assist with tax incentives in our countries of operation, enhancing project viability. We collaborate on projects in development or currently in production. Infusing every collaboration with creativity and innovation, to deliver the best possible results. Founded in 2012 Co-workers 350