Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Software Heritage

"Embark on an extraordinary journey with Software Heritage, a visionary non-profit initiative launched by Inria in partnership with UNESCO. Since its inception in 2016, Software Heritage has been building the universal archive of source code, a modern Library of Alexandria for software. The Software Heritage archive houses 20 billion source code files and 4 billion commits from over 300 million software development projects, providing a unique platform for groundbreaking applications in Open Science, AI, and Cybersecurity.

Hosted by Fondation Inria, Software Heritage is a non-profit initiative committed to the values of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS). Supported by more than 20 sponsors and partners, including CEA, CNRS, Intel, Microsoft, Société Générale, prestigious universities, and public actors, Software Heritage is committed to preserving the software commons for future generations.

Position Overview:

Due to organizational changes and our current Chief Technology Officer (CTO) transitioning to a research-oriented position, we are seeking an experienced and visionary CTO to drive the technological vision of Software Heritage and lead our technical staff in its mission. The CTO will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our complex infrastructure and will be instrumental in advancing our capabilities in managing and analyzing vast amounts of data."