Ascendo Resources
CEO (w/ Autonomous Navigation or Artificial Intelligence experience)
Ascendo Resources, San Jose, California, United States, 95123
CEO (w/ Autonomous Navigation or Artificial Intelligence experience)CEO (w/ Autonomous Navigation or Artificial Intelligence experience)
Industry:
Autonomous Navigation & Artificial Intelligence
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. About the Company: A stealth-mode company in the
autonomous navigation and AI space , based in San Jose, is building next-generation systems for intelligent mobility and robotics. Backed by deep technical innovation, the company is poised to scale its engineering team and pursue long-term growth milestones, including product development and IPO preparation. Position Summary: We are seeking a visionary and hands-on
Chief Executive Officer
to lead this early-stage venture through its foundational build-out and toward long-term success. The CEO will be responsible for driving strategy, building out a world-class engineering team, and aligning the organization for scale, partnerships, and future investment. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of company growth—from early product strategy to investor relations and potential exit planning. Hire and build the initial team, starting with a
Navigation Software Engineer , followed by roles in SLAM, perception, and embedded systems. Oversee day-to-day operations, company vision, and cross-functional collaboration across technical and business domains. Guide technical and product direction in collaboration with engineering leadership. Build a strong company culture focused on innovation, accountability, and speed. Represent the company externally with partners, stakeholders, and prospective investors. Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally including startup or growth-stage company leadership. Background in
technology, AI, robotics, or autonomous systems
strongly preferred. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business; MBA or equivalent management background preferred. Demonstrated experience in team-building, capital raising, and scaling operations. Strong communicator with an energetic, entrepreneurial leadership style. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, making fast decisions, and working closely with technical teams. Seniority level
Seniority levelExecutive Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Industry:
Autonomous Navigation & Artificial Intelligence
Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below. About the Company: A stealth-mode company in the
autonomous navigation and AI space , based in San Jose, is building next-generation systems for intelligent mobility and robotics. Backed by deep technical innovation, the company is poised to scale its engineering team and pursue long-term growth milestones, including product development and IPO preparation. Position Summary: We are seeking a visionary and hands-on
Chief Executive Officer
to lead this early-stage venture through its foundational build-out and toward long-term success. The CEO will be responsible for driving strategy, building out a world-class engineering team, and aligning the organization for scale, partnerships, and future investment. Key Responsibilities: Lead all aspects of company growth—from early product strategy to investor relations and potential exit planning. Hire and build the initial team, starting with a
Navigation Software Engineer , followed by roles in SLAM, perception, and embedded systems. Oversee day-to-day operations, company vision, and cross-functional collaboration across technical and business domains. Guide technical and product direction in collaboration with engineering leadership. Build a strong company culture focused on innovation, accountability, and speed. Represent the company externally with partners, stakeholders, and prospective investors. Ideal Candidate Profile: 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, ideally including startup or growth-stage company leadership. Background in
technology, AI, robotics, or autonomous systems
strongly preferred. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business; MBA or equivalent management background preferred. Demonstrated experience in team-building, capital raising, and scaling operations. Strong communicator with an energetic, entrepreneurial leadership style. Comfortable navigating ambiguity, making fast decisions, and working closely with technical teams. Seniority level
Seniority levelExecutive Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionScience IndustriesSoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ascendo Resources by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Executive Officer” roles. Redwood City, CA $380,000.00-$450,000.00 1 week ago Chief of Staff to the President for Community Engagement Fremont, CA $190,000.00-$210,000.00 1 month ago Chief Executive Officer at The Cultural Conservancy San Francisco Bay Area $175,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Vice President, Scientific Data Strategy Redwood City, CA $363,000.00-$519,200.00 2 weeks ago Vice President/Senior Director, Strategy and Growth, CAES by Honeywell San Jose, CA $269,000.00-$336,000.00 1 week ago Vice President, Business Planning and Pricing San Jose, CA $169,500.00-$291,500.00 1 month ago Vice President/Sr. Director, Head of GU Oncology Lifecycle ManagementVice President, AI Infrastructure Products Redwood City, CA $276,000.00-$414,000.00 2 weeks ago San Jose, CA $166,862.00-$225,828.00 1 day ago Sunnyvale, CA $271,000.00-$325,000.00 1 week ago Vice President, Enterprise Communications & Employee Engagement San Jose, CA $300,000.00-$400,000.00 2 weeks ago Vice President of Merchandising - Perishables San Francisco Bay Area $320,000.00-$380,000.00 3 weeks ago Sunnyvale, CA $271,000.00-$325,000.00 1 week ago Senior Director of Robotics Product Operations Sunnyvale, CA $309,000.00-$358,000.00 1 week ago Fremont, CA $130,000.00-$165,000.00 1 week ago Regional Vice President and General Manager, West Palo Alto, CA $220,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks ago Regional Vice President and General Manager, Field Sales Palo Alto, CA $220,000.00-$250,000.00 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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