Abyss
Chief Executive Officer
Houston, Texas
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- Seniority
- Executive
- Stated salary
- $500,000 per year
- Country
- US
- Work mode
- On-site / unstated
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- 30 Sept 2026
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A key requirement for this role
We are specifically seeking a CEO who can either:
Personally invest a minimum of US$500,000 into the company , OR
Bring/secure US$3–5 million in strategic investment or capital through their investor network and relationships.
This capital contribution/fundraising capability is a core requirement of the role and should be considered before applying.
About Abyss Solutions
Abyss Solutions is a technology company developing autonomous inspection robotics and AI/ML solutions for industrial assets and infrastructure.
With our headquarters in the United States , a major delivery hub in Pakistan , and operations in Sydney, Australia , we are entering our next phase of international expansion across the UK, South America, Brazil, and Nigeria .
As we scale from Series B toward Series C , we are seeking a commercially driven, entrepreneurial CEO who can translate our technology differentiation into sustainable global revenue growth and lead the company through its next stage of capital formation and expansion.
The Opportunity
This is not a traditional corporate CEO role.
We are looking for a builder, operator, capital raiser, and strategic leader who can work closely with the Board and executive team to scale a global robotics and AI/ML business.
The CEO will own the company's overall strategy, commercial growth, fundraising narrative, investor relationships, global operating model, and executive leadership.
Your mandate will include:
Lead the company through its Series B → Series C growth journey
Develop and execute the global corporate and commercial strategy
Drive recurring revenue growth across energy, infrastructure, asset inspection and adjacent markets
Lead and/or facilitate US$3–5M of strategic capital , or personally invest a minimum of US$500K
Build and maintain relationships with investors, strategic partners and the Board
Lead the executive team as one integrated operating unit
Expand the business across the US, Australia, Pakistan and new international markets
Build a scalable and capital-efficient global operating model
Convert robotics and AI/ML capabilities into commercially scalable products and services
Strengthen the company's competitive position in autonomous inspection and industrial AI
Establish clear accountability, operating cadence, KPIs and executive-level governance
Lead organizational design and build the senior leadership bench required for the next stage of growth
What Success Looks Like
Commercial
Sustained quarter-over-quarter revenue and ARR growth
Successful conversion of pilots into recurring commercial relationships
Expansion into new geographic and industry markets
Capital
Successful execution of the company's next fundraising phase
Strong investor and strategic capital relationships
Clear and compelling Series C investment narrative
Operations
A disciplined quarterly operating cadence across all regions
Clear executive accountability, KPIs and decision rights
Efficient use of the company's global delivery and technology footprint
People
A high-performing and aligned executive leadership team
Scalable organizational structure supporting international growth
Strong leadership culture across Houston, Sydney and Pakistan
Technology
Continued development of a defensible technology position in autonomous inspection, robotics, computer vision and AI/ML
Clear connection between product innovation and measurable customer outcomes
What We're Looking For
Executive Leadership
10+ years of senior executive leadership experience, ideally as a CEO, COO, GM or equivalent
Proven experience scaling a technology company through a significant growth phase
Experience operating in a Series B-to-C environment or comparable high-growth business
Capital & Fundraising — Critical
Direct experience raising institutional or strategic capital
Demonstrated investor and Board management experience
Strong network of investors, family offices, strategic investors or other capital sources
Ability to personally invest at least US$500K OR bring/secure US$3–5M in investment is a core requirement
Commercial
Demonstrated ability to build and scale enterprise revenue
Strong commercial judgment and customer-facing leadership
Experience converting technology differentiation into repeatable revenue
Global Operations
Experience leading distributed international teams
Comfort operating across multiple countries, cultures and time zones
Experience with global delivery or variable-cost operating models is highly desirable
Technology / Industry
Experience in one or more of the following is strongly preferred:
Robotics
Autonomous systems
Computer vision
AI/ML
Industrial technology
Asset inspection / asset integrity
Energy
Oil & gas
Infrastructure
Industrial automation
Location
Houston, Texas
The CEO will be expected to operate from Houston while maintaining regular engagement and travel to:
Sydney, Australia
Pakistan delivery hub
Other existing and expansion markets
Reporting
Reports directly to the Board of Directors
The CEO will lead and align the senior executive team, including:
CFO / Acting CHRO
CPO
CTO
COO
CSO
CMO
VP Sales
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suited to an entrepreneurial CEO or senior technology executive who wants meaningful ownership of a global scale-up , has the credibility to engage investors and the Board, and can bring both operational leadership and capital relationships to the business.
If you have the ability to personally invest US$500K+ or bring US$3–5M of investment, and have the executive track record to scale a robotics/AI technology company internationally, we would like to hear from you.
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