Executive
US-Remote
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Who We Are
At 8th Light, we bring life to the best ideas.
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Chicago, we are a technology solutions provider that partners with organizations to solve meaningful challenges and drive sustainable growth. From early-stage startups to global enterprises, we work across industries to optimize our clients’ digital products through product strategy innovation, experiential design, AI solutions, and deep engineering expertise.
Our commitment to quality means we deliver solutions we’re truly proud of, while our curiosity sparks innovation and breakthrough thinking. 8th Lights thrive in an environment that champions continuous education, fueling our growth through mentorship and hands-on work. We foster an open, collaborative culture grounded in honesty that builds trust, and believe true success is measured by the outcomes we create for our clients.
If this kind of work and our kind of people energizes you, you’ve found the right place.
Who You Are
You’ve spent 10+ years in custom software consultancies, and you’ve been a regular presence on both sides of the business: in the room helping win the work, and in delivery helping build it. You know how to pitch a client honestly and then stand behind what you promised.
You’re highly articulate and commercially fluent. You can talk architecture with a skeptical engineering lead in one meeting and talk ROI with a client’s CEO in the next, and both walk away trusting you. You understand how technical choices shape whether a project makes money becaus