Technical Assistant to the CTO
Syenta
Software Engineering, IT
Eveleigh NSW 2015, Australia
AUD 120k-160k / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
Location: Sydney, Australia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: AUD $120–160k + ESOP available
About Syenta
The demand for powerful computing is skyrocketing—driven by AI, data centres, and next-generation electronics—even as Moore’s law approaches its limits. Advanced packaging has emerged as the new battleground for increasing performance and efficiency, but existing manufacturing processes are expensive, slow, and struggle to scale. Syenta is changing that.
If you’re driven by deep technical challenges and want to use your impressive organizational and technical execution skills to make an impact and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing, apply here!
The Role
We are seeking a Technical Assistant to support the CTO. This is a unique hybrid role combining technical analysis, IP strategy, and executive support. You’ll be a trusted technical and strategic partner, working side-by-side with the CTO on the most critical priorities — from patent filings and investor decks to scaling models and competitor assessments. Over time, this role can evolve into leading strategic initiatives or managing special projects.
Key Responsibilities
As Technical Assistant to the CTO, you’ll sit at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. This role is an opportunity to learn how a frontier-tech startup scales — with direct exposure to IP development, investor engagement, and strategic decision-making.
This is a unique career opportunity with direct exposure to executive decision-making, in a deeply technical field, in a company where the impact is highly sensitive to your output.
Why Syenta?
About
We’re passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. We believe that our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels the kind of innovation that can redefine an industry. Here’s what you can expect:
Apply here or send your CV and a short note to info@syenta.com.au for more information.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: AUD $120–160k + ESOP available
About Syenta
The demand for powerful computing is skyrocketing—driven by AI, data centres, and next-generation electronics—even as Moore’s law approaches its limits. Advanced packaging has emerged as the new battleground for increasing performance and efficiency, but existing manufacturing processes are expensive, slow, and struggle to scale. Syenta is changing that.
If you’re driven by deep technical challenges and want to use your impressive organizational and technical execution skills to make an impact and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing, apply here!
The Role
We are seeking a Technical Assistant to support the CTO. This is a unique hybrid role combining technical analysis, IP strategy, and executive support. You’ll be a trusted technical and strategic partner, working side-by-side with the CTO on the most critical priorities — from patent filings and investor decks to scaling models and competitor assessments. Over time, this role can evolve into leading strategic initiatives or managing special projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic IP & Documentation: Draft and coordinate patent applications and technical briefs.
- Technical Analysis: Develop cost, performance, and scaling models to support strategic decisions.
- Executive Communication: Prepare presentations, memos, and technical decks for internal and external audiences.
- Project & Priority Management: Extend the CTO focus by tracking key deliverables, organizing priorities, and ensuring follow-through across functions.
- Cross-functional Connector: Liaise with business dev, operations, and technical teams to align projects and priorities.
- Degree in a technical background (Engineering, Physics, Microfabrication)
- Curious thinker with capacity to learn new technical fields quickly.
- Highly organized, able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
- Excellent communicator, able to translate complex ideas into clear documents and presentations.
- Strong modelling and analytical skills (Excel, Python).
- Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to grow into broader responsibility.
As Technical Assistant to the CTO, you’ll sit at the intersection of technology, strategy, and execution. This role is an opportunity to learn how a frontier-tech startup scales — with direct exposure to IP development, investor engagement, and strategic decision-making.
This is a unique career opportunity with direct exposure to executive decision-making, in a deeply technical field, in a company where the impact is highly sensitive to your output.
Why Syenta?
About
We’re passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. We believe that our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels the kind of innovation that can redefine an industry. Here’s what you can expect:
- Equity Opportunities – We’re happy to discuss ownership stakes so that our success becomes your success.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible leave policies and an understanding that meaningful work can coexist with a fulfilling personal life.
- Professional Growth – We’re scaling fast, so responsibilities can expand significantly in tandem with the business.
- Global Reach – We welcome international candidates and encourage diverse perspectives to help drive our mission forward.
Apply here or send your CV and a short note to info@syenta.com.au for more information.