CTO possible co-founder role, hands on Rust, startup experience a must have
Remote
$160k–$240k
c-level
2 months ago
full-time
quality 8/10
- Design and lead development of the native Rust backend, including APIs, microservices, and system architecture.
- Integrate and manage real-time messaging infrastructure using WebSockets and event-driven services.
- Oversee the Solana-based OleX token, including smart contract development, wallet logic, and payments architecture.
- Build the backend framework for AI-powered features, including translation, recommendation engines, and user content analysis.
- Ensure security, scalability, and performance across all systems, especially in crypto and gambling environments.
- Partner with the CEO and broader team to align technical goals with the company's global vision.
- Proven startup leader with 7-10+ years as a CTO and experience leading engineering teams at early-stage startups.
- Strong background in Rust and active coding.
- Experience in remote teams, leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes.
- Ideally has access to capital, though not required.
- Equity and upside with deferred compensation now, but big rewards as funding closes.
- Be a founding leader in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.
- Work with a team of top engineers worldwide.
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