Travoom is the marketplace for bucket list travel experiences.
CTO – Hands-on Rust, Startup Experience
Location
Texas
Posted
56 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
CTO – Hands-on Rust, Startup Experience
Travoom
• 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.
Job Requirements
- A proven startup leader – You have 7-10+ years as a CTO and have led engineering teams at early-stage startups.
- A technical expert – Strong background in Rust and is an active coder.
- A team coach & mentor – You can motivate and develop junior engineers.
- Experienced in remote teams – You have led distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Willing to work for deferred compensation – Until funding closes, the team is working on a sweat equity model.
- Ideally has access to capital – While not required, a CTO with investor connections would be a huge plus.
Benefits
- Equity & Upside – Deferred now, but big rewards as funding closes.
- Startup Culture – Be a founding leader in a fast-moving, high-impact environment.
- Global Reach – Work with a team of top engineers worldwide.
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