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CTO, Startup – Hands-on Rust
Location
Texas
Posted
30 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
CTO, Startup – Hands-on Rust
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
- 7-10+ years as a CTO and have led engineering teams at early-stage startups.
- Strong background in Rust and is an active coder.
- Ability to motivate and develop junior engineers.
- Experienced in leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes.
- 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.
- Game-Changing Vision - OleOle is building the world’s first super app for sports.
- Work from home while we fund raise a possibility, held and rapidly growing!
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