THE OPPORTUNITY HYRD is seeking a Technical Co-Founder/CTO to architect and build the Career Operating System that will revolutionize how millions navigate their professional lives. This is a co-founder opportunity to own a significant equity stake while building category-defining technology. We're creating the infrastructure for careers - an AI-powered platform that automates job applications, personalizes skill development, and matches talent with opportunities. With paying customers already using our MVP, we're ready to scale from hundreds to millions of users. Location: Remote (US-based preferred) Compensation: 2.5-4% founder equity (RSA), transitioning to $200-250K salary upon Series A funding Start Date: Immediate WHAT YOU'LL BUILD As CTO, you'll transform our validated MVP (currently on Airtable, Make.com, Softr) into a scalable platform supporting millions of professionals. You'll architect three interconnected products: HYRD Core - The Application Engine Automated job application system processing thousands daily AI-powered resume optimization for each opportunity Real-time application tracking and response management Integration with major job boards and ATS systems SKILLD - The Learning Layer Personalized skill assessment and gap analysis AI-driven learning path recommendations Course platform integrations and progress tracking Certification and credential management SOURCD - The Talent Marketplace B2B2C matching algorithm connecting talent with enterprises Company portals with analytics dashboards Talent pipeline management systems Payment processing and SaaS billing infrastructure The AI Intelligence Layer NLP for resume-job matching Career trajectory prediction models Salary optimization algorithms Personalized recommendation engines YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES First 30 Days: Complete technical audit of current no-code system Design architecture for scalable Career OS platform Create migration strategy maintaining zero downtime Begin recruiting first 2 engineers on equity packages Deploy immediate improvements to current system First 90 Days: Launch MVP of new platform architecture Integrate all three products into unified system Build initial engineering team (3-4 engineers) Achieve 99.9% uptime and <200ms response times Prepare infrastructure for 10,000+ users First Year: Scale platform to support 100,000+ users Build and lead team of 8-10 engineers Implement advanced AI features and automations Launch mobile applications Establish HYRD as technical leader in career tech Team You'll Build: Immediate Hires (Months 1-3): Head of AI/ML - Lead all AI initiatives Senior Full-Stack Engineers (2-3) - Core platform development DevOps/SRE - Infrastructure and scaling Second Wave (Months 3-6): Data/Integrations Engineer - API and data pipeline Product Designer - User experience ownership Product Manager - Product strategy and roadmap Additional Full-Stack Engineers as needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Leadership Experience: Built and scaled products from 0 to 50K+ users Recruited and managed engineering teams of 5+ people Hired engineers on equity-heavy packages Comfortable with technical debt trade-offs Experience in resource-constrained environments Mindset & Personality: Excited to work for equity until funding (critical requirement) Hands-on coder who still builds alongside the team Believes in democratizing career success Thrives in ambiguity and moves fast Makes pragmatic technical decisions Customer-obsessed problem solver WHY JOIN HYRD Massive Opportunity: $400B career services market growing 23% annually First-mover advantage building the Career OS category Clear path to unicorn valuation Real Traction: Revenue-generating with paying customers pre-launch Proven product-market fit Strong customer demand overwhelming current systems True Ownership: 2.5-4% founder equity stake with RSA structure Additional milestone-based equity (0.1-0.25% per milestone) Direct partnership with CEO Shape technical vision from day one Impact: Solve a problem affecting 3 billion professionals globally Democratize access to career opportunities Build technology that changes how the world works COMPENSATION STRUCTURE Immediate (Equity-Only Phase): 2.5-4% founder equity (Restricted Stock Award) 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff Milestone top-ups (0.1-0.25%) for: Successful platform migration Reaching 10K users Series A close Key feature launches Minimal stipend possible for critical expenses Post-Series A (Target: 12-18 Months): $200-250K base salary Maintain full equity stake Performance bonuses Comprehensive benefits Additional equity grants at funding milestones THE INTERVIEW PROCESS Initial Call (30 min) - Mission alignment and vision discussion with CEO Technical Deep Dive (90 min) - Architecture discussion and system design Leadership Assessment (60 min) - Team building and culture fit Final Round (Half day) - Present 90-day plan, meet advisors, finalize terms REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST Must-Haves: Can work for equity-only until Series A funding 8+ years coding experience with recent hands-on work Built and scaled consumer platforms before Previous startup experience (not just FAANG) Available to start within 30 days Based in US or compatible time zones Nice-to-Haves: HR tech or career services experience Previous successful exit Strong engineering network for recruiting AI/ML expertise beyond API integration Experience with no-code tools HOW TO APPLY Send the following to [careers@gethyrd.com] with "CTO - Career OS" in subject: Your Story: Why does democratizing career success matter to you? Technical Proof: Link to something you built that scaled (GitHub, live product, case study) 90-Day Vision: How would you approach the migration from no-code to scale? Availability: Confirmation you can work for equity and your start date LinkedIn/Resume: So we can see your journey Priority given to candidates who: Can start immediately Have built HR tech or marketplace platforms Bring a network of engineers willing to work for equity Show passion for the mission beyond just the technology A NOTE FROM THE CEO "We're looking for a true technical co-founder who sees the massive opportunity in building the Career OS. You'll have complete technical autonomy, significant equity, and the chance to build something that impacts millions of lives. Our current MVP is generating revenue with paying customers. Now we need someone who can transform this early traction into a platform that scales to millions while building a world-class engineering team. The technical challenges are real (scaling job applications, AI matching, marketplace dynamics), the impact is massive (every professional needs this), and the opportunity is once-in-a-lifetime. If you want your work to define your legacy, this is it." -Drake, CEO & Founder ABOUT HYRD HYRD is building the operating system for careers - the platform every professional will use to navigate their work life. We automate job searching, personalize skill development, and match talent with opportunities. With the job market in chaos and AI transforming every role, professionals desperately need what we're building. We're a remote-first team obsessed with solving the broken job search process. Revenue-generating pre-launch and preparing for Series A, we're positioned to become the definitive platform for career management. Ready to build the Career OS? Apply now. HYRD is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Hey there 👋 We’re building scalable AI systems that can provide immediate, evidence-based support at the moment young people need it most. Our approach is to reach young people where they are — online — and embed our interventions into the platforms they use every day (e.g., TikTok, Discord). We're seeking a technical leader who understands both the potential of AI, as well as its ethical, safety, and privacy considerations. Over the next decade, our goal is to serve 300 million interventions worldwide—equivalent to helping one young person every second of every day. This is a highly flexible fractional role. Think ~20-30 hours a week, fully remote, with No-Meeting Fridays. You can pursue other projects, research, or consulting, so long as you can commit to Koko’s mission and dive into code when needed. If you’re looking for a way to give back, build fast, and do meaningful, innovative work — all without sacrificing your life or autonomy — this could be a fit. Core Requirements Key Responsibilities Build and evolve our platform architecture, creating interfaces and systems that effectively combine AI capabilities with intuitive user experiences Design and implement robust experimentation frameworks to continuously measure and improve the effectiveness of our services Drive product decisions through data analysis, translating insights into features that measurably improve mental health outcomes Ship and iterate on production features across our platform ecosystem (TikTok, Discord, etc.), directly impacting millions of young people Advance the field of AI and digital mental health by contributing to peer-reviewed research and open-source initiatives, sharing insights that can help the broader community Working at Koko Koko is made up of an exceptional group of dedicated individuals all fueled by the same passion - ending the youth mental health crisis. Our team, advisors, and board bring a variety of experiences together to impact more young people. Together, we're creating the most accessible online mental health intervention. Wondering what it's like to work here? Opportunity to shape both the technical vision and social impact of an organization reaching millions Fun, dynamic team that knows how to ship quickly and responsibly Access to a deep network of AI practitioners and leaders Flexible hours, fully remote, with No-Meeting Fridays Salary Range: $160,000 - $220,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance At Koko, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We serve a very diverse user base and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Many of the people working with us are former Koko users themselves. Our Values Make a difference: Aim for large effects. Scale and impact should astonish people. Be outcomes-based. Don’t just assume we are helping people. Measure it. Act with integrity: Be honest, ethical and genuine. Challenge yourself: Do hard things you’ve never tried before. Do hard things no one’s ever tried before. Find balance: Have your work match your lifestyle, not your lifestyle match your work. Technology Ruby on Rails backend. Custom yaml chat scripting language. Integration with LLMs. Rust native library for embedded keyword detection. Rust discord bot. Multiple next.js and react apps for user facing applications.

The Chief Architect is part of the Information Technology department and reports to the Chief Information Officer. As our Chief Architect, you will lead the architecture team and be responsible for establishing company-wide strategies and standards that guide the modernization and evolution of our systems and information infrastructure to ensure mission effectiveness as well as efficiency. This role is responsible for documenting and maintaining the “as-is” systems and data architectures and defining target architectures. The Chief Architect will oversee governance processes to ensure alignment with target architectures and established CIS standards. The Chief Architect will also provide architectural guidance and advice for CIS’s system development efforts, balancing operational needs and target architecture alignment. The Chief Architect will also participate in business process change efforts and assist in the CIS-wide efforts to develop and implement processes that support the effective governance of our enterprise information systems. What You'll Do: Serve as an advisor to CIS leadership regarding systems architecture, standards, and implementation strategies, including presenting architectural tradeoffs and resolving architectural issues Develop and maintain ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ architectures in formats that are appropriate to inform decision making for technical members and leadership to improve performance consistent with our CIS mission Coordinate with leadership to develop system evolution strategies based on target architectures, mission priorities, and available resources Assist in identifying efficiencies through system consolidation, elimination, or standardization Establish and oversee governance processes that ensure system development efforts comply with CIS architects and standards Support the management of key programs to ensure fidelity with CIS standard architectures and patterns, and to address architectural issues with third-party development organizations Provide leadership, coaching, and support for the IT architectural team Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned What You'll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Information Systems* 5+ years’ experience as an Enterprise or Chief Architect for organizations managing multiple programs and projects 5+ years' experience leading an Enterprise Architecture team 5+ years’ experience contributing to the design and development of complex and distributed software projects, specifically in a cloud environment (i.e., AWS, Azure) Proven ability to guide the development, adoption, and governance of enterprise architectures, as well as architecture principles, standards, and guidelines Experience in serving as an architect to development and business operations organizations as they plan and implement their systems roadmaps Proven ability to partner across complex organizations to deliver enterprise solutions that meet mission needs and adhere to enterprise architecture standards, support capabilities, and align with future strategy Deep technical understanding of application and data interfaces and use of application programming interfaces Ability to document and communicate system capabilities and requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders at all organizational levels Compensation Range: USD$153,100.00 - $275,500.00

• Develop strategic partnerships and build trusted relationships with customers • Fully integrate with customers through regular communication • Provide technical thought leadership and articulate industry trends • Assess potential application of products to meet business needs • Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations • Manage various customer concerns and coordinate with internal leaders • Keep thorough records of customer interactions • Serve as an external spokesperson for the company’s vision • Present and communicate effectively at an executive level