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CTO – Co-Founder (Hands-on, Rust, Blockchain, AI)

Blockchain EngineerBlockchain EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 11-50H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Texas

Posted

61 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglishMicroservicesRust

Job Description

• 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.
Game-Changing Vision – OleOle is building the world’s first super app for sports.