[Hiring] CTO possible co-founder role, hands on Rust, Blockchain, AI, startup experience a must have @Travoom

Role Description

We’re seeking a hands-on CTO, and possibly a co-founder, who can own the core technology strategy of OleOle and lead its execution from day one.

• Define and build the platform's architecture
• Oversee engineering direction
• Help shape the company’s long-term roadmap
• Roll up your sleeves and build alongside the founding team
• Equity compensation during the pre-funding phase
• Full-time paid position after funding

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years as a CTO with experience leading engineering teams at early-stage startups
• Strong background in Rust and is an active coder
• Ability to motivate and develop junior engineers
• Experience leading distributed teams across multiple time zones
• Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes
• Access to capital is a plus

Requirements

• Lead & build our Rust-native platform from the ground up
• Mentor & develop a young engineering team working for deferred compensation
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of our architecture
• Work hands-on with the codebase, setting up best practices
• Coordinate development timelines for Phase 1 (7–8 months) and Phase 2 (9–10 months)
• Align with our vision to build the world's largest sports social platform

Benefits

• 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

Company Description

OleOle is building the world’s first decentralized football super app — a unified platform that brings together social media, messaging, real-time scores, live video, gambling, e-commerce, and crypto rewards.

• Building a next-generation social network and messaging platform designed exclusively for the world’s 3+ billion football fans
• Monetizing through crypto-native gambling and building an NFT marketplace focused on matchday imagery
• Developing a low-fee crypto exchange
• Upcoming crypto token, OleX, powering transactions, rewards, gambling, and viral platform growth