CTO possible co-founder role, hands on Rust, startup experience a must have @Travoom
Software Development
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Posted 2d ago

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

2d ago - Travoom is hiring a remote CTO possible co-founder role, hands on Rust, startup experience a must have. 💸 Salary: deferred until funding closes 📍Location: Worldwide

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 and a 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 in leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes.
  • Access to capital is a plus, but not required.

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

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

How to Apply

If you're a hands-on, startup-seasoned CTO who thrives in a high-risk, high-reward environment, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information

  • Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization.
  • Ability to adapt and welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and general growing pains of an early-stage technology company.
  • Exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-management.
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