ZobeLab · 1 month ago
Head of Technology / Technical Lead Principal Engineer
United States
Contract
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/ExecutiveZobeLab, Inc. is an innovative music technology startup revolutionizing the independent music industry. They are seeking a Head of Technology / Technical Lead Principal Engineer to lead their tech strategy, drive innovation, and manage a team of engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of our technology strategy in alignment with our business objectives
Oversee the design, development, and deployment of our platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our technology stack and development processes
Manage and mentor a team of talented engineers and designers
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate technology seamlessly into our product offerings
Own the full development lifecycle as we move from MVP to scalable platform
Lead hands-on engineering tasks, coding, code reviews, and architecture decisions
Translate product requirements into reliable and optimized builds
Build and refine infrastructure for EdTech, FinTech, and MusicTech integrations
Lead, enhance, develop, and train AI while also collaborating if necessary with AI consultants and product teams on AI-driven features
Spearhead integration of Metaverse, Web3, VR/AR/XR or immersive features where appropriate
Help recruit, lead, and grow the dev team as the platform expands
Proactively solve technical challenges and propose innovative solutions
Move fast, iterate faster — and elevate our execution standards with urgency
Qualification
Required
Proven experience in interface design platforms, particularly Figma
Demonstrated expertise in pushing applications to app stores (iOS and Android)
Strong background in quality control processes and methodologies
Experience in software integration and API development
Experience with MusicTech, AI, FinTech, Metaverse, EdTech, NFTs, Crypto, and stay updated on future technology or development of new technologies
Proven experience in full-stack development across various tech stacks
Hands-on experience with web design, front-end frameworks, back-end, and mobile responsiveness
Strong AI/ML understanding or experience with integrating AI into platforms
Past experience building or contributing to platforms in MusicTech, EdTech, FinTech, or Metaverse spaces
Comfort with startup environments and flexible, evolving roadmaps
Excellent communication skills — able to clearly articulate ideas and decisions
Availability and willingness to commit time and energy as a core part of a growing startup team
Strong sense of accountability and ownership
Must be capable of software engineering
Experience in technology development
Have the ability to create products of various types such as music courses, music services, music app services, EdTech, FinTech, Ai, and MetaVerse
Use excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Possess strong coding skills
Must be a team player; results oriented
Coordination with Tech Team and company executives is critical to success as we will have weekly meetings and we will need you to be available to communicate via email, phone, and video-chat regularly
Must be tenacious and success-oriented, a self-starter with high energy
Strong telephone and collaboration skills required
Passion for the music industry
Preferred
Experience with platforms serving independent artists or creatives
Familiarity with music distribution APIs, learning management systems, or token-based ecosystems
Interest in building for global communities and creator economies
Past role in a startup from MVP to launch and growth phase
Benefits
Equity-only startup (until investor funding secured)
Performance-Based Bonuses
Opportunity to transition into full-time salary role
4 year vesting & 1 year cliff vesting schedule for equity
Company
ZobeLab
ZobeLab is the ultimate one-stop-shop music technology application software for the independent music community.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase