Travoom · 21 hours ago
CTO possible co-founder role/ VP of backend development, hands on Rust, Blockchain, AI, startup expe
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
7+ years expOleOle is building the world’s first decentralized football super app, designed for over 3 billion football fans. They are seeking a hands-on CTO to define and build the platform's architecture, oversee engineering direction, and help shape the company’s long-term roadmap.
Travel
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
Qualification
Required
7-10+ years as a CTO
Experience leading engineering teams at early-stage startups
Hands-on experience with Rust
Experience with blockchain technology
Experience launching or scaling token-based platforms
Prior ICO experience
Ability to design and lead development of a native Rust backend
Experience integrating and managing real-time messaging infrastructure using WebSockets and event-driven services
Experience overseeing smart contract development and payments architecture
Experience building backend frameworks for AI-powered features
Ability to ensure security, scalability, and performance across all systems
Ability to mentor and develop a young engineering team
Ability to work hands-on with the codebase and set up best practices
Ability to coordinate development timelines
Ability to align technical goals with the company's global vision
Preferred
Creative problem solver
Ability to adapt to a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies
Comfortable with ambiguity and shifting priorities
Exceptional entrepreneurial judgment
Benefits
Equity compensation during the pre-funding phase
Full-time paid position after funding
Deferred compensation until we close funding
Big rewards as funding closes
Company
Travoom
Travoom is an online marketplace that curates bucket-list travel experiences.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Doug Knittle
CEO
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