Founder & CTO for connectivity network DePIN

About us

We are a team of hungry entrepreneurs, engineers and creatives, driven by the opportunity to have a real-world impact.

If you identify with the above, you’re not just looking for a 9-5, and are ready to take complete ownership of this position - we look forward to hearing from you.

We are looking for an Enterpreneur-in-residence and co-founder to join our team and help us build and scale the platform.

The project is a Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) which will be working together with an established manufacturer and a large stock of available devices (20.000). Its purpose is to revolutionize wireless infrastructure with a decentralized, blockchain-based model. Individuals and organizations can set up and manage their own LoRaWAN and 5G networks providing connectivity. The individuals are incentivized through a token-based system.

Tasks

Responsibilities

• Developing the overall technology strategy for the project, including selecting the appropriate technologies and tools to use.
• Leading the development of the platform's blockchain modules, smart contracts, mobile application, web application, and website.
• As the team grows, building and managing a team of developers to implement the platform's technology roadmap.
• Ensuring that the platform's technology is secure, scalable, and reliable.
• Working closely with the co-founder and other members of the executive team to define the company's overall strategy and direction.
• Serving as a technical advisor to investors and other stakeholders.
• Monitoring reliability and performance of all internal systems, ensuring compliance with security regulations and suggesting improvements.
• Working with the product team to plan and oversee the execution of the product roadmap and contributing to designing strategies for future developments.
• Ensuring our engineering team can deliver their best work by spotting and alleviating blockers, setting IT processes, coaching teammates, and setting the bar for technical excellence.

Requirements

What you bring to the table

• At least 5 years of experience in Software Development including knowledge of blockchain development, Polkadot Substrate and Rust programming language.
• Proven experience in building and scaling web and mobile applications, with expertise in JavaScript, React, and either Swift or Kotlin.
• Previous experience as a technical co-founder, or senior technology leader in a startup.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in leading and managing a team of developers.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in clean energy or sustainable transportation / mobility is a huge plus.
• Timezone of CET (+/- 2 hours) is a plus.

Benefits

What you can expect

• This role will evolve into being a CTO for the project.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a new and exciting industry that has the potential to positively shape our world.
• High growth potential.
• A warm and open culture at an international organization with team members coming from all four corners of the globe.
• An environment that values freedom, autonomy, team spirit and open communication.
• Flexible working hours.
• Decentralized (remote) working possibilities.

What guides us

• We believe that great teams are made of missionaries, not mercenaries.
• We believe that great teams can only deliver great results consistently if they work under conditions that give them creative freedom and a manageable workload, creating full focus on what's important.
• We want to work with humans, not with robots (yet).
• We find strength in diversity and authenticity.
• We give you the freedom you need to be great at what you do.
• We aim to create a space where people can do what they love and live up to their potential.

We look forward to working with you.

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