Travoom

CTO – Co-Founder, Hands-on, Rust, Blockchain, AI, Startup Experience

Travoom

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

MicroservicesRust

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • A proven startup leader – You have 7-10+ years as a CTO and have led engineering teams at early-stage startups.
  • A technical expert – Strong background in Rust and is an active coder.
  • A team coach & mentor – You can motivate and develop junior engineers.
  • Experienced in remote teams – You have led distributed teams across multiple time zones.
  • Willing to work for deferred compensation – Until funding closes, the team is working on a sweat equity model.
  • Ideally has access to capital – While not required, a CTO with investor connections would be a huge plus.
Benefits
  • 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.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
RustAPIsmicroservicessmart contract developmentWebSocketsevent-driven servicesAI-powered featurespayments architecturesecurityscalability
Soft skills
leadershipteam coachingmentoringmotivationremote team managementcollaborationcommunicationalignment with company vision