
CTO – VP of Backend Development, Rust, Blockchain, AI
Travoom
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Texas • United States
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and lead development of the native Rust backend.
- Integrate and manage real-time messaging infrastructure.
- Oversee the Solana-based OleX token development.
- Build backend framework for AI-powered features.
- Ensure security, scalability, and performance across systems.
Requirements
- 7-10+ years as a CTO in early-stage startups.
- Strong background in Rust and is an active coder.
- Ability to motivate and develop junior engineers.
- Experienced in leading remote teams across multiple time zones.
- Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes.
- Ideally has access to capital or investor connections.
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 & Tools
Rustbackend developmentreal-time messaging infrastructureSolanaAI-powered featuressecurityscalabilityperformance
Soft Skills
leadershipmotivationteam developmentremote team managementcross-time zone collaboration