CTO

05/09/2024
Job Type
Permanent
Employment Type
Full Time
Industry
Emerging Tech
Skills
Any
Functional Expertise
Development
Salary Type
Annual
Salary
USD $220,000.00

Job Description

Position Overview
As CTO, you will be responsible for defining the technical strategy and driving the development of a cutting-edge Bitcoin rollup solution. As a founding team member, you will have a significant impact on the company’s direction and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Author a comprehensive white paper.
  • Develop OP_CAT or alternative approaches to reduce trust assumptions.
  • Explore innovative ways to deepen integration with Bitcoin beyond block headers and Taproot inscriptions.
  • Design and manage cross-network interoperability and bridge architecture.
  • Build and lead the technical team, which includes:
    • Hiring a Developer Relations specialist to handle external collaborations.
    • Recruiting a lead developer to guide the development team and support research efforts.
  • Scale the engineering and research teams in line with company growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be someone who:

  • Holds a PhD or equivalent expertise in fields like Computer Science, Cryptography, or related areas.
  • Has a deep passion for Bitcoin and its potential for scalability and application development.
  • Excels in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
  • Sees themselves as a true founding partner rather than a traditional employee.
  • Is committed to helping the company become a key player in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
  • Can navigate between technical rigor and practical problem-solving.

Compensation

  • 200k USD, payable in fiat or stablecoin.
  • Equity or token allocation.

 

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