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.