CTO cofounder hands on Rust Blockchain AI startup

Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on CTO
, and possibly a co-founder
, who can own the core technology strategy of Ole Ole and lead its execution from day one. You will define and build the platform's architecture, oversee engineering direction, and help shape the company’s long-term roadmap. You won’t be managing a large team yet — you’ll be rolling up your sleeves and building alongside the founding team, with equity compensation during the pre-funding phase and a full-time paid position after funding.

We are building the world’s first social networking and messaging platform for football fans. The CTO will lead a hands-on, strategic technical effort with a young, global, remote engineering team, operating on deferred compensation until funding closes. You will align technical goals with the company’s global vision and work with the CEO and broader team.

• Design and lead development of the native Rust backend
  , including APIs, microservices, and system architecture.
• Integrate and manage real-time messaging infrastructure using Web Sockets 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.

• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Hands-On, Startup Leader Needed
• 7–10+ years as a CTO with experience leading engineering teams at early-stage startups.
• Rust expertise and active coding experience.
• Remote team leadership with distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Willing to work for deferred compensation until funding closes.
• Ideally has access to capital
  ; investor connections are a plus.

• Company: Ole Ole
• Location: Remote (Global)
• Compensation: Deferred until funding closes

Ole Ole is building the world’s first social networking and messaging platform for football fans
, integrating features similar to WeChat, Twitter, Whats App, and Tik Tok
. Our tech stack is native, built in Rust
, and we are in the early development phase after completing the prototype and wireframes.

We are seeking a hands-on, technical, and strategic CTO who has built and scaled startups
. You will lead, mentor, and coach a young, global, remote engineering team operating on deferred compensation until we close funding.

• A proven startup leader – 7–10+ years as a CTO and experience leading engineering teams at early-stage startups.
• A technical expert – Strong background in Rust and active coder.
• A team coach & mentor – Able to motivate and develop junior engineers.
• Experienced in remote teams – Led distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Willing to work for deferred compensation – Until funding closes, sweat equity model.
• Ideally has access to capital – Investor connections are a plus.

• Lead & build our Rust-native platform from the ground up.
• Mentor & develop a young engineering team working for deferred compensation.
• Ensure scalability, security, and performance of our architecture.
• Work hands-on with the codebase, setting up best practices.
• Coordinate development timelines for Phase 1 (7–8 months) and Phase 2 (9–10 months).
• Align with our vision to build the world's largest sports social platform.

Game-Changing Vision – Ole Ole is building the world’s first super app for sports.
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.

If you're a hands-on, startup-seasoned CTO who thrives in a high-risk, high-reward environment, we want to hear from you.

Ole Ole Sport  is located in Austin, Texas; however, remote work is supported during fundraising and growth.

• Creative problem solver who can propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices; we’re building something better.
• Ability to adapt to a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and growing pains of an early-stage technology company.
• Entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micromanagement.