Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Hands-On, Startup Leader Needed

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

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Company Description

About OleOle

OleOle is building the world's first decentralized football super app — a unified platform that brings together social media, messaging, real-time scores, live video, gambling, e-commerce, and crypto rewards.

We're building something truly unprecedented — a next-generation social network and messaging platform designed exclusively for the world's 3+ billion football fans. Think Twitter, WhatsApp, and TikTok fused into one global superapp — built natively using Rust, Blockchain, and AI/ML.

Our vision is bold. We're not just creating another app — we're creating the platform. A decentralized, multilingual football community powered by real-time translation for Twitter to 200+ languages.

But this isn't just social. We're monetizing through crypto-native gambling, building our own NFT marketplace focused on matchday imagery, and developing a low-fee crypto exchange we believe we can acquire and relaunch for almost nothing. With 4,000+ exchanges out there and fewer than 15 expected to survive, we see a clear consolidation opportunity.

At the center of this entire ecosystem is our upcoming crypto token, OleX — a high-utility token powering transactions, rewards, gambling, and viral platform growth. We're looking for a hands-on technical leader to help architect this future, someone who knows Rust cold, understands blockchain inside and out, and has experience launching or scaling token-based platforms. Prior ICO experience is a big plus.

This is not a CTO title in name only. You'll be leading from the front, building the core architecture alongside a lean but growing team, helping us bring our decentralized football superapp to life.

If you're looking to shape the future of social, crypto, and sport — this is it.

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Job Description

If you don't bother reading the job description, please do not apply!

Are you a CTO with startup experience? A product-first, real-time systems builder who understands:

• Feeds (Twitter / TikTok)
• Messaging (WhatsApp / Signal)
• Performance at scale
• And can layer in:
  • Crypto
  • AI
  • Payments

The Role

We're seeking a hands-on CTO, and possibly a co-founder, who can own the core technology strategy of OleOle 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

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Qualifications

Who You Are

• ✅ 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 are 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

What You'll Do

• Lead and build our Rust-native platform from the ground up
• Mentor and 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

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Why Join Us?

• Game-Changing Vision – OleOle 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

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Additional Information

Of course it's hard — and others won't want to do the hard stuff.

• Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices — let's build something better!
• Ability to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies
• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and general growing pains of an early-stage technology company
• An exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-management

OleOleSport is located in beautiful Austin, Texas. However, work from home while we fundraise is a possibility — held and rapidly growing!

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How to Apply

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

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