Head of Engineering

About Us:

We are a decentralized identity network that connects professionals with work opportunities and fosters professional connections. As a zero-to-one startup, we are revolutionizing the way professionals manage their digital identities and find work.

Position Overview: 

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Head of Engineering to join our team and eventually grow into the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in leading engineering teams, and a passion for blockchain technology. You will work closely with the CEO on idea generation, prototyping, and managing a team of offshore developers. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the CEO on idea generation and rapid prototyping to more firmly establish product market fit
• Define the technical vision and strategy of the product and company.
• Lead and manage the engineering team, including offshore developers, ensuring high-quality code and timely delivery.
• Oversee the development and implementation of new features, from ideation to deployment.
• Build scalable and secure solutions, ensuring the highest level of quality and performance.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the platform.
• Develop and maintain a robust and scalable architecture for the platform.
• Participate in hiring and mentoring new engineering team members as the company grows.
  

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in full-stack development with a strong focus on the following technologies: Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Solidity.
• Solid understanding of blockchain technology and its applications.
• Experience with decentralized identity solutions is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, remote team environment.
• Comfortable working in a startup environment, ideally with zero-to-one experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English Japanese language skills are a plus but not required.

Compensation:

Base salary, Equity and token incentives based on level of experience.

Why Join Us:

• Be a key player in a revolutionary startup in the decentralized identity space.
• Opportunity to grow into the CTO role as the company scales.
• Work with a passionate and driven team committed to changing work for the better..
• Flexible and remote work environment.
• If you are excited about the potential of blockchain technology and want to help build the future of work, we would love to hear from you!

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