Head of Engineering (Future CTO), Toyko

Our client are a groundbreaking decentralized identity network, designed to revolutionize how professionals manage their digital identities and find work opportunities. As a zero-to-one startup, we are on a mission to transform professional connections, enabling individuals to own and control their digital identities while seamlessly connecting with work opportunities. --- Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Engineering who will eventually grow into the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, proven leadership skills, and a passion for blockchain technology. In this role, you will work directly with the CEO on product development, idea generation, and rapid prototyping, while also leading and scaling an engineering team, including offshore developers. This is a pivotal role in defining the technical vision and future of the company. --- Key Responsibilities - Collaborate closely with the CEO to brainstorm, prototype, and refine ideas to help establish product-market fit. - Define and execute the company’s technical strategy and vision. - Lead and manage the engineering team, ensuring high-quality code and on-time delivery. - Oversee the development and deployment of new features and improvements for the platform. - Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions. - Stay informed of emerging technologies and industry trends to continually enhance the platform. - Build and maintain a robust, scalable architecture for our decentralized identity platform. - Hire, mentor, and grow the engineering team as the company scales. --- Qualifications - Proven experience in full-stack development with expertise in Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Solidity. - Strong understanding of blockchain technology and its applications in decentralized networks. - Experience with decentralized identity solutions is a plus. - Demonstrated leadership and management experience, preferably with offshore development teams. - Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. - Zero-to-one startup experience is highly valued. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with fluency in English. Japanese language skills are a plus but not required. --- Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary, equity, and token incentives based on experience and contribution. - Opportunity to grow into the CTO role as the company scales. - Flexible, remote-first work environment. - The chance to work on a revolutionary product in the decentralized identity space with a passionate, driven team. --- Why Join Us By joining the team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of digital identity and work in a cutting-edge space that is ripe for innovation. This is a unique opportunity to lead technical efforts at a pivotal stage and be part of a startup that is committed to changing how professionals manage their digital lives. --- Apply now and help our client build the future of work! PI251824517