Founding CTO: Web3 Protocol & Exchange Architect

Hyphen Connect; Abu Dhabi, Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture-backed technology company seeks a Founding CTO to lead the architecture and build-out of its protocol and engineering organization. This role requires designing and scaling the technical stack, focusing on smart contract development and market mechanics. Candidates must have a strong blockchain infrastructure background and a track record of deploying protocols to mainnet. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity for full technical ownership in an early-stage environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building blockchain or crypto infrastructure.
• Proven experience shipping at least one protocol or exchange to mainnet.
• Strong production smart contract experience with a clean audit track record.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a hybrid AMM / orderbook-based exchange for branded tokens.
• Build liquidity pools and market-making infrastructure.
• Guide development of mobile and web applications under partner branding.

Skills

Blockchain infrastructure

Protocol deployment

Smart contracts

DeFi mechanics

Effective communication

Tools

Solidity

Foundry

PostgreSQL

React Native

Job description

A venture-backed technology company seeks a Founding CTO to lead the architecture and build-out of its protocol and engineering organization. This role requires designing and scaling the technical stack, focusing on smart contract development and market mechanics. Candidates must have a strong blockchain infrastructure background and a track record of deploying protocols to mainnet. This hands-on leadership position offers the opportunity for full technical ownership in an early-stage environment.