Tech Co-founder / Hands-on CTO

CyGO Entrepreneurs; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A cybersecurity startup studio is seeking a Tech Co-founder in Lyon, France. The ideal candidate will define the tech vision, oversee product strategy, and lead a high-performing team. Must have experience in software development and a strong entrepreneurial mindset. English is required, French is a plus. This role offers a unique opportunity to build impactful solutions in the cybersecurity space.

Qualifications

• Curious about cybersecurity; willingness to learn.
• Proven experience in developing robust software systems.
• Strong decision-making skills in uncertain scenarios.

Responsabilités

• Define tech vision and foundation for scalable products.
• Drive product strategy and oversee development.
• Lead recruitment and training for a high-performance tech team.

Connaissances

Software development

Cloud architecture

SaaS product creation

Entrepreneurial mindset

English proficiency

Collaboration

Description du poste

Overview

Tech Co-founder

📍 France & Europe

🎯 70% equity for founders & 30% for CyGO Entrepreneurs

❌ Unpaid initial phase (18 months)

We are CyGO-Entrepreneurs and we build startups!

We are the only startup studio in Europe entirely dedicated to cybersecurity.

After Glev, our first startup, which addresses AppSec challenges, we are about to launch the next one.

We are looking for a Tech Co-founder, a builder ready to build from scratch alongside a CEO

👉🏿 We have everything you need to build fast and build right :

• A clear product vision and a build-ready concept (thanks, Rémi, Violaine & David)
• A top-tier network : investors, founders, cybersecurity experts…
• No unnecessary burdens : we take care of legal, HR,Product, admin…
• A demanding and caring collective where feedback, intensity, support, and the joy of building together are our values, not empty buzzwords!

Team

👥 A high-caliber core team because you always go further together

• Your CEO co-founder : Jeremy
• Aurélie Clerc , Founder @CyGO Entrepreneurs, Director @Cyber Booster, ex-FDJ, startup creation expert.
• Laurent Hausermann , Founder @CyGO, cybersecurity serial entrepreneur
• Rémin, David and Violaine , technical and Product team, building with you
• Rahila , Lead on recruitment & talent sourcing

Your mission as CTO co-founder

• Define the tech vision and lay the foundations of a secure, scalable product from the very first line of code
• Drive both the product strategy and the actual build
• Goal : deliver a Minimum Awesome Product (MAP) that delights early users
• Keep cybersecurity at the core of the product, with guidance from our expert network, while retaining full ownership of tech decisions
• Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing tech team that shares your standards, your vision, and your builder’s mindset

You, future co-founder

• Curious about cybersecurity, no need to be an expert, but ready to make it your playground
• Experienced in software development, cloud architecture, and SaaS product creation
• Entrepreneurial mindset : structured, bold, able to make fast decisions, navigate uncertainty, and think business + tech
• A knowledge sharer, collaborative builder, with high standards in a supportive environment
• 🇬🇧 English is a must. 🇫🇷 French is a plus

🚀 Ready to jump in? Cybersecurity, cloud, IAM are your playground? you should build with us!

Journey

1. First conversation with Rahila, sharing visions and getting to know each other
2. Meeting with Aurélie, testing entrepreneurial fit and alignment
3. Product session with Laurent, let’s discuss code, product, and tech culture

Securing identities means securing the enterprise. Join us as CTO co-founder to take on this global challenge!