CTO / Technical Co-Founder (+ Equal ⅓ Founding Equity) at creator economy social platform

Jack & Jill/External ATS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering tech startup in London is seeking a CTO / Technical Co-Founder to lead the development of a social discovery platform for the creator economy. This role offers equal founding equity and a chance to significantly shape business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in full-stack engineering and a proven track record in mobile product development. Join a passionate team and drive innovation in a high-growth venture.

Benefits

Equal founding equity

Ownership opportunity in high-growth venture

Work alongside experienced founders

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in senior/lead full-stack engineering roles.
• Experience in early-stage startups as a first technical hire.
• Track record of shipping consumer-facing mobile products.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Alpha and MVP for closed and beta testing.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for post-launch features.
• Prepare the technical foundation for growth with hiring and practices.

Skills

Senior/lead full-stack engineering experience

Mobile development skills (React Native, Flutter)

Expertise in backend systems (Node.js, Python, Go)

AI/LLM integration

Data-intensive applications expertise

Job description

CTO / Technical Co-Founder

Salary: Salary + Equal ⅓ Founding Equity

Company Description: Creator economy social platform

Job Description:

Join a pioneering team as a Technical Co-Founder, building the social discovery layer for the creator economy. You'll lead the technical vision, hands‑on development of the MVP, and scale the engineering team for a multi‑market consumer social app. This role demands a builder, leader, and strategist ready to ship fast and scale smart, driving product‑market fit and rapid growth.

Location:

London, UK

Why this role is remarkable:

• Take on an equal ⅓ founding equity split, offering significant ownership and upside in a high‑growth venture.
• Work alongside experienced founders, including a 1x exit in the creator economy and ex‑HelloFresh leadership.
• Build a hyper‑personalized recommendation engine from the ground up, shaping the future of social discovery.

What you will do:

• Lead the hands‑on development and delivery of the Alpha and MVP for closed and beta testing, targeting a Q1/Q2 2026 public launch.
• Define and execute the technical roadmap for post‑launch features and multi‑city expansion, ensuring scalability and innovation.
• Prepare the technical foundation for growth, including hiring founding engineers and establishing robust engineering practices.

The ideal candidate:

• Possesses 5‑10 years of senior/lead full‑stack engineering experience, with strong mobile development skills (React Native, Flutter).
• Has previous early‑stage startup experience (first 1‑3 technical hires) and a track record of shipping consumer‑facing mobile products.
• Demonstrates expertise in backend systems (Node.js, Python, Go), AI/LLM integration, and data‑intensive applications like recommendation systems.

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