Founding CTO — Build MVP, Ship Fast, Equity

The Power Pause; Mission (KS); Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

High autonomy

Mission-driven work

Job summary

A dynamic startup in Kansas is seeking a Founding CTO to lead product and technical direction. This role will be responsible for hands-on development, customer feedback integration, and creating a strong technical foundation for future growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in startup environments, be product-minded, and able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively. Compensation includes a competitive salary and equity options.

Qualifications

• Experience as a startup CTO, founding engineer, or senior engineering leader.
• Ability to prioritize significant product developments.
• Enjoy building and iterating quickly.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical roadmap and prioritize business goals.
• Serve as the hands-on owner of the technical platform.
• Gather feedback and improve based on customer needs.
• Identify bottlenecks and enhance team efficiency.
• Create a strong technical foundation for growth.

Skills

Product-minded

Hands-on building experience

High-EQ collaboration

Autonomy

Customer-driven

Job description

A dynamic startup in Kansas is seeking a Founding CTO to lead product and technical direction. This role will be responsible for hands-on development, customer feedback integration, and creating a strong technical foundation for future growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in startup environments, be product-minded, and able to work autonomously while collaborating effectively. Compensation includes a competitive salary and equity options.