Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Our client is an innovative deep-tech company building a next-generation privacy and data integrity ecosystem that enables organizations to provably delete data using advanced cryptographic technology. The first product is now being brought to market, transforming cutting-edge cryptographic concepts into a practical B2B solution for companies where data control, compliance, and trust are critical. In parallel, several additional products are already in different stages of development.

This is a rare opportunity for a hands-on CTO to join at a pivotal early stage and work directly with the founders and the chief scientist to define the technical vision, shape the architecture, and lead the transition from research into production-ready products. You will play a key role in building not just a single product, but a broader technology platform that will redefine standards for verifiable data privacy.

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Responsibilities:

• Define and own the technical product architecture

• Translate research and cryptographic IP into usable product features

• Lead technical decision-making across development and system design

• Align engineering, research, and business priorities into one product direction

• Work closely with the developer and chief scientist on implementation

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Requirements:

• Strong understanding of concepts of identity and privacy

• Strong understanding of how the application, buying and usage of third-party products integrates with enterprise systems

• Familiarity with cryptography concepts

• Strong understanding of what a tech product looks like in a B2B space

• Experience with Rust programming language

• Strong technical background with experience in system architecture and product development

• Ability to translate complex technical research into practical, working products

• Strong communication skills and ability to work across technical and non-technical teams, public-speaking skills

• Understanding of the market and every new development

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Nice-to-have:

• Experience with Blockchain and ICP

• Background in deep-tech environments

• Experience working in small, fast-moving, distributed teams

• Prior CTO or equivalent technical leadership role

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What we offer:

• Opportunity to become CTO of a cutting-edge deep-tech company at an early stage

• Chance to build a new category in verifiable data deletion and privacy technology

• Fully remote role

• B2B contract cooperation model

• Salary from 8000 EUR (subject to candidate profile and equity share preferred)

• Equity participation of up to 10%, with potential for higher ownership depending on performance and impact

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Hiring process:

• Screening interview with Tech Recruitment

• Interview with CEO

• Interview with COO and the Chief Scientist

• Final interview with CEO