Tech Jobs: Chief Technology Officer

About Vold

Vold is making an impact in the Solana blockchain ecosystem, dedicated to creating a positive social impact by rewarding individuals for real-world actions through innovative blockchain solutions. Our mission is to make blockchain accessible to non-crypto natives, focusing on user-friendly UI/UX, while integrating SocialFi elements to enhance community engagement and rewards.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technology strategy and development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in blockchain technology, particularly with Solana, and a passion for social impact. This role involves overseeing all technical aspects of the company, including strategic planning, development, and implementation of innovative blockchain solutions that onboard non-crypto natives and drive social good. Additionally, the CTO will spearhead the development of a self-custodial decentralized AI model, enabling users to own, control, and manage their data.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy: Develop and implement the company’s technical vision and strategy in alignment with business goals and social impact objectives.
• Blockchain Development: Oversee the development and deployment of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts on the Solana blockchain.
• System Architecture: Design and manage the architecture of scalable and secure blockchain solutions.
• UI/UX Focus: Ensure that all solutions are user-friendly and accessible to non-crypto natives, prioritizing exceptional UI/UX.
• SocialFi Integration: Develop and integrate SocialFi elements to enhance community engagement and provide rewards for real-world actions.
• AI Development: Lead the development of a self-custodial decentralized AI model to enable users to own, control, and manage their data.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in the blockchain and AI space to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation.
• Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners, stakeholders, and the broader Solana community to drive strategic initiatives and partnerships.
• Compliance: Ensure that all blockchain and AI solutions comply with relevant regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with blockchain and AI development and implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology leadership roles.
  • Proven track record of developing and deploying blockchain solutions, preferably on the Solana blockchain.
  • Extensive experience with smart contract development and dApp deployment.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in blockchain technologies, particularly Solana, and its associated programming languages (e.g., Rust, C, C++).
  • Strong understanding of consensus algorithms, cryptographic principles, and decentralized networks.
  • Experience with AI development, particularly in creating self-custodial models for data management.
  • Experience with cloud computing, distributed systems, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate technical teams.
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication Skills:
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Passion for Social Impact:
  • A strong commitment to leveraging technology for social good and driving positive change through blockchain and AI solutions.
• UI/UX Focus:
  • Experience in designing user-friendly interfaces that cater to non-crypto natives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-On Coding: Willing to “get hands dirty” and code as needed.
• Digital ID Knowledge: Knowledge of Digital ID systems and their integration with blockchain technology.
• Community Contributions: Actively contributing to the advancement of the Solana community with code and/or contributions.
• Social Presence: Maintains a presence on social media and actively engages with the blockchain community.
• Additional Experience: Experience with other blockchain ecosystems (e.g., Ethereum, Polkadot, Binance Smart Chain) is a plus.
• Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
• Knowledge of DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain-based applications.
• Experience with SocialFi and community-driven reward systems.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Tokens as part of the compensation package, with the company planning to launch a token in the near future.
• Flexible working environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing industry.
• Professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture.