CTO - Founding Engineer - On-site in Miami
Role Overview
This role is a senior-level Founding CTO position where you will lead the 0-to-1 build of a core product as a hands-on individual contributor, evolving into a technical leader responsible for hiring and managing the engineering team. You will work closely with founders to architect a scalable tech stack, make early architectural decisions, and establish best practices for engineering, deployment, and security. The impact involves shaping the company's technical direction and product vision from the ground up.
Perks & Benefits
The job offers a base salary of $125,000 to $150,000 plus meaningful equity, with an onsite requirement in Miami, especially during the initial months, though remote work may be possible later. Career growth includes transitioning from individual contributor to leading the engineering team, with a focus on a collaborative culture working directly with founders. Benefits likely include typical tech startup perks such as flexible hours and professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Founding CTO (Direct Hire)
Location: Miami, FL (Onsite – especially for the first few months)
Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 base + meaningful equity
Hiring Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Expected Hire Date: Q1
About the Company
We’re an early-stage startup building a 0→1 product with strong founder conviction and clear vision. The Founding CTO will be a true technical partner to the founders—owning architecture, execution, and early team formation.
The Role
We’re looking for a Founding CTO who is highly hands-on and comfortable building from the ground up. This role starts as a lead individual contributor and evolves into a technical leader responsible for hiring and managing the engineering team.
You’ll work closely with the founders to translate vision into a scalable, cost-efficient product and define the long-term technical roadmap.
Responsibilities
Lead the 0-to-1 build of the company’s core product
Architect and implement a cost-efficient, scalable tech stack
Own full-stack development, including backend services, frontend delivery, and data modeling
Make early architectural decisions with scalability and maintainability in mind
Act as a hands-on individual contributor in the early phase
Hire, mentor, and lead the engineering team as the company grows
Partner closely with founders on product vision, execution strategy, and technical trade-offs
Establish best practices for engineering, deployment, and security
Preferred Tech Stack
Open to the CTO’s recommendation
TypeScript-based stack encouraged (e.g., React + Node.js) for cost efficiency and speed
Required Experience
Proven experience as a Founding Engineer, Lead Engineer, or CTO in an early-stage startup
Demonstrated success building and shipping a 0-to-1 product
Strong full-stack expertise, including backend systems, frontend frameworks, and data modeling
Experience designing systems with scalability and growth in mind
Comfortable working onsite in Miami, especially during the initial months
Willingness to balance execution today with leadership tomorrow
Interview Process
G2i Pre-Screen
Founder Interview – focused on vision, technical approach, and execution plan
(Candidates will receive a demo and context shared by the founder via email)Final Onsite Meeting before offer
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