CTO - Founding Engineer - On-site in Miami
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
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
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 RoleWe’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.
ResponsibilitiesLead 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 modelingMake 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
Open to the CTO’s recommendation
Type Script-based stack encouraged (e.g.,
React + Node.js
) for cost efficiency and speed
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 modelingExperience designing systems with scalability and growth in mind
Comfortable working onsite in Miami
, especially during the initial monthsWillingness to balance execution today with leadership tomorrow
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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