Blockchain CTO : hands-on arch; RWA, blockchain, Rust/smart, Java or Golang), Mandari
Listed on 2026-01-03
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IT/Tech
Blockchain / Web3
THIS ROLE IS HYBRID ONSITE IN MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE).
KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a Blockchain CTO : hands-on arch (RWA, blockchain, Rust / smartcontract, Java or Golang), Mandarin or Ivy League degree
We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the company's global technology vision, strategy, and execution. This role is critical : the CTO will rebuild our , ensuring alignment between innovation and scalability.
As CTO, you will be both a visionary leader and a hands-on builder. You will guide architecture, lead engineering strategy, and - when needed - roll up your sleeves to code, mentor developers, and ensure delivery at startup speed. You will also be a key executive voice with investors, partners, and customers.
Key Responsibilities- Define and execute the technology strategy for our ecosystem
- Lead the (product managers, engineers, QA) while managing outsourced developers abroad.
- Partner with product and business leaders to create and launch new blockchain-based products.
- Oversee the design and delivery of secure, scalable, and innovative platforms.
- Ensure best practices in engineering, architecture, and security
- Build and manage a hybrid team model (in-house and outsourced developers) to balance speed, quality, and cost.
- Occasionally contribute code and mentor developers to accelerate progress and uphold technical standards.
- Represent our technical vision to investors, partners, and key stakeholders.
- Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI, blockchain, fintech, and identity verification.
- Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field is a plus.
- We prefer Mandarin or an Ivy League degree if possible.
- Experience in Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization is required
- Experience working at a successful startup required (went IPO or was successfully acquired); experience in fundraising is even better
- We prefer someone who has also worked in enterprise environments and knows how to scale technology and teams
- 5+ years of technology leadership experience - can be as a Lead or higher depending on the size of the org / team
- Hands-on coding experience in Solidity, Java and / or Go, with a willingness to mentor developers directly.
- Experience architecting blockchain / smartcontracts is required (including hands on Solidity & Rust skills)-
- Technical expertise (architecture) in blockchain is required (Ethereum, Solana, or other major blockchain platforms work)-
- This includes protocol, dApps, Layer 1 / Layer 2, or DeFi / Web3-
- Strong understanding of smart contract security, cryptography, and distributed systems required (Rust) -
- Strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise-grade security.
- - Experience leading software development teams focused on web & / or mobile technologies (React, React Native, Node Js, Postgre
SQL, AWS, Rest APIs, etc.) is helpful - Experience leading teams focused on infrastructure (Cloud / Dev Ops) & / or security is helpful
- Experience leading teams focused on enabling AI / ML / LLM is a plus.
- - Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams (including managing outsourced developers).
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a 0→1 product innovation track record.
- Familiarity with fintech or biometric systems is a plus.
- Experience with fundraising, IPO readiness, or M&A technical due diligence is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication skills, able to inspire both technical teams and investors.
- Compensation depends on experience but is typically $300-400K plus pre-IPO equity.
Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role.
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