Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Lead Systems Architect

Role overview Lead the technical design and early development of a platform for private, user-controlled genomic data. You’ll define how its identity, storage, biometric access, and AI components fit together, while guiding the engineering team and coordinating with scientific and legal specialists.

Responsibilities - Set the system architecture, technology choices, and security model for the platform. - Lead the MVP development of a cryptographic identity generator, secure cloud storage, and a biometric authentication app. - Coordinate blockchain, AI, and full-stack engineering work. - Establish encryption practices, including authenticated encryption and preparation for post-quantum cryptography. - Work with legal, intellectual property, and scientific partners on technical requirements.

Requirements - At least 10 years of software or systems engineering experience. - Prior leadership experience at a startup or in health technology. - Strong knowledge of distributed systems, encryption, and DevOps. - Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly and maintain useful documentation.

Nice to have - Experience with genomics or privacy-focused data systems.

Benefits and work setup - Full-time founding-team position; remote, with U.S. location preferred. - Compensation listed as either a $180,000–$230,000 base salary or $100,000 base plus 1.5%–3.5% equity.