About HuzzleAt Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include high-growth startups, venture-backed tech companies, and innovative platforms across SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Web3.Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client—where you’re hired in-house as a core team member, with real ownership and long-term upside.About the CompanyOur client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup building a category-defining platform designed to reshape how businesses operate in a digital-first world. Backed by experienced founders and strong early traction, the company is now hiring a founding technical leader at the C-level to define and scale its technology vision.Job SummaryWe’re seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding Engineer to lead the company’s technical strategy, architecture, and execution from zero to scale. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor and shape not only the product, but the entire engineering organization, culture, and long-term technical vision.You will operate as both a hands-on builder and strategic leader, working closely with the founding team, investors, and future hires to drive product innovation and company growth.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the company’s technical vision, architecture, and roadmap Lead full-stack product development from MVP to scalable platform Make high-impact decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design Build and scale the engineering team, including hiring and mentoring top talent Establish engineering processes, best practices, and performance standards Collaborate with founders on company strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of all systems Represent the technical function at the executive level with stakeholders and investorsTech Stack Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python (bonus) Frontend: React Backend: Node.js, Wasp (easy to pick up) Infra: Cloudflare Workers/R2, PostgreSQL, Docker AI & APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Bedrock, Openrouter Dev Tools: Cursor, Augment, Git, Linear A Day in the Life Jump into a fast, focused standup to align on goals Prototype generative features that combine UX, backend, and AI orchestration Share demos via Loom, jam with founders in Slack, and rapidly ship to prod Ideate new user flows, sketch mockups, or dive deep into technical tradeoffs End the day knowing you shipped real value—and helped shape the future of design Tech Stack (Ideal Experience) Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Backend: Node.js (NestJS/Express) or Python (FastAPI/Django) Database: PostgreSQL, Redis Infrastructure: AWS / GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines Other: API design (REST/GraphQL), system architecture, DevOps best practicesRequirements6–10+ years of experience in software engineering, with leadership experience Proven track record of building and scaling products in startup environments Strong full-stack expertise with the ability to remain hands-on when needed Experience leading engineering teams and setting technical direction Deep understanding of system architecture, scalability, and cloud infrastructure Strong business acumen and ability to align technology with company goals Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Prior experience as a Founding Engineer, Head of Engineering, or CTO is highly preferredBenefits💰 Competitive salary (based on experience) 📈 Significant equity stake with early-stage upside 🏢 Work onsite in San Francisco alongside founders and leadership team 🚀 True ownership over product, engineering, and long-term technology vision 🧠 Collaborate with experienced founders and top-tier investors 🎯 Opportunity to build and lead a world-class engineering organization
About Huzzle
At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talent with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include high-growth startups, venture-backed tech companies, and innovative platforms across SaaS, FinTech, AI, and Web3.
Unlike traditional outsourcing agencies, we place you directly with a client—where you’re hired in-house as a core team member, with real ownership and long-term upside.
About the Company
Our client is an early-stage, venture-backed startup building a category-defining platform designed to reshape how businesses operate in a digital-first world. Backed by experienced founders and strong early traction, the company is now hiring a founding technical leader at the C-level to define and scale its technology vision.
Job Summary
We’re seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Founding Engineer to lead the company’s technical strategy, architecture, and execution from zero to scale. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground floor and shape not only the product, but the entire engineering organization, culture, and long-term technical vision.
You will operate as both a hands-on builder and strategic leader, working closely with the founding team, investors, and future hires to drive product innovation and company growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the company’s technical vision, architecture, and roadmap
- Lead full-stack product development from MVP to scalable platform
- Make high-impact decisions on tech stack, infrastructure, and system design
- Build and scale the engineering team, including hiring and mentoring top talent
- Establish engineering processes, best practices, and performance standards
- Collaborate with founders on company strategy, fundraising, and product-market fit
- Ensure scalability, security, and reliability of all systems
- Represent the technical function at the executive level with stakeholders and investors
Tech Stack
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python (bonus)
- Frontend: React
- Backend: Node.js, Wasp (easy to pick up)
- Infra: Cloudflare Workers/R2, PostgreSQL, Docker
- AI & APIs: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google AI, Bedrock, Openrouter
- Dev Tools: Cursor, Augment, Git, Linear
A Day in the Life
- Jump into a fast, focused standup to align on goals
- Prototype generative features that combine UX, backend, and AI orchestration
- Share demos via Loom, jam with founders in Slack, and rapidly ship to prod
- Ideate new user flows, sketch mockups, or dive deep into technical tradeoffs
- End the day knowing you shipped real value—and helped shape the future of design
Tech Stack (Ideal Experience)
- Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript
- Backend: Node.js (NestJS/Express) or Python (FastAPI/Django)
- Database: PostgreSQL, Redis
- Infrastructure: AWS / GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines
- Other: API design (REST/GraphQL), system architecture, DevOps best practices
Requirements
- 6–10+ years of experience in software engineering, with leadership experience
- Proven track record of building and scaling products in startup environments
- Strong full-stack expertise with the ability to remain hands-on when needed
- Experience leading engineering teams and setting technical direction
- Deep understanding of system architecture, scalability, and cloud infrastructure
- Strong business acumen and ability to align technology with company goals
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Prior experience as a Founding Engineer, Head of Engineering, or CTO is highly preferred
Benefits
💰 Competitive salary (based on experience)
📈 Significant equity stake with early-stage upside
🏢 Work onsite in San Francisco alongside founders and leadership team
🚀 True ownership over product, engineering, and long-term technology vision
🧠 Collaborate with experienced founders and top-tier investors
🎯 Opportunity to build and lead a world-class engineering organization
Huzzle is a fast-growing career platform that connects top talents with leading companies across the UK, US, Europe & Australia. We admit only the top 2% of talent into our pool, providing access to great opportunities where you can thrive long-term.Initially launched as a Careers Platform for Students, Huzzle now serves over 200,000 professionals at all career stages, offering personalized job opportunities, skill-building tools, and professional development resources.
Huzzle is a fast-growing career platform that connects top talents with leading companies across the UK, US, Europe & Australia. We admit only the top 2% of talent into our pool, providing access to great opportunities where you can thrive long-term.
Initially launched as a Careers Platform for Students, Huzzle now serves over 200,000 professionals at all career stages, offering personalized job opportunities, skill-building tools, and professional development resources.
