Chief Technology Officer

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technological vision, strategy, and execution of our rapidly growing company. The CTO will play a pivotal role in driving innovation, ensuring the scalability of our technology stack, and leading the development of our blockchain and crypto products of the highest standards of security, performance, and user experience. The ideal candidate will have a deep and updated understanding of blockchain technologies, crypto markets, and experience in managing a scaling team and external developer community. This role requires someone who can seamlessly integrate technology strategy with business goals, collaborate closely with other executives, foster a culture of innovation, and stay ahead of the rapidly evolving industry landscape to position Trust Wallet at the forefront of the crypto industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Strategy: Develop and execute a forward-thinking technology strategy and roadmap aligned with mission and business goals, ensuring the scalability, security, and efficiency of the platform.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain and crypto technologies, identifying new opportunities for innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
• Product Development collaboration: Influence and contribute to the product vision, roadmap with the product team, from design, development, and deployment angle of Trust Wallet’s products, ensuring an exceptional user experience.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing tech team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, continuous learning and improvement, and innovation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (Product, Marketing, Legal, BD, Operations) to ensure the technology supports business objectives and potential industry requirements.
• Budgeting: Oversee the technology budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet strategic goals while maintaining cost efficiency.
• Security: Implement and oversee robust security protocols to protect user assets and data, staying ahead of emerging threats and industry trends.

Requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in technology leadership roles, with at least 2 years in the blockchain or cryptocurrency industry.
• Proven track record in managing large-scale technology projects and teams, ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with a track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, with at least deep knowledge in Ethereum, Bitcoin, smart contracts, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, and the broader industry landscape.
• Strong problem-solving skills, thinking strategically and translating business needs into technical solutions.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cryptographic protocols, consensus algorithms, and blockchain security best practices.
• Experience with open-source projects and communities.

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to lead, inspire, and manage a diverse team of engineers and developers.
• Lead by example with integrity, ownership, principle, and servant mentality rather than an authoritative top down approach.
• Build the talent pipeline with good coaching and growth mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute at both a high-level and operational level.