CTO / Technical Co-founder

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  • Competitive
  • Global - Remote
  • Permanent
Build the Future of On-Chain Wealth Management

We are seeking a CTO / Technical Co-founder to lead the technical vision, architecture, and security of a next-generation non-custodial DeFi platform.

This is a rare opportunity to join at a pivotal stage, shaping both the product and the company while working alongside an ambitious founder with a clear vision for the future of on-chain investing.

The Company
Our client is a fast-growing company at the intersection of digital assets and decentralised finance. With strong momentum and ambitious growth plans, they are building innovative products and infrastructure that make the on-chain economy more accessible, secure, and scalable.

This is an opportunity to join a high-calibre team, work on cutting-edge technology, and play a key role in shaping the future of the business.

What We’re Hiring
We are looking for a hands-on technical leader with deep expertise in DeFi infrastructure, smart contract security, and custody-grade systems.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the technical vision, architecture, and long-term platform strategy.
  • Drive product delivery, engineering excellence, and execution across key initiatives.
  • Strong smart contract and protocol security expertise  (Safe / ERC-4337).
  • Oversee security, infrastructure, and operational resilience across the platform.
  • Establish best practices for risk management, access controls, and governance.
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering team as the business grows.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven track record leading engineering teams and delivering secure, production-grade DeFi products.
  • Deep expertise in smart contract security, protocol design, and risk management.
  • Strong experience with wallet infrastructure, account abstraction, and secure key management.
  • Security-first leader with a focus on audits, governance, operational resilience, and incident response.
  • Excellent communicator, able to translate complex technical concepts for founders, investors, and senior stakeholders.
Rewards & Benefits
  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity participation.
  • Opportunity to shape the technology, product, and future of a high-growth business.
  • Significant influence over technical strategy, architecture, and key business decisions.
  • Build and lead a world-class engineering team.
  • Work on cutting-edge DeFi and digital asset technology.
  • High-impact role with direct exposure to founders and leadership team.
For experienced DeFi engineers and technical leaders seeking ownership, impact, and the opportunity to build and scale something meaningful, this is an exciting opportunity. 

Interested?
Apply directly via this advert or contact Colin at colin@axiomrecruit.com for a confidential discussion.
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