Blockchain CTO : hands-on arch (RWA, blockchain, Rust / smartcontract, Java or Golang, web / mobile, devops / security)

THIS ROLE IS HYBRID ONSITE IN IRVINE (3 DAYS ONSITE, 2 DAYS REMOTE). SORRY, WE ARE UNABLE TO SPONSOR OR TRANSFER VISAS AT THIS TIME.  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, web / mobile, devops / security) 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 U.S.-based engineering organization while managing our existing outsourced team in China, 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 U.S. engineering team buildout (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.

Qualifications

Compensation depends on experience but is typically $300-400K plus pre-IPO equity.