Location: Miami, FL (Onsite – especially for the first few months)
Compensation: $125,000–$150,000 base + meaningful equity
Hiring Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Expected Hire Date: Q1
We’re an early-stage startup building a 0→1 product with strong founder conviction and clear vision. The Founding CTO will be a true technical partner to the founders—owning architecture, execution, and early team formation.
The RoleWe’re looking for a Founding CTO who is highly hands-on and comfortable building from the ground up. This role starts as a lead individual contributor and evolves into a technical leader responsible for hiring and managing the engineering team.
You’ll work closely with the founders to translate vision into a scalable, cost-efficient product and define the long-term technical roadmap.
ResponsibilitiesLead the 0-to-1 build of the company’s core product
Architect and implement a cost-efficient, scalable tech stack
Own full-stack development, including backend services, frontend delivery, and data modeling
Make early architectural decisions with scalability and maintainability in mind
Act as a hands-on individual contributor in the early phase
Hire, mentor, and lead the engineering team as the company grows
Partner closely with founders on product vision, execution strategy, and technical trade-offs
Establish best practices for engineering, deployment, and security
Open to the CTO’s recommendation
TypeScript-based stack encouraged (e.g., React + Node.js) for cost efficiency and speed
Proven experience as a Founding Engineer, Lead Engineer, or CTO in an early-stage startup
Demonstrated success building and shipping a 0-to-1 product
Strong full-stack expertise, including backend systems, frontend frameworks, and data modeling
Experience designing systems with scalability and growth in mind
Comfortable working onsite in Miami, especially during the initial months
Willingness to balance execution today with leadership tomorrow
G2i Pre-Screen
Founder Interview – focused on vision, technical approach, and execution plan
(Candidates will receive a demo and context shared by the founder via email)Final Onsite Meeting before offer
Top Skills
What We Do
G2i is a hiring community connecting remote developers with world-class engineering teams. Our unique approach combines rigorous technical assessments with a solid commitment to developer health, ensuring companies get skilled developers who are supported, valued, and ready to execute from day one. Our transparent vetting process includes in-depth, performance-ranked developer profiles, recorded technical interviews, and soft-skills assessments. Whether you're working on a short-term project or burning down a backlog, G2i connects you with a community of pre-vetted developers. Planning to hire ten or more engineers? We create a Custom Talent Pipeline, allowing for specific customizations in sourcing, assessment criteria, technical interview questions, and integration with your existing HR systems and processes. G2i partners with clients who support the developer health mission—matching developers with environments that improve their health, support recovery from burnout, and enable professional growth through restful work. Is your team overworked or understaffed? Contact us today to learn how G2i can help you. More information about our mission and commitment to developers and clients can be found at https://g2i.co or follow us on X @g2i_co
