At EcoEquity, an innovative startup in its early stages, our mission is crystal clear: to disrupt the status quo of carbon credit trading, drive incentives for carbon reduction initiatives and champion sustainable projects. Rooted in values of transparency, innovation, and social responsibility, we're carving a path towards a greener future that resonates for generations.
What makes us different?
We value clarity, discipline and simplicity. The work here is focused and purposeful.
We avoid unnecessary complexity, make decisions quickly, and build systems that are elegant, reliable and designed for long-term stability.
We keep teams small, standards high, and communication direct.
If you prefer structure over noise, ownership over ambiguity and creating real systems instead of talking about them, you will feel at home here.
Compensation Package
Competitive Salary: At EcoEquity, we believe in building a strong foundation with the right people. This role begins under an Independent Contractor Agreement, allowing you to contribute on a flexible, part-time or full-time basis without needing to leave your current job. Compensation is accrued from day one and will be paid in full once funding is secured. Upon successful funding, there will be an opportunity to transition into full-time employment, complete with a competitive salary, benefits (including healthcare and 401k), and long-term career growth.
Performance-Based Bonuses: Certain positions may be eligible for performance-based bonuses, designed to reward exceptional contributions and achievement of key milestones that drive the company's success.
Why Join EcoEquity?
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team committed to making a positive environmental impact.
- Competitive salary back-dated to contract signing once funds have been raised
- Flexible work environment with remote work options.
- Operate within a four-day work week (Monday to Thursday), ensuring work-life balance.
- Chance to lead and shape the visual identity of a forward-thinking startup.
- Contribute to a mission-driven company focused on combating climate change and promoting sustainability.
EcoEquity is powered by people from around the world, and we celebrate all team members for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, seeking candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills most suitable for the job.
As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. This includes discrimination based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
The Role
We are looking for a CTO to lead the full build of two new technology products from the ground up. This role goes beyond technical execution. It demands clear architectural thinking, team leadership and the ability to run a technology organisation with precision.
You will own the technical strategy, design the architecture, and hire and lead a high-performing engineering team.
The work includes backend systems, automation pipelines, internal tooling and selective use of blockchain for verification, integrity and record-immutability where appropriate.
Your decisions will shape the company’s long-term technological direction. You will set a high bar for simplicity, stability and correctness in everything we build.
This position starts as a 20-hour-per-week independent contractor role. It offers significant freedom, clear ownership and the chance to define the technical foundation of the company from day one. For the right person, this is a pathway to a full-time leadership role with long-term upside built into the structure.
Responsibilities:
- Define the technical architecture across backend systems, automation, data flows and blockchain-based verification components.
- Build and lead a small, exceptional engineering team across backend, frontend and infrastructure.
- Establish engineering standards, documentation practices and clean internal workflows that scale.
- Translate product requirements into structured implementation plans with clear timelines and ownership.
- Ensure systems remain simple, resilient and predictable at scale.
- Oversee infrastructure, security, reliability and data integrity, including immutable record-keeping where blockchain is appropriate.
- Make decisive architectural decisions and maintain strict discipline to prevent unnecessary complexity.
- Work closely with product, operations, compliance and integrity teams with clear, direct communication.
- Build internal tools that automate manual processes and reduce operational overhead.
- Plan future hires and shape the long-term direction of the technology organisation.
What Success Looks Like
- Two new products are built on time with clean architecture, reliable systems and no unnecessary features.
- Blockchain components are used only where they add genuine value: verification, immutability, auditability.
- The engineering team is small, focused, high-trust and operating with strong ownership.
- Systems behave predictably under load and scale without major redesign.
- Cross-functional teams receive rapid, clear decisions with no drift or ambiguity.
- Internal tools make operations smoother and more efficient.
- Risks are surfaced early, decisions are made quickly, and implementation is disciplined.
- The company moves fast because the technology foundation is solid, well-structured and easy to reason about.
Requirements:
- Proven experience architecting and delivering complex technical systems end-to-end.
- Strong backend engineering background with deep understanding of automation, APIs and systems design.
- Experience building and leading high-performing engineering teams.
- Familiarity with blockchain components — especially those used for immutability, verification and audit-ready record-keeping.
- Comfort operating in environments where simplicity, clarity and correctness matter more than feature volume.
- Ability to translate broad product direction into structured technical plans.
- Strong communication skills and a preference for direct, concise dialogue.
- Ability to make high-consequence decisions with confidence and accountability.
Join Us:
If you're ready to make a difference in the fight against climate change and lead our technical efforts towards a sustainable future, we invite you to join us at EcoEquity. Apply now and be part of a team that's driving positive change for the planet and future generations.