Kore1
Blockchain CTO : hands-on arch (RWA, blockchain, Rust / smartcontract, Java or G
Kore1, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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
Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field is a plus.
Experience in Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization is required
Experience working at a successful startup required (went IPO or was successfully acquired)
We prefer someone who has also worked in enterprise environments and knows how to scale technology and teams
10+ years of technology leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent roles. Hands‑on coding experience in Solidity, Java and / or Go, with a willingness to mentor developers directly. Experience architecting blockchain / smartcontracts is required (including hands on Solidity & Rust skills). Technical expertise (architecture) in blockchain is required (Ethereum, Solana, or other major blockchain platforms work). This includes protocol, dApps, Layer 1 / Layer 2, or DeFi / Web3. Strong understanding of smart contract security, cryptography, and distributed systems required (Rust). Strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise‑grade security. Experience leading software development teams focused on web & / or mobile technologies (React, ReactNative, NodeJs, PostgreSQL, AWS, Rest APIs, etc.) is helpful. Experience leading teams focused on infrastructure (Cloud / DevOps) & / or security is helpful. Experience leading teams focused on enabling AI / ML / LLM is a plus. Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams (including managing outsourced developers). Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong product innovation track record.
Familiarity with fintech or biometric systems is a plus.
Experience with fundraising, IPO readiness, or M&A technical due diligence is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, able to inspire both technical teams and investors.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $300-400K plus pre‑IPO equity.
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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
Bilingual in Mandarin is a plus
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related technical field is a plus.
Experience in Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization is required
Experience working at a successful startup required (went IPO or was successfully acquired)
We prefer someone who has also worked in enterprise environments and knows how to scale technology and teams
10+ years of technology leadership experience, with at least 5+ years in CTO, VP of Engineering, or equivalent roles. Hands‑on coding experience in Solidity, Java and / or Go, with a willingness to mentor developers directly. Experience architecting blockchain / smartcontracts is required (including hands on Solidity & Rust skills). Technical expertise (architecture) in blockchain is required (Ethereum, Solana, or other major blockchain platforms work). This includes protocol, dApps, Layer 1 / Layer 2, or DeFi / Web3. Strong understanding of smart contract security, cryptography, and distributed systems required (Rust). Strong background in system architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise‑grade security. Experience leading software development teams focused on web & / or mobile technologies (React, ReactNative, NodeJs, PostgreSQL, AWS, Rest APIs, etc.) is helpful. Experience leading teams focused on infrastructure (Cloud / DevOps) & / or security is helpful. Experience leading teams focused on enabling AI / ML / LLM is a plus. Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams (including managing outsourced developers). Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong product innovation track record.
Familiarity with fintech or biometric systems is a plus.
Experience with fundraising, IPO readiness, or M&A technical due diligence is highly desirable.
Excellent communication skills, able to inspire both technical teams and investors.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
Compensation depends on experience but is typically $300-400K plus pre‑IPO equity.
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