Chief Technology Officer [CTO]
Company Overview:
Dialectic, a crypto-native organization of builders and capital advisors, is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to provide technology leadership, define technical vision and strategies, oversee development, innovation, and security, and collaborate closely with the executive team. This is a compelling opportunity to join a dynamic and fast-growing team focused on investing in and building compelling software in emerging crypto and blockchain technologies.
Job Summary:
Dialectic acts as an advisor to multiple liquid crypto funds specializing in DeFi yield strategies, as well as venture activity focused on crypto/blockchain technologies. Dialectic Atelier, our software development team, is researching and implementing advanced analytics and data collection systems powered by advanced Machine Learning Models. As we scale both in team size and in focus, we are seeking an experienced technology executive to help us level up our team and processes and ultimately drive more value to the bottom line.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the overall technology strategy and roadmap focused on blockchain and AI innovations.
- Architect and oversee the deployment of secure, scalable infrastructure for blockchain integrations, smart contracts, and data analytics.
- Lead and build a high-performing engineering team that fosters innovation, technical excellence, and thought leadership in relation to crypto-economics.
- Ensure strict adherence to evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., FINMA) and industry best practices.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies in blockchain, DeFi, and cryptocurrency markets to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
- Lead technical representation for corporate development. This includes presenting the company's technical vision at major investor and industry events.
- Manage the technology budget, expenses, and business sustainability.
- Maintain adherence to security protocols to protect company and client data.
- Manage relationships with strategic vendors (custody, data analytics, compliance, etc.) and support third-party integrations for fund operations.
This role is ideal for a dynamic executive with a strong technical background at crypto-native companies.
Key Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in technology roles spanning crypto-native companies, centralized exchanges, investment funds, and relevant engineering roles.
- Experience in crypto & onchain protocols, including smart contracts, protocol development, custody.
- Proven management, hiring, and people development skills.
- Strong project management and methodical problem-solving skills.
- Passion for blockchain and crypto technologies and their potential to drive meaningful impact for individuals, institutions, and the broader world.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a capacity for independent and flexible thinking.
- Ability to work in an autonomous, methodical, and detail-oriented manner. A high level of precision is required in order to succeed in this role.
- Willingness to be co-located in Zug at least a majority of the time.
- Integrity, humility, self-reflective, intellectual curiosity, honesty, and forthright communication. We are a team of open-minded intellectuals who utilize a dialectical approach to arrive at what is true.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves:
- Strong quantitative, modelling, and analytical skills.
Benefits:
Dialectic offers an exceptional work culture:
- Dynamic and collegiality in a small team working in fields that are shaping the future of our society.
- As a modern employer, we offer you contemporary working conditions, ample space to develop yourself alongside the company, and exciting and challenging projects.
- Competitive compensation, bonus, and participation opportunities.
- Exposure to extremely talented people and very interesting clients who have unique investment profiles.
- Supportive work and team atmosphere with flat hierarchies and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- Dialectic is an equal-opportunity employer with a highly diverse workforce.