Chief Technology Officer

Hyndo Scottsdale, AZ (preferred for in-person collaboration; hybrid/remote considered) Compensation: Significant founder-level equity competitive base salary upon reaching revenue milestones Job Description Honeydew is an early-stage startup on a mission to simplify the home ownership journey. We are building a two-sided marketplace and communication platform for consumers to streamline the purchase, renovation, and maintenance of homes — making the entire process more transparent, efficient, and connected for homeowners and service professionals. We are seeking a Founding CTO & Technical Co-Founder to own the full technical vision, architecture, and development of our platform from MVP through launch and growth. Key Responsibilities Lead all technical strategy, architecture, and implementation decisions Design and build the core platform including payment integrations, real-time messaging systems, and machine learning matching algorithms Develop the initial web application followed by native iOS and Android applications Establish engineering standards, development processes, and technical roadmap Hire, mentor, and lead future engineering team members as the company grows Collaborate closely with the CEO on product priorities and go-to-market strategy Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related technical field (or equivalent professional experience) 5 years of professional software engineering experience with demonstrated progression into technical leadership roles Hands‑on experience building and deploying production‑grade web and mobile applications Strong background in back‑end systems, API design, and scalable architecture Experience with prototyping, system design, and bringing products from concept to live production Proficiency in modern full‑stack development, cloud infrastructure, and relevant technologies for payments, real‑time systems, and machine learning Preferred Qualifications Previous experience building or significantly contributing to a marketplace, SaaS, or two‑sided platform Experience with payment processing integrations, real‑time messaging, or machine learning applications Track record of hiring and leading small engineering teams Hyndo is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr