We are looking for a CTO to lead the technical vision and execution of EMCD Mining Pool - one of the core infrastructure products powering global crypto mining operations.

You will own architecture, reliability, and engineering execution of a high-load, real-time system processing large-scale hash rate and reward distribution.

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

Define and execute technical strategy for the Mining Pool aligned with business goals
Architect and evolve core systems: hash rate accounting, rewards, payouts, monitoring
Ensure 24/7 stability, security, and high availability of pool infrastructure
Lead engineering teams and build strong technical culture
Establish engineering standards (CI/CD, testing, observability, code quality)
Own incident management, RCA, and system reliability improvements
Collaborate with product, security, and EMCD platform teams
Ensure strong security practices and protection of pool and user data

Requirements

3+ years in CTO / Head of Engineering / Lead Architect roles
Strong experience with high-load distributed or real-time systems
Understanding of mining pool mechanics or blockchain systems (BTC / altcoins)
Experience scaling engineering teams and technical organizations
Strong background in system design, reliability, and observability
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, incident response, and engineering processes
Understanding of security principles in fintech or crypto systems

Nice to Have

Experience in crypto, Web3, fintech, exchanges, or custody platforms
Background in mining infrastructure or blockchain production systems
Experience with AI-assisted development tools or AI agents in engineering workflows

What We Offer

Opportunity to build a next-generation AI-powered financial platform
High autonomy and direct influence on product and company direction
Fast-scaling global engineering environment
Strong ownership culture and executive-level impact
Remote-first company - work from anywhere in the world
Fully flexible working hours
Extended time off: 20 paid vacation days + 12 bonus days per year
100% paid sick leave
Real impact and ownership in fintech & crypto projects
Corporate benefits: EMCD product discounts and mining infrastructure access

CTO (Crypto Mining)