We are seeking a dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join our founding leadership team. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, including the ability to contribute to product roadmap design, guide technical execution, and engage with investors to support fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong network in the venture/startup ecosystem, capable of bringing additional capital, advisors, or talent to the company. This is a high‑impact, equity‑first role: Equity Grant: 2% of the company, vesting over 4 years with a 1‑year cliff. Compensation: Equity-only for Year 1. Upon successful completion of our seed fundraising round within Year 1, the role transitions to full-time salaried CTO, while maintaining the original equity grant. Milestone Trigger: Seed round closes (lead investor committed, legal documentation executed, funds wired) within the first 12 months. Failure to achieve this milestone results in forfeiture of unvested equity. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Product Execution Lead the design, development, and scaling of UnaWork’s technology platform. Collaborate closely with the CEO and product team to define and execute the product roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and user needs. Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team as the company scales. Implement best-in-class engineering practices, including architecture, code review, CI/CD, security, and product lifecycle management. Fundraising & Investor Engagement Work alongside the CEO to present technical vision to potential investors and strategic partners. Leverage your network to attract fundraisers, advisors, and capital to support the seed round. Assist in developing technical due diligence materials for investor review and ensure the company is prepared to respond to technical inquiries during fundraising. Contribute to strategic discussions on financial and operational planning with an understanding of investor expectations and metrics. Strategic & Network Impact Be a visible member of the leadership team, shaping both technology and business strategy. Use your industry experience and network to open doors for partnerships, investment, and talent acquisition. Ensure technology decisions support long-term scalability, market differentiation, and investor confidence. Ideal Candidate Proven track record as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or senior technical leader in high-growth, venture-backed startups. Strong experience with full product lifecycle management, from concept through launch and scaling. Deep understanding of how technology decisions intersect with investor relations, due diligence, and fundraising. Demonstrated ability to leverage your network to attract capital, advisors, or talent. Strategic thinker who can align product and technical priorities with business goals. Excellent communication skills, comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including investors. Hands-on mentality: able to code, architect systems, and roll up sleeves as needed. Compensation & Equity Equity: 2% of the company, vesting over 4 years with a 1-year cliff. Year 1: Equity-only, contingent upon the successful closing of the seed round within 12 months. Year 2 onward: Transition to full-time salary, maintaining original equity grant. Forfeiture: If fundraising milestone is not achieved, unvested equity is forfeited. Why Join UnaWork Now High visibility and direct impact on product, growth, and investor relationships. Join a founding leadership team at a critical stage of the company’s journey. Opportunity to shape the technology vision, build a team, and influence the market. Meaningful equity upside aligned with performance and fundraising success.