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Web3 / Layer 2Remote (US/EU overlap)Permanent

CTO

Technical leadership of a well-funded L2 protocol entering its scaling phase. Replacing the founding CTO who is moving to Chair.

Our client is an established L2 with significant TVL and a respected founding team. Series B closed in late 2025; the protocol is now scaling its core engineering, infrastructure, and developer-experience functions.

The incoming CTO will own technical strategy, architecture, hiring, and external technical communications.

What we are looking for

  • Deep, hands-on experience with EVM-compatible chains and zk or optimistic rollups
  • Previous CTO or Head of Engineering tenure at a recognised protocol or infrastructure company
  • Strong external profile (conference speaking, technical writing, GitHub history)
  • Comfort with significant token-denominated compensation