Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote (Berlin, Germany)

We are building a Digital Concierge Platform for 2–4 star hotels that transforms every hotel room into a digital sales channel for local services. Guests discover and book experiences, wellness, dining, and more via a simple QR code—while hotels unlock new revenue streams without additional operational effort. The founding team consists of two experienced and successful entrepreneurs with a strong track record in building and scaling companies. Our next step: build the MVP → launch pilot hotels and partners → raise seed funding. **Your Role** As CTO, you are a technical co-founder responsible for building the entire platform—from architecture to launch. You will work directly with the founders and have full ownership of the product and tech vision. ## Tasks Y**our Mission (0–6 months)** **Phase 1: MVP (0–3 months)** * Define and build the technical architecture * Develop a mobile-first web or app MVP * Implement core features: * QR-based entry experience * Location-based content delivery * Booking and payment flows (via APIs) * Rapid iteration with real pilot customers **Phase 2: Validation & Fundraising** * Stabilize and scale the platform * Integrate initial partners (via APIs or manual onboarding) * Support technical due diligence with investors ## Requirements Strong full-stack engineering background (e.g., React / Next.js / Node / Python or similar) * Proven experience building MVPs and scalable platforms * Product mindset—you think in solutions, not just features * Ideally experience with: * Marketplace models * Booking and payment integrations * Location-based services * Hands-on builder mentality with the ability to scale into a leadership role * Startup mindset: speed over perfection ## Benefits **What We Offer** * Equity-based co-founder role * Opportunity to build a globally scalable product from scratch * Close collaboration with experienced serial entrepreneurs * Clear vision with a strong, revenue-driven business model **Compensation** * No salary for the first 3–4 months * Focus: build MVP & secure funding * Salary and team expansion after successful fundraising Why This Is Exciting * Large, clearly defined global market (hotels worldwide) * Immediate monetization potential (commission-based model) * Not a “nice-to-have,” but a revenue engine for hotels * Strong go-to-market strategy (QR + co-branding + local partnerships)