Chief Technology Officer

As our Founding CTO, you will work directly with the founder to define the company's technology vision, architecture, engineering culture, product strategy, and long-term roadmap.

You will make critical architectural decisions, recruit and lead an exceptional engineering organization, evaluate technology partners, and build a secure, enterprise-grade platform capable of supporting millions of users., * Define the company's long-term technology strategy

• Architect a secure, scalable enterprise platform
• Build and recruit a world-class engineering organization
• Establish engineering standards and development processes
• Evaluate build-versus-buy decisions
• Lead vendor selection and integration strategy
• Ensure platform security, reliability, and performance
• Partner closely on product vision and execution
• Support fundraising by communicating the company's technology strategy to investors and strategic partners
• Help shape the long-term direction of the company as a member of the executive leadership team

This role requires equal parts technical leadership, strategic thinking, product intuition, and entrepreneurial mindset.

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving difficult problems, simplifying complex systems, and building technology that creates lasting value.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has successfully built and scaled secure technology platforms where trust, security, identity, financial data, and third-party integrations are mission critical.

Experience in one or more of the following industries is highly desirable:

• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Enterprise SaaS
• Property Technology (PropTech)
• Consumer Technology
• Digital Identity
• Banking Infrastructure
• Payments
• Enterprise Data Platforms

Previous startup experience-particularly taking a product from concept to launch and through rapid growth-is highly valued.

Technical Expertise

Candidates should possess deep experience designing scalable, cloud-native platforms and integrating complex third-party services.

Preferred experience includes:

• Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Enterprise API Design
• Identity Verification Platforms
• Income & Employment Verification
• Banking Connectivity
• Payment Infrastructure
• Background Screening Integrations
• Credit Bureau Integrations
• Authentication & Authorization (OAuth/OpenID Connect)
• Secure Consumer Data Management
• Artificial Intelligence & Workflow Automation
• Mobile Application Development
• Cybersecurity & Encryption
• DevOps, CI/CD, Monitoring & Infrastructure Automation
• High-Availability Distributed Systems
• Enterprise Software Integrations

Experience working with technologies and providers such as Plaid, Stripe, Checkr, TransUnion, Experian, Equifax, Persona, Socure, Alloy, Middesk, and similar enterprise platforms is highly desirable.

Experience integrating multiple third-party APIs into a seamless customer experience is essential., You are more than an exceptional technologist.

You are a builder.

You enjoy creating order from complexity.

You ask difficult questions before writing code.

You balance technical excellence with business practicality.

You know how to recruit outstanding engineers, build high-performing teams, and create products customers genuinely love.

You thrive in startup environments where every decision matters and where ownership comes with responsibility.

Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to build something that improves the lives of millions of people.

OneResidential is an early-stage technology company with a bold vision: to solve one of the largest and most persistent friction points in the residential rental industry. Every year, millions of renters and housing providers navigate a fragmented, repetitive, and inefficient leasing process. Disconnected systems, multiple verification providers, redundant applications, and outdated workflows create unnecessary complexity for everyone involved. We believe technology can fundamentally improve this experience. Our mission is to build a secure, scalable platform that streamlines the relationship between renters and housing providers while creating a trusted technology infrastructure that delivers greater efficiency, transparency, and confidence for both sides of the marketplace. We're seeking a Founding Chief Technology Officer who wants to help build something meaningful from the ground up. This is not simply a technology leadership position. It is an opportunity to become a foundational partner in creating a company with the potential to transform an industry., Equity Partnership This is a founding leadership role, not simply an executive hire. Meaningful equity participation is available for the right individual, reflecting the importance of this position in helping build OneResidential from its earliest stages. We are looking for a long-term partner who wants to create enduring enterprise value and help build a company with the potential for national impact. Why OneResidential? Housing is one of the largest financial commitments people make every month, yet much of the technology supporting the rental experience remains fragmented and inefficient. OneResidential exists to solve that problem. We're assembling a leadership team committed to building secure, intelligent technology that removes friction, earns trust, and creates a better experience for renters and housing providers alike. If you're excited by the opportunity to build a category-defining company, lead an exceptional engineering organization, and help shape the future of residential technology, we'd welcome the opportunity to start a conversation. Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year