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CTO / VP of Engineering (Ruby) ready to be a co-founder at a funded startup
at ZepInvest in New York, NY
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Feb 19, 2010
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Overview
ZepFrog / ZepInvest is looking for a CTO / VP of Engineering (Ruby) ready to be a co-founder at a funded startup. We are a small media startup in NYC looking to change the future of online content. We are funded, we have a working product and customers, and are ready to grow. To do this we need fun, hard working people who can take the company to the next level and set the future of online media.
This role has multiple responsibilities. This person will lead the engineering team; it's a hands on role of architecture and developing as well as managing, setting the technical vision and strategy, hire/fire responsibility, budgeting, etc. This person will also be the CEO's partner in running the company at a strategic and operational level and help define the culture of who we want to be.
This role has multiple responsibilities. This person will lead the engineering team; it's a hands on role of architecture and developing as well as managing, setting the technical vision and strategy, hire/fire responsibility, budgeting, etc. This person will also be the CEO's partner in running the company at a strategic and operational level and help define the culture of who we want to be.
Responsibilities
Lead the engineering department
Set the architecture of the product
Mentor more junior developers
Responsible for establishing operating procedures, work assignments, planning, and all project management activities
Oversee outsourcing (if you determine that we should)
Hiring additional staff and/or contract out work as necessary
Develop and drive the product roadmap
Work with the CEO to set the direction of the company
Report progress to the board
Participate in all aspects of running the business
Foster a culture of fun and opportunity
Experience
6+ years software experience
2+ years ruby experience
You have architected web based products
You have run software engineering teams and have appropriate project management experience
You have delivered large scale software projects
You have worked in a startup environment
You don't wait to be told what to you, rather you propose to others what you should be doing to achieve the company goals
You enjoy the chaos and uncertainty in startups
Your co-workers like you
You have taken a leadership role in companies
You have experience running startups
Education
Yes, have one. :-)
Compensation
Cash, equity, fame, fortune, & glory!
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