Chief Technology Chief Product Technology Officer contract first hire co-founder

Chief Technology / Chief Product & Technology Officer

3RD UNIT is an UAEbased early stage entertainment fintech company.

We are building a digital ecosystem a launchpad for creators and marketplace for creative digital assets enabling and democratizing access to investment in early stage entertainment intellectual property (IP).

We see an immense opportunity to scout nurture and finance nascent creative IPs tailoring them from the ground up to seamlessly integrate into film gaming and locationbased entertainment franchises right at the preproduction stage. We need the right talentto join us to build it.

This is a senior strategy leadership role. We are looking for a product and customerexperience focused leader who can confidentially grow the companys technical and product foundations through early stages of the venture: MVP zero to one and from one to ten. This role requires deep curiosity and understanding of fintech product architecture (TradFi and DeFi) a genuine understandingof blockchain technologies and tech in entertainment media (gaming engines generative AI tools design tools). Longterm this is a exetuive team leadership role requiring toptier crossfunctional collaboration skills and integrity. Top ESOP and / or cofounder status possible (conditions apply).

Role requirements:

• 5 years experience developing and launching products in relevant industries (tech fintech entertainment)

• handson technical background (35 years experience in a technical role) OR formal technical education (min. BSc in Computing or equivalent)

• ability to prove fit for earlystage product and venture building stage(essential)

• ability to thrive in ambiguity operate independently and collaborate effectively across roles functions and timezones

• excellent English written and verbal communication skills

Offer:

• compensationrelevant to background andexperience (industry standards apply according to benchmark of VCbackedearly stage companies with first hire / cofounder equity compensation)

• remotefirst with option to sponsor employment visa and relocation stipend to the UAE

• access to high growth venture opportunity with significanttalent density and ambition
  

The role requirements are schematic (by design) as we want to leave an open door for unconventional applicants.

All applicationsare reviewed directly by the founding team.

Expected start date / availability from September 2024 (negotiable).