Founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote (initially flexible; US presence planned)

About Lendsoup

AI-native lending marketplace automating the full loan lifecycle with explainable AI, fraud detection, and blockchain audit trails. Pre-launch, pre-revenue, raising seed capital. Core platform built and ready for lender onboarding. Targeting the $3T U.S. lending market.

Role

Lead all technology strategy, architecture, and execution as a founding team member. Report directly to the CEO. Own the AI systems (AIDEN, LENS, fraud models), platform scalability, security, compliance tech, and post-launch roadmap delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and advance core AI/ML systems (AIDEN engine, offer intelligence, fraud detection, LENS analytics)

Drive platform architecture, scalability, security, and blockchain audit integration

Manage XDK/API development and technical integrations for lender partners

Execute technical roadmap: autonomous underwriting agent, document intelligence, adaptive pricing

Ensure explainable AI, data privacy (GLBA/CCPA), and regulatory compliance in all tech decisions

Build and mentor future engineering team once funded; hands-on coding and architecture in early stage

Requirements

8+ years building and scaling AI-native or fintech platforms (production ML systems, multi-agent architectures preferred)

Strong experience with real-time systems, event-driven architecture, LLMs/RAG, and blockchain

Proven ability to ship compliant, auditable AI products in regulated industries

Startup experience: comfortable leading from pre-launch through growth in resource-constrained environment

Compensation & Equity

No current cash salary (pre-revenue, raising seed). As a founding CTO you receive generous equity: 4–6% of company stock with 5-year vesting — significant ownership in a high-upside AI fintech disrupting a $3T market. Equity discussions prioritized for exceptional candidates. Remote work supported until U.S. development center is established.

To Apply

Email resume + short note on relevant AI/platform experience to . Strong early-stage fits will move quickly to equity and role scoping conversation.