Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Job Description

About Us:

Garnet Gazelle is a fast-growing auction startup transforming how high-quality consumer goods: Jewelry, diamonds, designer purses, coins, and collectibles are sold online. We deliver exceptional value with items consistently priced below MSRP and ensure 2-business-day delivery across the U.S. and Canada.

With a loyal subscriber base of over 60,000 (and growing), one-third of whom are active buyers, we’ve proven our model "bootstrapped". Now, we’re ready to scale. That means saying goodbye to outdated white-label auction platforms and launching [Unannounced], our proprietary, always-on, AI-powered auction marketplace built for the modern, mobile-first, data-optimized era of e-commerce. We are preparing to hit the road for a Series A round to fund the development.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced CTO to lead our transition to a new online auction marketplace platform. A technical visionary and builder! Easy to work with, but deeply proactive. The ideal candidate will possess a deep background in web development and e-commerce / marketplace design, with a keen understanding of the latest technologies and trends. You will play a crucial role in designing a scalable, modular, and user-friendly platform that supports our long-term growth objectives. This is a rare opportunity to join a profitable, proven business right before a major tech leap.

Key Responsibilities:

Platform Development

Architect and oversee the development of a modular, scalable auction platform built for continuous 24/7 operation.

Refine and finalize the technology stack for the platform, data, and marketing, collaborating with our technical advisor to ensure scalability and flexibility.

Data Strategy & Intelligence

Define our data architecture to unlock actionable insights from limited existing datasets and rapidly evolving new ones.

Build systems for tracking real-time engagement, bidding behavior, and conversion paths.

Collaborate on dashboards for internal stakeholders to make data-informed product and merchandising decisions.

AI & Automation

Integrate AI-driven tools for smart merchandising, dynamic pricing, seller onboarding, and user personalization.

Optimize for high-throughput transactions, prioritizing low latency and high uptime.

Marketing & Growth Integration

Guide integration of digital marketing infrastructure: SEO/SEM analytics, attribution modeling, pixel tracking, and customer journey optimization.

Lead technical integration of marketing tools to create a seamless pipeline from inventory to ads and landing pages, driving measurable, scalable ROAS improvements.

UX/UI & Mobile-First Design

Oversee design that’s visually stunning and conversion-optimized across devices.

Lay the groundwork for a future mobile app, incorporating push notifications and geo-personalization features.

Team Building & Project Oversight

Recruit, mentor, and manage a lean in-house development team, potentially integrating near-shore resources during initial build-out.

Define agile processes and oversee execution across discovery, sprints, QA, and deployment.

Culture:

Our global team, with remote contractors in the Philippines and on-site operations in Kentucky, USA, thrives in a collaborative, customer-focused environment. We value hard work, dedication, and authentic professional relationships. The ideal candidate is confident yet humble, driven yet approachable, and passionate about problem-solving while enhancing our positive team culture.

Commitment/Compensation:

The ideal candidate will align with Eastern Standard Time business hours to collaborate effectively with our team and partners, with flexibility for remote work. Compensation includes a competitive base salary, equity stake potentially co-founder, and health benefits, tailored to the candidate’s experience.

If you’re passionate about building a category-defining platform that blends real-time engagement with e-commerce excellence, we’d love to hear from you.Company Description

Garnet Gazelle Inc. is developing a new platform that continuously engages high-intent customers with AI-merchandised auctions closing every 6 seconds, 24/7/365.

Full-time

Fully remote