Part-Time CTO (Equity Only)

Smatched is the go-to monetization platform for online communities and online games looking to unlock revenue from their non-paying user base. We help platforms: Increase profits without harming user experience Offer users free in-game currency and digital benefits Enable participation in thousands of surveys from leading global market research institutions Monetize users at zero cost to the end user Instead of traditional monetization models, we provide a win-win solution: users earn rewards, game studios increase ARPU, and market research institutions gain high-quality participants. We have: ✅ A fully built and tested technology ✅ Investors on board ✅ Successful pilot case studies with large online games serving millions of potential users ✅ Optimized product based on real-world data ✅ New client pipeline from active sales efforts We are now preparing for our next growth phase. We are currently a small and highly entrepreneurial team of 2 founders. Smatched is run as a serious venture – but as a side project supported by stable revenue streams from our other entrepreneurial activities. This allows us to grow sustainably without financial pressure. The technology is built and validated. We are now at the stage where: Adjustments and optimizations are needed Client-specific onboarding processes must be implemented Infrastructure must be prepared for scaling This does not require full-time commitment – but it requires ownership. Tasks We are looking for a Part-Time CTO (Equity Only) who wants to: Take technical ownership of the platform Oversee backend and frontend architecture Improve and optimize existing infrastructure Lead technical client integrations Ensure scalability and performance Think strategically about product evolution Requirements Required Skills Strong backend experience (APIs, databases, server architecture) Strong frontend understanding (UX, integrations, dashboards) Experience with scalable systems Ability to work independently and make technical decisions Entrepreneurial mindset Bonus: Experience in adtech, martech, gaming, survey tech, or monetization models Experience integrating third-party APIs Startup experience Benefits Equity-only participation No salary (at this stage) Long-term upside through ownership This role is ideal for someone who: Already has a stable income Is looking for a meaningful side venture Wants to build something scalable with real traction Enjoys ownership over employment Why Join? Proven business model Real pilot success with large gaming partners Clear monetization logic Existing investor backing Immediate commercial traction Flexible time commitment Strong scaling potential This is not an idea-stage startup. This is a validated model entering its next growth phase. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow