Equity-based Startup CTO (Aura Beauty)

Company Description

Aura Beauty App revolutionizes the beauty industry by offering personalized skincare and beauty product recommendations. Through intelligent facial scanning technology, Aura Beauty ensures that every product suggested is tailored to the user\'s unique skin profile. The integration of AI and price scraping (search engine feature for the best-price product) is essential.

https://aura-beauty-lp.webflow.io/

Role Description

We are seeking a highly qualified engineer for the full-time, remote working position of Chief Technology Officer at Aura Beauty. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, be hands-on with coding, and have the ability to develop production systems from the ground up. This role requires an individual who excels in execution and has the desire or potential to lead technology strategy at a pivotal level within the company.

Objectives:

· Navigation storyboard (user flows / sitemap)

· Wireframes

· Visual UI designs (up to 40 screens)

· Fully annotated screens (explaining functionality and mechanics)

· Technology stack recommendations

· Proposed APIs and third-party services

· User needs and feature mapping

· Technical requirements

· Acceptance criteria for MVP

· Recommendations for AI system integration

Followed by:

· Coding/Build

Qualifications

  • Software Development skills
  • Project Management and IT Strategy skills
  • Architecture and Product Development skills
  • Experience in leading technical teams and driving innovation
  • Strong understanding of beauty and skincare industry trends
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience:

  • Worked at a pre-seed or seed-stage start-up
  • Capable of AI integration
  • Proven track record of delivery

What We Offer:

  • Early-stage equity and the opportunity to shape foundational decisions
  • High-ownership - you build what matters with complete freedom

Please only apply if you have the relevant capabilities as outlined above.

Experience: 2 years required
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