Chief Technology Officer (CTO) [Hands-On] / Full Stack Developer

Title: Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Full Stack Developer

Company: ZobeLab, Inc.

Location: Remote (United States)

Opportunity Type: Equity-only (until investor funding secured for startup) | Fractional or Part-Time with opportunity to transition into full-time salary role upon funding secured for startup | 4 year vesting & 1 year cliff vesting schedule for equity

Industry: MusicTech | EdTech | FinTech | AI | Metaverse

About ZobeLab, Inc.

ZobeLab is an innovative music technology startup revolutionizing the independent music industry. Through our flagship EdTech platform within ZobeLab, Zobe Academy, we empower artists, producers, labels, and music professionals with AI-driven tools, education, artist development, community, and opportunities to grow their careers. Right now, our mobile app is available for download in both Google Play and Apple App stores for you to check out as our Beta version has been soft-launched, gaining us over 50+ music professional expert partners under contract thus far, and over 50,000+ downloads. However, our vision is to expand beyond Zobe Academy to develop and incorporate the other divisions of our platform as Zobe Academy represents just the first phase of ZobeLab’s broader technology ecosystem, which will expand to include Zobe Marketplace (AI-enhanced career and commerce platform incorporating FinTech), Zobe Studio (AI-assisted digital audio workstation incorporating MusicTech), and ZobeVerse (immersive experience for virtual music collaboration, learning, events, and community incorporating the Metaverse). Together, these interconnected divisions will form a comprehensive one-stop solution for the independent music community.

ZobeLab is an innovative startup revolutionizing the independent music industry by providing a comprehensive platform for artists, managers, and professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. As a one-stop-shop for the music community, we empower independent talent with tools and resources for success. We’re now seeking someone who is capable of handling both the hands-on work of a Full Stack Developer and the leadership role of Chief Technology Officer to assist leading our tech strategy and drive innovation. We are now entering a critical growth phase that requires enhanced execution, faster iteration, and bulletproof technical delivery. We’re looking for a hands-on technology leader to join our team and take charge of our next stage of development — one who’s not afraid to get in the trenches, bring bold ideas to the table, perform heavy coding, and help us build a platform that scales.

About the Role

Do you have experience with developing technology platforms and applications? Are you familiar with EdTech, MusicTech, FinTech, Ai, and the MetaVerse and want to help create software that combines them all into one platform? Are you comfortable working in a fast-pace startup environment? This position is designed for a motivated and experienced person with an enhanced knowledge of technology and the music entertainment industry. We are looking for someone who has the time to commit to a startup, have a wealth of technical knowledge and experience in full stack development, Ai, API integrations, and more to help us enhance our platform and move the product to being fully developed.

This is a new music technology company and our product is an app. This position is contracted as a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) / Full Stack Developer for a startup as an executive member with equity-only until we obtain investors to fund a full-time role/position. All candidates should have reliable internet, video-call, and telephone services for communication as this is a remote opportunity (virtual/telework).

We recently launched our app to the public and we are gathering feedback and reviews to enhance the development for our music tech app and we are also now focused on getting people to download our app, and establishing partnerships with music companies & professionals.

We are looking for a team member to work on a virtual / remote basis to support the company within this pivotal role in shaping and executing our technological vision. We are now entering a critical growth phase that requires enhanced execution, faster iteration, and bulletproof technical delivery. We’re looking for a hands-on technology leader to join our team and take charge of our next stage of development — one who’s not afraid to get in the trenches, bring bold ideas to the table, and help us build a platform that scales. If you're not interested in coding and putting in the hard work to build out and enhance our current tech stack to provide additional functionality, features, and technologies to our platform, then this may not be the opportunity for you... but if that sounds like what you're looking for and you want to get in early on the next big platform to help shape and mold how it will impact the industry, then you're in the right place.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of our technology strategy in alignment with our business objectives.

- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of our platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

- Drive innovation and continuous improvement in our technology stack and development processes.

- Manage and mentor a team of talented engineers and designers.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate technology seamlessly into our product offerings.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Own the full development lifecycle as we move from MVP to scalable platform

• Lead hands-on engineering tasks, coding, code reviews, and architecture decisions

• Translate product requirements into reliable and optimized builds

• Build and refine infrastructure for EdTech, FinTech, and MusicTech integrations

• Lead, enhance, develop, and train AI while also collaborating if necessary with AI consultants and product teams on AI-driven features

• Spearhead integration of Metaverse, Web3, VR/AR/XR or immersive features where appropriate

• Help recruit, lead, and grow the dev team as the platform expands

• Proactively solve technical challenges and propose innovative solutions

• Move fast, iterate faster — and elevate our execution standards with urgency

Requirements:

- You must be willing to code. This is the start of building an in-house development team and moving from an off-shore development team so we are starting with this position to handle everything technology related in-house. You must be capable of handling end-to-end execution to delivery.

- Demonstrated expertise in pushing applications to app stores (iOS and Android).

- Strong background in quality control processes and methodologies.

- Experience in software integration and API development.

- Have experience or be willing to learn as much about MusicTech, AI, FinTech, Metaverse, EdTech, NFTs, Crypto, and stay updated on future technology or development of new technologies

You Should Have:

• Proven experience in full-stack development across various tech stacks

• Hands-on experience with web design, front-end frameworks, back-end, and mobile responsiveness

• Strong AI/ML understanding or experience with integrating AI into platforms

• Past experience building or contributing to platforms in MusicTech, EdTech, FinTech, or Metaverse spaces

• Comfort with startup environments and flexible, evolving roadmaps

• Excellent communication skills — able to clearly articulate ideas and decisions

• Availability and willingness to commit time and energy as a core part of a growing startup team

• Strong sense of accountability and ownership

To be successful in this position, you will need and be expected to uphold the following criteria:

• Must be capable of full stack software engineering.
• Experience in advanced technology development.
• Have the ability to create products of various types such as music courses, music services, music app services, EdTech, FinTech, Ai, & MetaVerse.
• Use excellent verbal, written & interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess strong coding skills.
• Must be a team player; results oriented.
• Coordination with Tech Team and company executives is critical to success as we will have weekly meetings and we will need you to be available to communicate via email, phone, & video-chat regularly.
• Must be tenacious & success-oriented, a self-starter with high energy.
• Strong telephone & collaboration skills required.
• Passion for the music industry
• Ability to deploy/distribute apps to Google Play Store, Apple App Store, & other locations as needed.

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience with platforms serving independent artists or creatives

• Familiarity with music distribution APIs, learning management systems, or token-based ecosystems

• Interest in building for global communities & creator economies

• Past role in a startup from MVP to launch & growth phase

Mindset We’re Looking For:

This role is about where we’re going, not where we’ve been. We need someone ambitious, hungry to build, willing to lead by doing, and ready to contribute creatively as much as technically. You must be execution-focused and comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, & bringing clarity to chaos.

You’ll work alongside passionate executives & product leaders who are building something that will disrupt the music industry for the better — empowering artists through access, education, & innovation.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about music, technology, making a difference in the music industry, & you’re ready to help lead one of the most exciting music-tech projects of this era, we would love to hear from you! Please include your resume, cover letter, & any relevant portfolio or work samples.

Join Us:

Join our team today and become part of a community dedicated to setting new industry standards, shaping a dynamic and inclusive space where creativity flourishes & possibilities are limitless. Join ZobeLab & be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of music technology. Together, let’s empower musicians & elevate the music industry to new heights!