Chief Technology Officer (CTO) (f/m/x)

If you're a Tech leader with deep blockchain infrastructure experience and are ready to step into a role where strategy meets hands-on tech leadership, this might just be your next big move.Staking Facilities has been pioneering blockchain infrastructure since 2017. We’re not chasing VC rounds or growth at all costs, instead, we’re building for the long run, sustainably, independently, and with a high calibre technical team at our core. Now, we’re looking for a CTO to guide and grow that team as we enter our next chapter.TasksAs CTO, you’ll sit at the intersection of executive strategy and tech execution. You’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of infrastructure engineers, node operators, and developers while helping shape the future of blockchain architecture, both inside SF and in the broader ecosystem.Own and continuously evolve our infrastructure and technology strategy in collaboration with the leadership teamBe the senior technical voice in our strategic decision-making circleGuide roadmap priorities across infra, protocol integrations, and internal toolingDeep dive into validator operations, incident response, performance optimization, and monitoringEnsure high availability, high integrity infrastructure: this includes business continuity oversightRepresent SF in protocol communities, partner conversations, and the broader Web3 ecosystemAct as a mentor to our leads and engineers, contributing architectural insights and technical guidanceWork across functions to support the emergence of our second business unit (a trading initiative leveraging our blockspace access)Champion quality, ownership, and continuous learning within the tech teamRequirementsA technical leader with deep hands on blockchain infrastructure experienceYou’re a creator with imagination, you’re able to spot opportunities for us to expand and diversify our servicesYou're comfortable owning architecture decisions, challenging assumptions, and navigating ambiguityAble to deep dive when needed: from reading logs to debugging infrastructure issues or reviewing PRsYou have led cross-functional technical teams and are respected for your thought leadershipYou communicate clearly and work collaboratively with a calm, no ego approachFamiliarity with ecosystems like Ethereum, Solana, Sui, or Cosmos is a big plusOpen to regular travel to Munich and representing SF in protocol communities and at conferencesYou don't need to be the loudest voice in the room, but you’re not afraid to speak up when it mattersBonus: You’ve got ideas brewing about how to creatively use access to blockspaceBenefitsExcellent package with long term career growth opportunity in a pioneering blockchain infrastructure companyYou'll work with cutting edge infrastructure, validator technologies, and top-tier protocol ecosystemsA socially and ethically responsible employer, pushing boundaries but not at the cost of the planetA high trust, remote first culture with a base in Munich and a globally distributed team30 days holiday plus bank holidaysFlexible working hoursFully paid for team events and conferences such as Solana Breakpoint, Solana Accelerate, Berlin Blockchain Week, Sui Base CampYour peers bring strong expertise and a collaborative mindset, always eager to expand their skills, just like youBudget and support for personal learning, growth, and skills developmentA friendly, diverse, and values-led team that prioritizes doing meaningful workWe're a pioneer in the Crypto space, supporting builders and communities to co-create a more decentralized and equitable internet.Our vision is to enable Crypto to build a culture for everyone. We do so by building the underlying infrastructure and investing in projects that foster a fairer and more decentralized world.We are a diverse, fun-loving, international team of doers, tinkerers, and technology enthusiasts with a diverse set of backgrounds.As an independent, bootstrapped company, we have the freedom to call our own shots and put our team at the heart of our company.While we are based in Munich, we are a remote-first company and our team spreads across the whole globe. As such, we regularly meet up at conferences or company retreats to closely knit the team together.If this sounds like the kind of team you'd thrive in, we'd love to hear from you.