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Chief Technology Officer (CTO) – Driftly
Join the Revolution: Build the Future of Cardless Mobility from Day One
About Driftly
Driftly is a pre‑MVP Belgian startup on a mission to kill the 30‑year‑old fuel card forever and become Europe’s default Mobility as a Service (MaaS) app. We’re building a License Plate Recognition (LPR)‑powered platform that turns every refuel or charge into a <30‑second, fully automatic, hands‑free transaction (“drive in, fill up, drive away”). No cards. No PINs. No queues.
We’re not looking for a “CTO on paper.” We’re looking for a builder in love with code—someone who lives for the thrill of turning a raw concept into a scalable product that changes millions of daily journeys.
Key Responsibilities
* Build the POC & MVP
* Own the full stack with UX excellence: design functional and delightful interfaces with mobile/web focusing on performance, low latency and offline resilience.
* Iterate fearlessly: debug in real Antwerp parking lots, tweak AI for rainy Belgian weather, ship weekly updates based on pilot feedback.
* Scale the team & tech (post‑POC): hire dream engineers, lead patent execution and tech roadmap.
* Collaborate closely: work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with business/partnerships and early partners; act as technical voice in investor meetings and station demos.
Who You Are
* In love with developing: coding is passion; enjoy clean architecture, elegant solutions, shipping features that delight users.
* Full‑stack savvy: proven ability to build production apps end‑to‑end (mobile/web). Strong in Node.js, AWS, databases, IoT/edge (Raspberry Pi bonus), payments (PCI experience) and AI/ML basics; deep UX sense.
* Technical visionary + executor: architect for scale while shipping MVP in weeks. Bonus: experience with computer vision/LPR, fintech, or sustainability tech.
* Startup mindset – patience, belief, resilience: pre‑revenue means no salary now; commitment to the dream, ambiguity, fast fail‑fast culture.
* Lifelong learner: stay current with frameworks, AI tools, regulations.
* Belgian/EU bonus: based in/near Antwerp or willing to relocate. Dutch/French fluency huge plus.
What We Offer
* Equity that matters: meaningful stake, not an employee.
* Impact & autonomy: code touches millions of transactions; full freedom on stack/tools.
* Growth rocket: from solo builder to leading 10‑20 person team by Y3; budget to hire once revenue hits.
* Culture: small high‑energy team, flexible hours, remote friendly, fast collaboration; fitness, travel, reading vibes welcome.
* Timeline: start Jan/Feb 2026 (flexible).
How to Apply
If you’re ready to code the death of the fuel card and own the technical future of European mobility, send:
* Your CV + GitHub/portfolio (show apps you’ve built).
* A short note: “Why Driftly’s LPR vision excites me technically” (≤200 words).
* Salary/equity expectations (realistic for pre‑revenue).
To: gaetanbaito@icloud.com | Subject: CTO Application – [Your Name]
We’re moving fast—first great fit gets the role. Let’s talk.
Gaetan Likile, Founder & CEO, Driftly – Building the invisible future of mobility.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Other
Job function
Information Technology
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