CTO / Chief Product Architect
Domain: DePIN — Global Infrastructure Layer for Verified MobilityLocation: RemoteCompensation: Equity + Token Allocation + CompetitiveSalaryInspira Labs is in search of a top-tier CTO / Chief Product Architect to lead the technical vision of a new DePIN company building the global infrastructure layer for verified mobility. This is not a traditional CTO role. We’re looking for someone who can fully own the product, shape the protocol, and orchestrate the entire engineering function from day zero.You will:• Co-design the end-to-end architecture and technological direction of the project• Translate mobility infrastructure into Web3-integrated systems and products• Build, lead, and retain a world-class engineering team• Work directly with the founder on narrative, positioning, and roadmap• Design the core protocol from scratch (mobility identity, device attestation, node infrastructure, SDKs, APIs)• Act as a true co-founder, taking a meaningful equity stake and token allocation• You must think like a category creator, not just a senior developer.CoreResponsibilities:• Architect the Proof-of-Mobility (PoM) protocol and mobility verification rails aligned with DePIN principles• Design the mobility identity layer (device identity + human identity + movement identity)• Build early prototypes, SDKs, APIs, mobility oracles, and validator logic• Decide whether the protocol should run on a custom L1/L2 or leverage existing chains• Oversee integrations with DePIN networks, IoT providers, hardware/device manufacturers, and mobility data layers• Define and maintain the product roadmap (0 → 1 → scale)• Translate a high-level narrative into concrete technical deliverables and milestones• Validate the technical feasibility of mobility verification methods and data pipelinesRequirements:• 6–10+ years of relevant engineering experience• Strong knowledge of blockchain architecture (L1, L2, SVM, EVM, or modular/Core-style architectures)• Hands-on experience with DePIN / IoT / sensor data / device binding / attestation• Proven experience building protocols, not only applications• Prior CTO / Lead Architect experience in Web3 or deep infrastructure projects• Experience with zk-proofs in the context of location, identity, or data integrity• Ability to hire, lead, and mentor high-caliber engineering teams Apply tot his job