Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Hands-on technical cofounder/CTO to architect and build Kinoflix's streaming platform end to end — full-stack apps for web, mobile, and TV, video hosting/CDN infrastructure, payments, and AI-powered discovery — using AI coding tools. Initially equity-only (20–35%), with salary only if future funding allows.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Burbank
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong professional experience as a full-stack software engineer
- Ability to build and launch production-ready platforms or complex web applications
- Proficiency in React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Python and related frameworks
- Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
- Strong understanding of databases, APIs, authentication, payments, and scalable system architecture
- Practical experience using AI development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar coding agents
- Ability to use AI-assisted development while maintaining high standards for code quality, security, and reliability
- Strong problem-solving abilities, technical judgment, and entrepreneurial drive
- Willingness to take ownership of the entire technology function
Nice to have
- Experience developing video streaming, OTT, entertainment, or subscription-based platforms
- Familiarity with video infrastructure, CDNs, DRM, HLS/DASH, and streaming APIs
- Experience building products with AI-powered recommendations or personalization
- Experience launching SaaS platforms, consumer applications, or technology startups
- Previous startup founding or technical leadership experience
Full description
Compensation: 20.0% – 30.0%
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Kinoflix | Burbank, California | Remote / Hybrid | Equity: 20–35%
About Kinoflix
KINOFLIX is building a next-generation global streaming platform.
Our vision is to create an innovative, scalable entertainment platform that combines world-class streaming technology, intelligent content discovery, and AI-powered development to deliver an exceptional user experience.
We’re an early-stage startup looking for an exceptional technical cofounder who wants to build something ambitious from the ground up.
This is an opportunity to become a founding partner, shape the company’s technology strategy, and own a substantial equity stake in a business with global ambitions.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial full-stack developer and technology leader who actively uses artificial intelligence to accelerate software development.
Our ideal cofounder is someone who understands modern software architecture, can independently develop sophisticated applications, and knows how to leverage AI coding tools to build faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
We want a hands-on builder—not just someone who manages developers.
You should be capable of taking Kinoflix from concept to a fully functional, commercially scalable streaming platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, engineering, development, and technical strategy of Kinoflix.
- Design and build our streaming platform for web, mobile, and eventually connected TV devices.
- Use AI-powered development tools to accelerate coding, debugging, testing, deployment, and product iteration.
- Develop robust front-end and back-end systems, APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure.
- Integrate video hosting, encoding, transcoding, playback, and content delivery technologies.
- Implement user registration, authentication, subscriptions, payment processing, and account management.
- Build scalable content management, search, and recommendation systems.
- Develop AI-powered personalization and content discovery capabilities.
- Ensure platform security, reliability, performance, and scalability.
- Recruit and lead the engineering team as the company grows.
- Collaborate directly with the founder on product strategy, business development, and long-term growth.