CTO

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Location: UK (Hybrid or Remote-first)Start Date: August 2025Salary: £120,000+ per annum (DOE)Industry: Immersive GamingType: Full-time, PermanentThe CompanyA funded, early-stage gaming startup is on a mission to build the next generation of immersive, large-scale multiplayer online experiences. The focus is on persistent virtual worlds with deep systems, innovative mechanics, and real-time interactivity—all powered by modern, high-performance technology. With momentum building and a core product in development, the company is now hiring its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to take ownership of the technology vision and build out the foundations of the engineering function.

The RoleThis is a rare opportunity for a highly technical Senior Architect or Principal Engineer ready to step into a CTO role. The successful candidate will work directly with the founders, shape the technical strategy, and play a key role in product development from day one. Unlike traditional CTO positions, this is a hands-on role: ideal for someone who enjoys staying close to the code while also leading architectural decision-making and building a high-performing engineering culture from scratch.

Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute the overall technology strategy

Design the architecture for a high-concurrency, low-latency MMO platform

Build and scale real-time backend systems from the ground up

Lead infrastructure and DevOps decisions (cloud, containers, CI/CD, deployment)Collaborate closely with product and design teams to bring features to life

Hire, mentor and grow an exceptional engineering team over time

Stay actively involved in coding and technical problem-solving

Experience & Skills Required7+ years of experience in software engineering or technical architecture

Strong systems-level understanding and backend architecture experience

Proficiency in Rust or strong interest in becoming deeply proficient

Experience building infrastructure for multiplayer or real-time applicationsDevOps/cloud-native experience (e.g., AWS/GCP, Kubernetes, Docker)Excellent communication and leadership skills

Self-driven, with a startup mindset and strong ownership

Bonus PointsPrior experience in building MMOs or large-scale online games

Familiarity with ECS patterns, game engines, or networked physics systems

Interest in immersive tech (VR, AR, virtual spaces)The Offer£120,000+ salary (negotiable based on experience)Equity/options available

Flexible remote/hybrid setup (UK-based preferred)Autonomy to shape the tech vision of a next-gen gaming platform

Opportunity to build a team and product from the ground up

Applications are now open for an August start. This is an exciting chance for an ambitious engineer to step into a strategic leadership role, while continuing to build, ship, and innovate daily.

Information :

• Company : Signify Technology
• Position : CTO
• Location : United Kingdom
• Country : GB