Portfolio Opportunity: Technical Co-Founders (CTO / Engineering Lead)

Job Description About NoBa At NoBa, we invest in the future of work – a future being radically reshaped by technology, shifts, and most recently, the rise of AI. At NoBa we’re backing bold builders and partner early with exceptional founders who are reimagining the world of work, from well-being to up-skilling, from flexible models to financial resilience. We invest early and hands-on, and we’re now looking for senior technologists ready to work with the next wave of mission-driven startup founders and teams. Our mission is to remove barriers and bring capital, community, and conviction to the people reimagining how we work. What we are looking for … This is not a job. It’s a jump – we’re looking for experienced CTOs and engineering leaders who are ready to move from leading to founding. You’ll be matched with one of our backed ventures and join as a technical co-founder with a real stake in shaping the company’s future. Key Responsibilities As a technical co-founder, you’ll be one of the earliest and most critical members of the founding team. You’ll help turn a bold idea into a built reality—owning the product from first line of code to scaled solution. Set and own the technical strategy Define the long-term technical roadmap and align it with the business vision. Choose the right architecture, systems, and stack for speed today and scale tomorrow. You’ll build the foundations that enable product velocity without compromising stability or security. Drive growth and improvement beyond the MVP and lead product development Translate early user needs and hypotheses into working software. You’ll ship the MVP quickly and refine it through iteration, leading all technical aspects of development, from code to deployment. You’re hands-on in the early stages, setting the pace for execution and quality. Architect the system for growth Make foundational decisions that will allow the product to grow and evolve. Balance speed and scalability, ensuring that performance, data, security, and integration needs are considered from the outset. Hire and lead an exceptional engineering team As the company grows, you’ll attract and retain top technical talent. You’ll create a high-performance culture, define team values, and implement processes that support productivity and innovation. You’ll also mentor and support the next wave of builders joining the mission. Partner closely with the CEO and founding team You won’t be a back-office CTO. You’ll co-lead the business, sitting at the table for commercial strategy, fundraising, and customer engagement. You’ll shape how the product evolves in response to market signals and user feedback. Build with purpose, pace, and ambition You’ll be building tech that powers real-world change – whether it’s B2B SaaS, workforce platforms, or AI-first tools. You’ll thrive in the intensity of early-stage building, where every decision counts and where energy, urgency, and purpose matter most. You Might Be a Great Fit If You… Have a builder’s mindset : You’ve built and scaled products or platforms from scratch and loved it. You have a real technical depth : Whether in full-stack dev, ML/AI, data engineering, or infra, you know what great looks like. You’re a Leader that lifts : You’ve led teams, set tech vision, and brought structure to chaos. You have a strategic edge : You can map tech decisions to business outcomes and speak investor when needed. Startup is in your DNA : You’re comfortable with ambiguity, resourceful under pressure, and hungry to make things happen. You’re energised by being part of a small, ambitious team doing meaningful work. You have5+ years of experience in the technical roles. ️ Whatyou’ll get… A chance to join a mission-driven, high-energy team passionate about shaping the Future of Work and have front-row access to the early-stage startup world. Direct experience with founders, investors, and operators. Growth that’s real – you’ll have visibility across the business and the chance to shape how we grow as well as being directlypart of growing and evolving community. Co-founder salary up to £50k and meaningful equity package to participate in the success of the business Monthly socials and quarterly team experiences – because we believe in working hard and enjoying the ride. 25 days holiday plus bank holidaysand your birthday off, because you deserve it. A dog-friendly office (yes, bring your pup!). Based in London – surrounded by parks, wellness facilities, and space to recharge. Why NoBa and its Portfolio? Join a purpose-driven team working with bold founders and a community rewriting the rules of work. This role offers rare exposure to venture capital, start-up operations, and impact-driven investing, with real ownership from day one. You’ll be in the room where it happens: building programs, working with founders, and helping shape how capital drives change. We’re not just watching the transformation of work; we’re actively shaping it – join us and help build what’s next. Let’s build something that matters – together.#J-18808-Ljbffr