Chief Technology Officer

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RUA is a social impact company focused on bridging the gap between information and action. We've developed an MVP that helps transform how people interact with location-based information through our innovative geospatial platform. Currently, we're operating with a WordPress plugin implementation but are ready to evolve into a more scalable, CMS-agnostic solution. As a pre-revenue organization with a clear monetization strategy, we're at an exciting inflection point ready to scale our impact.

We are proudly incubated at Startup Lisboa, are part of the Testbed Media Open Call (1ª edition) program, and are currently participating in the Boutique Impact accelerator, providing us with valuable resources and networks to support our growth.

RUA is already making measurable strides in bridging the information-action gap through our innovative geospatial platform :

• Successfully launched our RUA News plugin with A Mensagem, implementing interactive mapping features that have transformed how readers discover local news content in Lisbon's neighborhoods
• Completed a groundbreaking pilot with LUSA (Portugal's national news agency) to map their agenda, processing over 850 items and validating our concept of hyperlocalized information discovery
• Our early metrics show significant improvements in content engagement when information is presented with geographic context, creating new pathways for community participation
• We're strengthening local information ecosystems by making critical community knowledge discoverable, relevant, and actionable

About RUA

RUA is a social impact company focused on bridging the gap between information and action. We've developed an MVP that helps transform how people interact with location-based information through our innovative geospatial platform. Currently, we're operating with a WordPress plugin implementation but are ready to evolve into a more scalable, CMS-agnostic solution. As a pre-revenue organization with a clear monetization strategy, we're at an exciting inflection point ready to scale our impact.

We are proudly incubated at Startup Lisboa, are part of the Testbed Media Open Call (1ª edition) program, and are currently participating in the Boutique Impact accelerator, providing us with valuable resources and networks to support our growth.

RUA is already making measurable strides in bridging the information-action gap through our innovative geospatial platform :

Position Overview

We're seeking a technically skilled and mission-driven CTO to join us in this ground-floor opportunity to shape a technology platform with significant growth potential. This full-time role offers substantial autonomy in technical decisions and the chance to be part of something meaningful from the start. For the right candidate, this position offers the opportunity to join as a co-founder, helping shape the future of our organization from the ground up.

Historically, we've been working with a development firm, but we're now ready to bring that work in-house for additional control and flexibility to respond to evolving markets. You'll be responsible for strategic technical decisions while also handling hands-on development of our products. We plan to expand our engineering team towards the end of 2026, giving you the opportunity to build and lead your own development team as we grow.

Transformative Potential

This CTO will be instrumental in scaling our technology to achieve broader impacts :

Key Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Nice to Have

Compensation & Benefits

Technology Innovation Focus

At RUA, you'll tackle interesting technical challenges including :

Team Culture

We operate in a collaborative environment with several mission-aligned partners who specialize in design and user interface. As CTO, you'll work closely with these partners to ensure technical implementation aligns with design vision. Additionally, you'll mentor and guide our technical interns who are eager to learn and contribute to our mission.

Being part of the Rede Rua project and having the chance to work with Callie has been truly inspiring. She brings so much more than just skills,her collaborative spirit, openness, and creativity make every interaction meaningful and impactful. Callie has a rare gift for turning vision into action while making space for everyone’s voice to be heard. She fosters trust and a sense of co-ownership that makes working together not only effective, but also deeply fulfilling. - Lida Correia ( Phi Creative Agency & long time collaborator ) Location & Work Arrangement

This position can be remote, with occasional meetings in Portugal preferred but not required. We believe in results rather than hours tracked, offering flexibility to manage your own schedule while meeting project milestones.

How to Apply

Please send your resume, portfolio or examples of previous work, and a brief statement explaining your interest in RUA's mission to Include "CTO Application" in the subject line.

We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

Expected start date : October 2025

Join us in creating technology that doesn't just inform but transforms how people engage with their communities—because cities are about humans, and we want to empower them with the tools to act.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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