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Kaya is a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) network and platform dedicated to authentic African storytelling.
We’re building a home for African filmmakers — where stories are not just streamed, but incubated, monetized, and celebrated. Kaya uses AI to curate, personalize, and empower creators, and we aim to be the first African-born streaming platform with global scale and local soul.
Now, we’re looking for a technical co-builder to lead the platform from MVP to launch.
Kaya is a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) network and platform dedicated to authentic African storytelling.
We’re building a home for African filmmakers — where stories are not just streamed, but incubated, monetized, and celebrated. Kaya uses AI to curate, personalize, and empower creators, and we aim to be the first African-born streaming platform with global scale and local soul.
Now, we’re looking for a technical co-builder to lead the platform from MVP to launch.
The Role
We're seeking a Founding Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join Kaya as a technical partner and early team member. This is not a 9–5 job — it’s a chance to shape a revolutionary platform at the intersection of tech, culture, and creativity.
You’ll be responsible for:
* Architecting and developing Kaya’s MVP (streaming platform, creator tools, and AI integrations)
* Advising on tech stack, build/buy decisions, and platform scalability
* Integrating ad tech (e.g., Google Ad Manager, Freewheel) for monetization
* Leading or managing freelance engineers as needed
* Collaborating closely with the founder on product direction and investor readiness
Ideal Candidate
* 4+ years of experience building or scaling tech products (especially in video, media, or SaaS)
* Proficient in full-stack development and/or cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)
* Experience with video streaming tech (e.g., Mux, Cloudflare Stream, open-source alternatives)
* Curious about (or skilled in) AI integrations: personalization, tagging, GPT, Whisper, etc.
* Passionate about African content, creator economies, or platform equity
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, zero-fluff startup environment
* Prior startup or founding experience is a plus
What We’re Offering
* Equity-based compensation with vesting tied to clear milestones
* Future salary upon successful funding (targeting pre-seed round)
* A chance to build something historic for Africa’s creative and tech future
* Full creative and technical autonomy as the founding engineer
How to Apply
Email Stephanie@watchkaya.com with:
* Your portfolio
* Why this mission excites you
* Any relevant past projects (especially streaming, creator platforms, or AI)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
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