CTO - Software Engineer

About Droppz
Droppz is building the next generation of cannabis commerce infrastructure. We provide retailers with a mobile-first platform for in app ordering, cashless payments, marketplace discovery, and delivery management while helping consumers access legal cannabis products through a seamless digital experience.

Our platform is live on iOS and Android and currently launching in multiple regulated cannabis markets. We have established industry relationships, retailer partnerships, payment integrations, and a clear path toward scaling nationally as cannabis regulations continue to evolve.

We're now looking for a Technical Co-Founder to help lead product development, scale the platform, and shape the long-term technology vision of the company.

The Opportunity
This is not a traditional engineering role.

We're looking for a builder who wants to join as a true co-founder and own the technical direction of the business. You'll work directly with the CEO to define product strategy, architecture, team growth, and technical execution.

You'll have significant influence over company decisions and receive meaningful equity ownership.

What You'll Do
Lead the technical vision and architecture of the Droppz platform
Oversee mobile, web, backend, and API development
Improve scalability, performance, and reliability
Build and manage future engineering teams
Evaluate and implement new technologies and AI tools
Help define product roadmap and feature prioritization
Participate in fundraising conversations and investor meetings when appropriate
Collaborate closely with leadership on company strategy

What We're Looking For
Must Have
Strong full-stack software engineering experience
Experience building and scaling SaaS or marketplace platforms
Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern web architectures
Strong product mindset and startup mentality
Ability to work independently and make technical decisions
Excellent communication skills
Mobile app development experience (iOS/Android)
Marketplace, fintech, logistics, or delivery platform experience
Startup founding or early-stage startup experience
Experience leading engineering teams
Interest in cannabis technology and emerging regulated markets

Why Join Droppz?
Significant founding equity opportunity
Existing product already in market
Established cannabis industry relationships
Large and growing addressable market
Opportunity to build a category-defining platform
Direct impact on company direction and growth
About the Founder

Droppz is led by Jon Hofer, a cannabis industry veteran with over 15 years of experience helping launch and scale cannabis businesses. The company combines deep industry expertise with a vision for modernizing how consumers and retailers interact in regulated markets.

Ideal Candidate
You're someone who has considered starting a company yourself, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants more than a salary. You want ownership, influence, and the opportunity to build a venture-scale company from an early stage.

Interested? Let's talk. We'd love to hear what you've built, what excites you about startups, and why you're interested in joining as a co-founder.