iCORPOD
iCORPOD

Looking for a Tech Leader to CoFound the Strava for Badminton (Co-Founder Position)

Madrid, Spain Β· Remote only Β· Full-time

About this role

🏸 We are looking to build a team to launch a start-up:

πŸš€ CTO Co-Founder for Sports Tech Start-Up | iCORPOD πŸš€πŸΈ Join the Badminton Revolution with Cutting-Edge Technology

At iCORPOD, we are transforming how badminton players train, compete, and interact. Our technology digitalizes performance with advanced and precise metrics, making us the "Strava for Badminton." With our Smart-Tracker, players can analyze their training in detail and share their progress within a connected community.

After validating our MVP in the high-performance sector and generating sales, we are looking for a CTO with a strategic vision and strong technical skills to lead our technology development and scale the platform to the next level.

🎯 Your Role as CTO at iCORPODYou will be responsible for the technological vision, ensuring the development and growth of the platform from hardware to user experience.

πŸ› οΈ Technology & Product Development

  • Supervise and program embedded firmware in C++, working closely with the sensor development company. You will be the bridge between both teams, optimizing energy efficiency and system stability.
  • Lead the development of the new sensor, improving accuracy, autonomy, and connectivity to meet the highest quality standards and ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Develop and integrate data analysis algorithms in collaboration with performance analysts to extract key metrics such as:
  • Movement patterns and time on court
  • Identification of effort and rest periods
  • Points played, training load, and accumulated fatigue
  • Heart rate (HR) and heart rate variability (HRV) tracking for performance assessment
  • Design and optimize BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) communication between the sensor and mobile app, ensuring a smooth and stable connection.

πŸ“± App & Web Platform Development

  • Develop and scale mobile applications (iOS and Android) to provide an intuitive and efficient user experience for metric visualization.
  • Build the web platform for user management, permissions, subscriptions, and payments, enabling centralized control of the iCORPOD ecosystem.
  • Implement the foundation of the social network, allowing players to:
  • Share their performance data and progress
  • Challenge other players in the community
  • Receive feedback based on real data to improve training
  • Develop cloud infrastructure to store and process large volumes of data.

πŸ“ˆ Strategy & Growth

  • Define the company’s technology strategy and roadmap.
  • Scale the development team, recruiting key talent and fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
  • Ensure seamless integration between hardware and software, guaranteeing a high-quality user experience.
  • Explore emerging technologies such as machine learning for future performance analysis improvements.

πŸ”Ž Key RequirementsWe are looking for a CTO with experience in:

βœ” Embedded firmware development (C/C++), with a focus on motion sensors and BLE.

βœ” BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) connectivity and communication protocols between hardware and software.

βœ” Mobile application development (iOS and Android) with React Native, Swift, or Kotlin.

βœ” Backend and cloud computing, with experience in Firebase, AWS, or GCP.

βœ” Scalable databases and real-time data processing.

βœ” Web platform development, integrating payments and subscriptions.

βœ” Leading technical teams and defining scalable architectures.

βœ” Start-up experience or developing products from scratch.

βœ” Passion for sports and technology.

🎁 What We Offer

βœ… Co-Founder Role & Equity, with the opportunity to increase your stake over time.

βœ… A validated MVP with sales in the high-performance sector, already used by elite athletes.

βœ… The opportunity to build a disruptive product in an untapped niche.

βœ… A scalable business model with multiple revenue streams, including hardware sales, subscriptions, and advertising.

βœ… Geographic and schedule flexibility, with the ability to lead the technology team from anywhere.

βœ… Access to a global network of players, coaches, and clubs, with a potential market of millions of users.

πŸ“© Interested?

Send your CV and motivation letter to [email protected]

We look forward to meeting you! πŸš€

Job details

Salary
No salary
Equity
20% - 30%
Experience
Mid-level (3-6 years)
Work hours
Not specified
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Languages
English

Required Skills

Programming

Team Roles

Developer (Frontend)Developer (Backend)Developer (Mobile)DevOps Engineer

Department

Tech

Looking for Co-Founders with

Numbers, Data, and LogicDriving things forward and getting things doneStructuring and strategic thinking

About the Company

iCORPOD
iCORPOD

Consumer Hardware & Electronics Β· 2 Β· Madrid, Spain

At iCORPOD, our mission is to revolutionize badminton training through advanced data analytics and smart tracking technology. We provide players with real-time performance insights, optimizing training and decision-making. Unlike any other solution, iCORPOD combines precision tracking, AI-driven analytics, and a connected athlete community, making it the first performance-driven social network for badminton worldwide.