Company
Smatched
Location
Remote, Germany
Employment type
Freelance
Seniority
Mid level
Primary category
IT Operations
Posted date
17 Feb 2026
Valid through
18 Apr 2026
Smatched is the go-to monetization platform for online communities and online games looking to unlock revenue from their non-paying user base.
Increase profits without harming user experience
Offer users free in-game currency and digital benefits
Enable participation in thousands of surveys from leading global market research institutions
Monetize users at zero cost to the end user
Instead of traditional monetization models, we provide a win-win solution: users earn rewards, game studios increase ARPU, and market research institutions gain high-quality participants.
✅ A fully built and tested technology
✅ Investors on board
✅ Successful pilot case studies with large online games serving millions of potential users
✅ Optimized product based on real-world data
✅ New client pipeline from active sales efforts
We are now preparing for our next growth phase.
We are currently a small and highly entrepreneurial team of 2 founders.
Smatched is run as a serious venture – but as a side project supported by stable revenue streams from our other entrepreneurial activities. This allows us to grow sustainably without financial pressure.
The technology is built and validated. We are now at the stage where:
Adjustments and optimizations are needed
Client-specific onboarding processes must be implemented
Infrastructure must be prepared for scaling
This does not require full-time commitment – but it requires ownership.
We are looking for a Part-Time CTO (Equity Only) who wants to:
Take technical ownership of the platform
Oversee backend and frontend architecture
Improve and optimize existing infrastructure
Lead technical client integrations
Ensure scalability and performance
Think strategically about product evolution
Required Skills
Strong backend experience (APIs, databases, server architecture)
Strong frontend understanding (UX, integrations, dashboards)
Experience with scalable systems
Ability to work independently and make technical decisions
Entrepreneurial mindset
Experience in adtech, martech, gaming, survey tech, or monetization models
Experience integrating third-party APIs
Startup experience
Equity-only participation
No salary (at this stage)
Long-term upside through ownership
Already has a stable income
Is looking for a meaningful side venture
Wants to build something scalable with real traction
Enjoys ownership over employment
Why Join?
Proven business model
Real pilot success with large gaming partners
Clear monetization logic
Existing investor backing
Immediate commercial traction
Flexible time commitment
Strong scaling potential
This is not an idea-stage startup.
This is a validated model entering its next growth phase.