Phase-I (Prototype / Feasibility Build — 24 months)

ValiDeck’s Phase-I is a 24-month execution program consisting of an 18-month feasibility prototype followed by a 6-month pre-MVP bridge phase, executed within a fixed, jurisdiction-aligned budget envelope. The objective of Phase-I is to demonstrate — with working software and audit evidence — that anonymized, tokenized customer transaction records can be captured, linked, and analyzed across merchants without storing PANs or personal identity, while remaining compliant with applicable data-protection, audit, and R&D accountability requirements.

Phase-I is not a conventional startup hiring ramp. Each role is retained for the minimum duration required to deliver an investor-ready, audit-ready reference implementation. Upon completion of Phase-I, ValiDeck will enter a separate 6-month pre-MVP bridge phase, focused on architectural hardening, integration readiness, and investor diligence preparation.

Phase-II (Post-Prototype / MVP Build — 24 months)

After the feasibility prototype is validated, Phase-II will convert the design into a production-grade MVP. It will integrate with live merchant systems and meet compliance requirements for EU and Canada. Phase-II will also prepare the platform for commercial pilots with real partners.

Phase-II hiring will proceed only if Phase-I outcomes meet the technical and compliance thresholds required by investors and regulators.

Planned Roles (Open After Funding)

These roles are planned for the Phase-I feasibility build and will open only after funding is secured.

• Lead Full-Stack Engineer (18 months)
  Owns end-to-end technical delivery of the feasibility prototype, including microservice architecture, PoS simulation, card-issuer token integration, anonymized ledger services, analytics modules, API design, datastore modeling, token lifecycle enforcement, and system observability. This role sets the technical direction for Phase-I and provides continuity into the pre-MVP bridge.
• Backend Engineer (15 months)
  Implements core backend services including token issuance, UID-to-token mapping, anonymized ledger write paths, authorization flows, API endpoints, and validation tests. Works closely with the full-stack lead to deliver stable, auditable services aligned with privacy-by-design and R&D documentation requirements.
• Data/Privacy Engineer (part-time; variable across Phase-I)
  Designs anonymized aggregation logic, enforces re-identification thresholds, implements access-controlled analytics, and validates privacy guarantees at defined build milestones.
• DevOps/Cloud SRE (part-time; milestone-based across Phase-I)
  Responsible for secure infrastructure setup, deployment pipelines, observability, and reliability. Continuous full-time involvement is not required during Phase-I.
• Security/Encryption Specialist (6 months)
  Focused engagement covering cryptographic design validation, key management, enclave usage, integrity proofs, and security review of token and pseudonymization flows.
• UI/UX Designer (4-6 months)
  Designs operator-facing and analyst-facing interfaces required to demonstrate feasibility, auditability, and controlled data access.
• Supervisory Compliance Reviewer — Audit & Attestation (2-3 months)
  Independent reviewer responsible for validating applicable data-protection posture, audit logs, attestation artifacts, and compliance documentation prior to investor and regulator disclosure.

Project management, R&D documentation, and regulatory liaison will be performed directly by the Founder throughout Phase-I.

Equity & Compensation

Equity discussions will be deferred until after the prototype is delivered and validated, so that allocation reflects proven execution rather than pre-delivery assumptions. No candidate should expect equity or salary discussions before funding or before successful delivery.

Location

Phase-I execution location will be selected based on regulatory alignment, institutional partnerships, and non-dilutive R&D support. Canada and EU-based candidates may be considered depending on final execution structure.

Expression of Interest

If you wish to be notified when these roles open, send a short introduction (not a CV) to:

alok.narula@valideck.com
Subject: Phase-I — Expression of Interest