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Head of Engineering

Jobot, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Hybrid Opportunity with Blockchain Start Up- NYC

This Jobot Job is hosted by Heather Burnach

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Salary $170,000 - $210,000 per year

A Bit About Us

We are the "DeFi Savings Account" of the future, redefining decentralized finance by offering accessible, high-yield financial solutions for everyone. Users can earn 10% and spend with our partner network of Crypto Cards, we’re bridging DeFi with everyday spending! We are growing out engineering team looking for a Head of Engineering to come in and work closely with both our cofounders as we grow.

Why join us?

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Impact Lead the technical vision for the "DeFi Savings Account" of the future, shaping how millions save and spend their crypto assets.

Backed by Top Investors Join a well-funded startup with $6M from Pantera Capital and Collaborative Fund, offering stability and growth potential.

Competitive Compensation equity, and potential token incentives.

NYC Hub Thrive in New York City’s vibrant crypto and fintech ecosystem, with access to conferences, hackathons, and networking opportunities.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Vision and Strategy Define and execute the technical roadmap for our DeFi Savings Account, aligning with our mission to make decentralized finance intuitive and accessible to all.

Team Leadership Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing engineering team (backend, frontend, blockchain, and DevOps), fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration in our NYC office.

Platform Development Oversee the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts and backend systems for high-yield savings, lending, and payment integrations, optimized for user-friendly DeFi experiences.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product, design, and business teams to deliver consumer-centric DeFi solutions, incorporating feedback from users and ecosystem partners.

Security and Compliance Ensure robust security for smart contracts and user funds, working with auditors to maintain trust and align with financial regulations in a decentralized environment.

Scalability and Performance Architect a platform capable of supporting mass adoption, with low-latency transactions and high-yield optimization for millions of users.

Stakeholder Engagement Communicate technical strategies to investors (e.g., Pantera, Collaborative Fund), C-level executives, and partners, translating complex DeFi concepts into business value.

Experience

5+ years of coding experience as an individual contributor (IC) in software engineering, with hands-on expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, TypeScript, Solidity, Python, or Go).

3+ years of engineering management experience at top-tier fintech or crypto companies (e.g., Aave, Compound, Uniswap, Coinbase, ConsenSys, or similar).

Proven track record of leading teams to deliver production-grade blockchain or DeFi applications, ideally in lending, savings, or payments.

Technical Skills

Deep expertise in blockchain technology, smart contract development (Solidity, OpenZeppelin), and EVM-compatible chains.

Proficiency in building scalable backend systems, APIs, and SDKs for DeFi applications (e.g., yield aggregation, payment integrations).

Experience with modern frameworks (Node.js, React, NestJS) and tools like Hardhat, Foundry, or Truffle for smart contract development.

Familiarity with wallet integrations (e.g., MetaMask), decentralized infrastructure, and secure key management.

DeFi Passion Strong understanding of and enthusiasm for DeFi, with personal or professional experience in savings, lending, or yield-generating protocols (e.g., Aave, Yearn, or similar).

Leadership Demonstrated ability to lead diverse engineering teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation in fast-paced, startup environments.

Location Must be willing to work in-person at our New York City office to foster team collaboration and innovation.

Nice-to-Haves

Experience with payment integrations or card-based financial products (e.g., crypto debit cards).

Knowledge of Layer 2 solutions or cross-chain technologies.

Contributions to open-source DeFi projects or active participation in crypto communities.

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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