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Head of Engineering (Tech Lead)

  • Remote
    • Chengdu, Sichuan Sheng, China
    • Shenzhen, Guangdong Sheng, China
    +1 more
  • Developers

Job description

About the Company:
We are a rapidly growing DeFi protocol building core infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance. Backed by leading global Web3 investors, our platform has secured over $400 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and serves nearly a million users. We specialize in lending and liquid staking solutions, delivering high-performance, secure, and user-friendly DeFi products. Join us as we shape the future of finance through cutting-edge blockchain innovation.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering (Tech Lead) to lead the development of our multi-product DeFi ecosystem. This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced engineer with a strong background in shipping complex blockchain products and managing high-performing engineering teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technical architecture, driving product delivery, and setting engineering standards across our suite of DeFi products—including lending, liquid staking, perpetuals, and aggregators.

Location:

  • Remote: Shenzhen or Chengdu (1 position)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and own the end-to-end software development lifecycle across all product lines.

  • Architect secure, scalable, and performant solutions for a multi-product DeFi platform.

  • Manage, mentor, and grow a distributed team of engineers (backend, frontend, smart contracts, infra).

  • Align closely with product, design, and leadership to define and execute the technical roadmap.

  • Conduct code reviews and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and security.

  • Provide technical leadership in design, decision-making, and cross-system integration.

  • Remain hands-on when needed—especially in mission-critical or complex areas of development.

Job requirements

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or tech lead role.

  • Proven experience delivering and scaling DeFi protocols or Web3 infrastructure products.

  • Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, smart contract interaction, and on-chain data models.

  • Broad technical expertise across backend systems, smart contracts, frontend frameworks, and DevOps.

  • Excellent communication skills and a track record of aligning cross-functional teams under tight timelines.

  • Deep knowledge of Web3 infrastructure, security best practices, and decentralized systems.

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