R&D Team Leader, Staking & DeFi

The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks’ platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and it trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more. 

About the Team

At Fireblocks, the Staking & DeFi team is at the forefront of an ever-evolving technological landscape. We’re looking for an experienced Team Lead to help us redefine the way customers interact with digital assets. From integrating cutting-edge staking protocols to building native crypto products, you’ll enable our customers to unlock the full potential of their assets through seamless and secure interactions with DeFi solutions like swaps.

This isn’t just another tech job — it’s an opportunity to solve complex, ever-changing challenges while making crypto accessible to customers who may not be blockchain experts. Simplifying the intricate world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and staking for users requires innovative thinking and relentless problem-solving. Join our team and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of crypto by delivering powerful, intuitive solutions on the Fireblocks platform.

What You’ll Do

Join us in this dynamic role where you'll lead and build a team that's revolutionizing how our customers engage with DeFi. You will be spearheading the design of scalable architectures and exploring the forefront of blockchain technologies to simplify complex processes for our customers, all while fostering the growth and development of your team members.
This position will challenge you to:

• Lead a team that turns intricate systems into intuitive solutions for users worldwide.
• Research and integrate emerging blockchain protocols and DeFi innovations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create seamless experiences that bridge the gap between complexity and usability.

If you’re passionate about people management, engineering, thrive on tackling difficult problems, and love to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment — we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ Years of experience as a team leader.
• 7+ years of experience as a developer.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrating cloud-native solutions
• Expertise in writing code within Agile environments, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science 
• A proven track record of researching and integrating new technologies.
• A security-first mindset, always prioritizing robustness and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with React - an advantage.
• Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency technology is a major advantage.