VP of Engineering

Summary

Join LI.FI as we seek a VP of Engineering to drive innovation, lead R&D projects, and oversee MVPs and POCs. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for pushing boundaries.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on blockchain, Web3, or distributed systems
• Proven experience leading cross-functional engineering teams through complex projects (R&D, MVPs, and POCs)
• A strong drive to explore and test emerging technology, constantly seeking new ways to create value
• Ability to confidently make “make or buy” decisions, balancing in-house and outsourced development as needed
• Proficiency in TypeScript and a second, lower-level language like Rust or Go
• At least 3 years of production experience in crypto, with a deep understanding of DeFi challenges
• Prior experience in a DeFi or Web3 company
• Strong background in smart contract development and blockchain technology, including secure deployment practices
• Experience working with EVM and non-EVM ecosystems (e.g., Solana, Cosmos)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across teams and leadership
• Experience with agile development practices and driving engineering excellence

Responsibilities

• Drive innovative cross-team R&D projects aimed at testing and implementing new solutions, from MVPs to full-scale product innovations
• Oversee the outsourcing process of MVPs and POCs, ensuring quality and efficiency
• Identify and solve new, large-scale technical challenges across the company, with a focus on innovation, scalability, security, and performance
• Take charge of forward-looking initiatives to strategically manage tech debt, exploring novel ways to improve architecture and optimize routing for cross-ecosystem support
• Lead the design and implementation of critical tools and systems to enable secure, efficient smart contract deployments
• Stay at the forefront of blockchain and Web3 developments, constantly testing and evaluating the newest tech to keep LI.FI on the leading edge
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and leadership teams to align with long-term goals, emphasizing strategic growth through tech innovation
• Advocate for engineering best practices, including code reviews, CI/CD processes, and security
• Lead the team in adopting cutting-edge innovations to enhance our DeFi solutions

Benefits

• Annual team offsites
• Flexible remote days
• Flexible working hours
• Equity participation from Day 1
• Entitlement to work computer (choice of equipment)
• An annual 1,000€ personal development budget once you have worked 6+ months (pro-rated the first year)
• A one-time 1,000€ remote budget to use on coworking, office setup, etc
• 30 days of PTO