8+ years in software engineering across Web2 TradFi/fintech and Web3 DeFi or RWA projects.
At least 2 years in a scaled Web2 TradFi/fintech environment.
3+ years in CeFi or DeFi with at least one long-term (18+ months) role at a successful, scaled DeFi, CeFi, or RWA project.
Technical Leadership: Previous experience as a founding engineer, CTO, or Head/Director of Engineering on Web3 projects.
Track Record: Designed, shipped, and scaled at least one on-chain protocol or DeFi platform managing >$10M TVL.
Core Skills:
Strong foundation in software engineering principles and best practices, including vendor management for external technical components.
Deep expertise in blockchain technology, smart contract development, and DeFi applications.
Proficiency in Solidity/Vyper, EVM tooling, L2/cross-chain solutions, key management, and contract security.
AI & Data Knowledge: Hands-on experience (personal or professional) with AI frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow), data engineering, and reinforcement learning.
Communication & Leadership: Exceptional ability to explain complex architectures to non-technical stakeholders and inspire top engineering talent.
DeFi & Governance: Strong understanding of DeFi primitives (AMMs, lending, staking, perpetuals), token standards (ERC-20/4626/4337), and on-chain governance.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in traditional credit, market-making, or high-frequency trading technology.
Experience with AI-driven market-making, treasury management, or quantitative trading systems.
Previous involvement in RWA tokenization (e.g., private credit, real estate, structured notes).
