Technical Lead (DeFi)
Core
Lead a team of engineers and a Technical Product Manager to build scalable distributed systems for high-performance MEV services and Ethereum mempool transaction workflows, improving validator profitability and trading execution for DeFi searchers.
Role type
Senior IC technical lead (DeFi infrastructure)
Builds
Scalable distributed systems, MEV services, Ethereum mempool transaction workflows
Domain
Blockchain / Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
Required skills
Go (Golang), distributed backend systems, team leadership, MEV services, Ethereum mempool, validator profitability, trading execution, code quality, automated testing
Preferred skills
mentoring developers, product delivery, stakeholder collaboration
Technologies
Go, Ethereum, MEV services, Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN)
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a team of software engineers and a Technical Product Manager; Guide the design, implementation, and optimization of MEV services and Ethereum mempool transaction workflows; Define and deliver product offerings designed to maximize validator gains and profitability; Collaborate with DeFi searchers to develop tools and services that improve trading execution; Contribute hands-on code to the Blockchain Distribution Network (BDN) and related services; Ensure backend systems deliver high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities