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Head of Engineering

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 28 Nov 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $120k - $160k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Fully Remote
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job: The company is the largest institutional staking provider with a TVL of over $10B and a market share exceeding 20% in restaking. We focus on researching and improving our infrastructure to maximize APR while enhancing security. Our significant client base includes BitGo, Copper, Crypto.com, Ledger, and others who appreciate our client-centric approach and extensive product line.

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We are seeking a Head of Engineering to act as a Deputy CTO and lead all software development efforts for our secure, high-performance, and scalable yield generation platform. This role combines technical depth, strategic vision, blockchain foundations, and strong leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement a technology-first strategy that drives competitive advantage and scalability.
  • Oversee the design, development, and implementation of staking, yield, and blockchain products.
  • Ensure API services are reliable and secure, handling high throughput and complex cases.
  • Lead and mentor teams of Technical Leads, Software Engineers, and tech managers.
  • Manage hiring, performance, and competency growth; collaborate with product managers for resource alignment.
  • Drive operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and continuous reliability improvements.
  • Engage with the blockchain community and maintain relationships with leading protocols.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of technical leadership across full tech stacks.
  • 5+ years of building and managing high-performing software teams.
  • 3+ years in designing and launching Web3 and Crypto products.
  • Experience with scalable API servers and strong security knowledge.
  • Strong DevOps knowledge (CI/CD, containerization, cloud infrastructure).
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in blockchain technology, especially in staking/yield services.
  • Knowledge of protocols (Ethereum, Polkadot, etc.) and decentralized applications.
  • Smart contract development experience is a plus.

Work Conditions:

  • Fully remote
  • Competitive salary in USD (also negotiable in cryptocurrency)
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Well-being and mental health care programs
  • Compensation for education, including language and professional growth courses
  • Equipment and co-working reimbursement program
  • Opportunities for overseas conferences and community immersion

The company is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants.

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