Product Design Engineer jobs in United Arab Emirates

About the company

Our client is a Web3 development studio focused on decentralized trading products and tools for the DeFi community. Already generating 7-figure ARR, the company continues to grow rapidly — expanding into new features and market opportunities. The team works with fast iteration, hackathon-level energy, and full ownership of the products they build — a small, high-impact group where every engineer has a visible impact.

Location & work mode

On-site in Dubai - relocation is expected. Travel and lodging assistance provided. Remote work is not the target for this position.

Compensation

Competitive package (crypto preferred) + stock options / equity with planned raises every few months.

Long-term

Retention and ownership mindset are strongly encouraged.

Language

Strong preference for French-speaking candidates. English proficiency is expected for internal communication.

About the role

Our client is looking for a Product Engineer - a unique hybrid of engineer and product builder. You’ll bridge the gap between technical execution and product direction, helping to define, prioritize, and deliver new features in decentralized trading products.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, CTO, and engineering team, shaping product specs, debugging features, coordinating releases, and ensuring technical excellence aligned with business goals.

This position is ideal for a developer with strong product instincts or a product‑minded engineer who thrives in a fast‑moving DeFi startup.

Key responsibilities

• Translate business goals and product ideas into clear, technical specifications.
• Work closely with developers to break down features, manage priorities, and ensure feasibility.
• Participate in system design, testing, debugging, and product releases.
• Contribute to product roadmap and iterate based on data and feedback.
• Get hands‑on with code, infrastructure, or QA when needed - no ivory tower product work.
• Balance speed vs. stability, helping the team ship fast but safely.
• Collaborate directly with founders on DeFi product strategy and implementation.

You are

• A technical product builder - you understand code, architecture, and users.
• Startup‑minded: you prefer autonomy, quick iterations, and tangible outcomes.
• Curious about DeFi, blockchain, and decentralized trading - or already active in this space.
• Structured and proactive, capable of turning chaos into a clear plan.
• Ready to relocate to Dubai and join a small, ambitious team.

Must‑have

• Experience as a Product Engineer / Product‑minded Developer / Technical PM.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile principles.
• Strong technical grounding in backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Go, or similar).
• Understanding of blockchain basics, smart contracts, or DeFi protocols.
• Ability to write concise, structured product specs and user stories.
• Analytical and problem‑solving mindset.
• French (required).

Nice to have

• Previous hands‑on development experience.
• Exposure to DEX aggregators, trading platforms, or on‑chain data systems.
• Familiarity with Solidity, Ethers.js/Web3.js, or related stacks.
• Experience working directly with founders or early‑stage startups.
• Interest in trading logic, tokenomics, or blockchain‑based economics.

Why this role

• Direct impact - work alongside CEO & CTO on product and architecture decisions.
• Strong upside - competitive pay + stock options.
• Innovative DeFi focus - decentralized trading, multi‑chain indexing, and automation.
• Dubai lifestyle - international team, crypto ecosystem hub, relocation supported.

Hiring process

1. Pre‑screen call (30 min) with recruiter - to discuss experience, motivation, and product‑technical fit.
2. Profile review by CTO.
3. Video interview with CEO (5–10 min) - recorded for internal review.
4. Technical & product deep‑dive with CTO - live discussion (no take‑home test unless preferred).