VP of Tech Expansion (100% REMOTE)

Tether; Barcelona; Remote; EUR 161,000 - 214,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a VP of Tech Expansion to lead global adoption and commercial expansion of our technology ecosystem. Reporting to the Chief Expansion Officer, you will oversee AI, self-custodial infrastructure, peer-to-peer systems, and digital & financial infrastructure.

The role requires directing senior professionals worldwide, building a scalable, repeatable playbook, and engaging with CEOs, CTOs, CIOs and government leaders to close major deployments.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience across enterprise technology, AI, fintech and digital assets.
• Senior leadership experience, including international teams and executives.
• Proven track record in originating, structuring and closing major partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global expansion strategy for Tether’s technology ecosystem.
• Identify markets, partners and use cases; build relationships with C-suite and government leaders.
• Lead senior teams; set KPIs, playbooks, and accountability across regions.
• Translate requirements into opportunities for product, engineering, legal and regulatory teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Business development

Partnerships

AI/Tech infra

Strategic planning

Education

MBA preferred

Degree in Business/Engineering/CS/AI

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance

At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether

Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power:

Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data:

Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education:

Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution:

At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

We are seeking an exceptional VP of Tech Expansion to lead the global adoption and commercial expansion of Tether’s technology ecosystem.

Reporting directly to the Chief Expansion Officer, this executive will oversee the expansion of current and future technologies across areas such as artificial intelligence, self-custodial infrastructure, peer-to-peer systems, and digital & financial infrastructure.

The VP will lead several senior professionals globally and teams responsible for expanding Tether’s different technology verticals, ensuring a coordinated global strategy and compelling propositions for major companies, institutions, and governments.

The VP will own the talent agenda for international expansion: recruiting, developing and motivating team members, and deepening the existing bench of global leaders across verticals.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring strong technology understanding, commercial judgment, executive presence, and global relationship-building capabilities. The ideal candidate can engage with CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, and government leaders, translate complex needs into technology solutions, and convert opportunities into major partnerships and deployments.

Equally important, the VP will turn these engagements into replicable, scalable products and playbooks, so that each deployment strengthens Tether's ability to enter the next market rather than remaining a one-off.

International travel is required.

Responsibilities

Global Strategy & Business Development

• Define and execute the global expansion strategy for Tether’s technology ecosystem.
• Establish priorities across current and future technology verticals.
• Identify high-potential markets, industries, partners, and use cases.
• Build relationships with CEOs, CTOs, CIOs, government leaders, and other senior stakeholders.
• Personally originate, structure, negotiate, and close major partnerships and deployments.
• Position Tether as a long-term technology and infrastructure partner.

Solutions & Execution

• Connect Tether’s different capabilities to develop tailored and integrated solutions.
• Translate market and partner requirements into clear opportunities for product and engineering teams.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external implementation partners from initial concept through deployment and scale.
• Ensure major projects are delivered on time, within budget, and against measurable objectives.
• Monitor solutionss performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans.

Leadership

• Lead the senior professionals and teams responsible for expanding Tether’s different technologies.
• Set clear priorities, KPIs, and accountability / monitoring frameworks.
• Build a high-performing global Tech Expansion organization.
• Ensure effective collaboration with regional Expansion, product, engineering, legal, and regulatory teams.
• Develop repeatable commercial and execution playbooks across technologies and markets.
• Identify issues requiring escalation and bring them to the Chief Expansion Officer with clear context and recommended options.

Strategic Representation

• Position Tether as a global leader in decentralized AI, resilient financial infrastructures, and user-centred technologies.
• Represent Tether in strategic engagements with major enterprises, institutions, governments, regulators, and industry leaders.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Tether’s technology vision at global conferences, industry forums and in front of global companies senior executives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience across enterprise technology, AI, digital infrastructure, fintech and digital assets, telecommunications, or technology business development, including senior leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of emerging technologies, decentralized infrastructure, and digital platforms.
• Proven experience originating, structuring, and closing major enterprise or government technology partnerships.
• Ability to engage credibly with C-suite executives, government leaders, and other senior decision-makers.
• Experience developing global go-to-market strategies across multiple technologies and markets. Strong leadership experience, including managing senior professionals and international teams.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to coordinate commercial, product, engineering, legal, regulatory, and implementation teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate effectively in fast-moving environments.
• Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, AI, or a related field, combining strong business expertise with a solid technology foundation; MBA preferred.
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures.
• An established global network across major enterprises, technology companies, financial institutions, and governments.

Nice to Have: Professional proficiency in three or more languages.

Important information for candidates

Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles:

• Apply only through our official channels.We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page:https://tether.recruitee.com/
• Verify the recruiter’s identity.All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.
• Be cautious of unusual communication methods.We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.
• Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to [e-mail].
• We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.