Head of Engineering (Tech Lead)

ONDEMANDTALENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Remote; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DeFi protocol company is seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering to spearhead the development of innovative blockchain products. This strategic role involves leading high-performing teams and technical architecture for various DeFi solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering and a solid background in Web3 infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in DeFi protocols or Web3 infrastructure.
• Broad technical expertise across backend, smart contracts, and DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Architect secure, scalable, and performant solutions.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a distributed team of engineers.

Skills

Blockchain architecture

Smart contract interaction

Web3 infrastructure

Technical leadership

Team management

Job description

About the Company:
We are a rapidly growing DeFi protocol building core infrastructure for the next generation of decentralized finance. Backed by leading global Web3 investors, our platform has secured over $400 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and serves nearly a million users. We specialize in lending and liquid staking solutions, delivering high-performance, secure, and user-friendly DeFi products. Join us as we shape the future of finance through cutting-edge blockchain innovation.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Head of Engineering (Tech Lead) to lead the development of our multi-product DeFi ecosystem. This is a strategic leadership role for an experienced engineer with a strong background in shipping complex blockchain products and managing high-performing engineering teams. You will play a critical role in shaping technical architecture, driving product delivery, and setting engineering standards across our suite of DeFi products—including lending, liquid staking, perpetuals, and aggregators.

Location:

• Remote: Shenzhen or Chengdu (1 position)
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and own the end-to-end software development lifecycle across all product lines.
• Architect secure, scalable, and performant solutions for a multi-product DeFi platform.
• Manage, mentor, and grow a distributed team of engineers (backend, frontend, smart contracts, infra).
• Align closely with product, design, and leadership to define and execute the technical roadmap.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and security.
• Provide technical leadership in design, decision-making, and cross-system integration.
Remain hands-on when needed—especially in mission-critical or complex areas of development.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in a leadership or tech lead role.
• Proven experience delivering and scaling DeFi protocols or Web3 infrastructure products .
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture , smart contract interaction, and on-chain data models.
• Broad technical expertise across backend systems, smart contracts, frontend frameworks, and DevOps.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of aligning cross-functional teams under tight timelines.
• Deep knowledge of Web3 infrastructure, security best practices, and decentralized systems.