Chief Bitcoin Engineering & Platform Leader

Block; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 386,100 - 579,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Head of Bitcoin Engineering to lead the engineering team for Bitcoin products. In this executive role, you will define the vision and roadmap, collaborate across teams, and ensure the scalability and compliance of systems handling billions in assets. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in technology and a deep understanding of blockchain and Bitcoin systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technology.
• Proven track record in leading distributed teams.
• Strong executive presence to influence decisions.
• Proven experience with Bitcoin and blockchain technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering organization for Bitcoin initiatives.
• Define the technical vision for Bitcoin integration.
• Drive innovation in custody solutions and payment intelligence.
• Represent Block’s Bitcoin work in the community.

Skills

Leadership of large, distributed engineering teams

Cross-team collaboration

Deep technical understanding of Bitcoin

Track record of delivering consumer-scale products

Experience architecting custody systems

Influencing technical decisions

Job description

A leading financial technology company is seeking a Head of Bitcoin Engineering to lead the engineering team for Bitcoin products. In this executive role, you will define the vision and roadmap, collaborate across teams, and ensure the scalability and compliance of systems handling billions in assets. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in technology and a deep understanding of blockchain and Bitcoin systems.