Head of engineering

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Aug 06

Head of Engineering – Candidate Profile Summary

We’re looking for a hands-on backend engineering leader who can architect, build, and manage the core infrastructure for L7 — a custodial yield strategy exchange.

Must-Have Capabilities:

  • Strong backend experience (Node.js, Go, Rust, or TypeScript)
  • Built systems handling custody, internal ledgers, or DeFi strategy execution
  • Deep understanding of DeFi protocols and cross-chain flows
  • Experience with offchain execution of onchain interactions (e.g., bots, scripts)
  • Has led or contributed to small, high-output engineering teams

Ideal Background:

  • Former lead/staff engineer at a crypto exchange, DeFi aggregator, or protocol
  • Familiar with protocol integrations (Aave, Uniswap, etc.) and solver/RFQ models
  • Experience with system reliability, user balance tracking, and API/backend design

This person:

  • Can own architecture and team delivery
  • Operates independently with low overhead
  • Startup-fit: can work fast, make tradeoffs, and build under ambiguity

This person will lead the backend buildout (ledger, strategy execution, custody, and RFQ) and manage a growing engineering team. Hiring the right person here is critical for delivery speed, scalability, and product integrity.

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