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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