As the DeFi Technical Lead, you will drive the end-to-end design and development of multi-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, including Real World Assets (RWA), lending protocols, DEXs, and yield aggregators. You will define technical architecture, ensure smart contract security, and lead cross-chain deployment strategies to build a scalable and secure DeFi ecosystem. You will collaborate closely with product, security, and infrastructure teams, set technical best practices, and play a key role in shaping the future of our DeFi platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the technical roadmap and architecture for DeFi products, including smart contracts, backend services, and frontend integration.
- Lead the design and implementation of multi-chain DeFi applications and ensure cross-chain liquidity and asset interoperability.
- Oversee smart contract security, audits, and monitoring frameworks.
- Translate financial models into executable on-chain logic in collaboration with product, risk, and compliance teams.
- Mentor team members and establish technical standards and best practices.
- Stay current with DeFi innovations and continuously enhance team capability and protocol competitiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Information Security, or related disciplines.
- 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in blockchain/DeFi and 2+ years in team leadership.
- Expertise in Solidity or Rust, with a strong understanding of EVM and DeFi protocol mechanics.
- Experience leading or contributing to DeFi projects such as RWA, lending, DEXs, or yield aggregators.
- Strong contract security awareness and knowledge of common vulnerabilities and defenses.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Possess systematic thinking and the ability to solve complex problems under high-pressure circumstances.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with non-EVM chains (Solana, Sui, TON, etc.).
- Background in leading exchanges or major DeFi protocols.
- Fluent in both English and Chinese; experience supporting global business is preferred.
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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