About Figure
Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’re proving that blockchain isn’t just theory - it’s powering real products used by hundreds of thousands of consumers and institutions.
By combining blockchain’s transparency and efficiency with AI-driven automation, we’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets. From faster processing times to lower costs and reduced bias, our technology is helping borrowers, investors, and financial institutions achieve better outcomes.
Together with our 170+ partners, we’ve originated over $22 billion in home equity loans (HELOCs) on our blockchain-native platform, making Figure the largest non-bank provider of home equity financing in the U.S. Figure’s ecosystem also includes YLDS, an SEC-registered yield-bearing stablecoin that operates as a tokenized money market fund, and several other products and platforms that are reshaping consumer finance and capital markets.
We’re proud to be recognized as one of Forbes’ Most Innovative Fintech Startups in 2025 and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Finance and Personal Finance.
About the Role
Figure is seeking a Director, Crypto Protocols, to spearhead the rollout of PRIME. As the foundational protocol for Hastra.io, PRIME is a premier RWA DeFi token, and this position is central to Figure's mission to integrate institutional assets with crypto-native frameworks.
In this capacity, you will drive the technical strategy and architectural execution for Hastra's burgeoning DeFi projects across Ethereum, Solana, and subsequent networks. Designed for a team leader who excels in the codebase, the role is approximately 90% engineering and 10% administration, prioritizing active development over detached oversight.
Collaborating with security, infrastructure, and protocol partners, you will build resilient, production-ready systems. We seek a computer science expert dedicated to building meaningful financial technology. You should value clear communication, lean, non-bureaucratic processes, and the ability to deliver high-quality work on tight, predictable schedules.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the architecture and delivery of PRIME through the Hastra protocol.
- Design and build core protocol services across RWA DeFi, tokenization, settlement, and cross-chain infrastructure.
- Own technical direction for new Hastra DeFi projects, from early design through production launch.
- Develop production systems using Golang, Rust, Solidity, and related blockchain infrastructure.
- Expand Hastra’s protocol footprint across Solana, Ethereum, and additional native chain ecosystems.
- Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and protocol partners to define requirements, timelines, and delivery plans.
- Communicate clearly with leadership and stakeholders, including practical timeline estimates and tradeoff analysis.
- Operate protocol infrastructure with strong monitoring, observability, and incident readiness using tools such as Datadog, Hypernative, and other DeFi monitoring platforms.
- Review architecture, code, vendor integrations, and protocol design decisions for scalability, security, and maintainability.
- Mentor engineers while remaining deeply hands-on in the codebase.
What We Look For
- At least 8 years of software engineering background, focusing on the development of production-ready backend, blockchain, or distributed architectures.
- Deep technical proficiency in Rust, Golang, and/or Solidity.
- Direct experience with Ethereum and Solana native environments; familiarity with other blockchain ecosystems is advantageous.
- Proven track record in DeFi, smart contracts, token protocols, cross-chain infrastructure, or institutional-grade crypto trading and settlement systems.
- Skilled at managing production environments with a focus on observability, alerting, monitoring, and disciplined incident response.
- Capacity to spearhead architectural decisions while maintaining a daily commitment to writing high-quality code.
- Excellent communication abilities, including effectively coordinating with vendors, evaluating technical trade-offs, and providing realistic timeline estimates.
- A high-ownership, low-ego approach to work with a strong drive to ship products.
- A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline like Computer Science is preferred, though we value significant practical experience over formal credentials.
Salary
- Base Compensation Range: $174,240-$261,360/yr
- 25% annual bonus target, paid quarterly
- Company equity in the form of RSUs
This is the compensation range for the role in the United States. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, internal equity, and evolving business needs. While most offers are generally made within the middle of the range, final compensation is determined based on the factors above.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and their dependents on select plans
Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), and commuter benefits
Employer-paid life and disability insurance
11 observed holidays and PTO plan
Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
Continuing education reimbursement
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Figure will not sponsor work visas for this position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Skills Required
- At least 8 years of software engineering experience focused on production-ready backend, blockchain, or distributed architectures.
- Deep technical proficiency in Rust, Golang, and/or Solidity.
- Direct experience with Ethereum and Solana native environments.
- Proven track record in DeFi, smart contracts, token protocols, cross-chain infrastructure, or institutional-grade crypto trading/settlement systems.
- Experience operating production environments with observability, alerting, monitoring, and disciplined incident response (examples: Datadog, Hypernative).
- Ability to lead architectural decisions while remaining hands-on and writing high-quality code daily.
- Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.
- Excellent communication skills, including vendor coordination, trade-off analysis, and realistic timeline estimates.
- Familiarity with other blockchain ecosystems beyond Ethereum and Solana.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
Figure Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Figure and has not been reviewed or approved by Figure.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is fully employer‑paid on select plans for employees and dependents, alongside company‑paid life and disability insurance and mental‑health support. This breadth and low out‑of‑pocket cost are highlighted as standout aspects of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is positioned as flexible with generous PTO, paid holidays, and sick time. Paid family leave is available for both birthing and non‑birthing parents.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered with renewal grants and the option to take performance bonuses as equity. This structure signals accessible ownership across roles.
Figure Insights
What We Do
Figure has applied blockchain technology across a series of real-world applications that are delivering real and immediate value to everyday consumers across sectors, including loan origination, private company cap table and fund management, security markets and payments. Figure has and continues to develop innovative products and services that seek to bypass traditional incumbents within the financial services industry. Simply put, Figure is delivering on the promise of blockchain technology. Over $15B in transactions have been conducted on the Provenance Blockchain, a layer 1 designed for financial services, built and deployed by Figure. As one of the first lenders to fully use blockchain technology, Figure is driving adoption across the lending ecosystem and providing stakeholders the benefit of an immutable record of asset ownership on the Provenance Blockchain. Figure’s HELOC product has enabled over 85,000 households across 45 states to unlock a combined $6 billion in equity from their homes. These lines of credit give people the opportunity to fund home improvement projects, secondary education, and more. Figure is a regulatory powerhouse, boasting over 200 lending, servicing and money transmission licenses, SEC approval as an Alternative Trading System, and FINRA approved broker-dealer status. While some fintech companies aim to compete with traditional banks, Figure has stuck to expanding use cases for blockchain in finance and creating tech-enabled solutions for deep financial change in the markets. The company's iterative approach to product development has helped it to meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Why Work With Us
Figure creates tech-enabled, cutting-edge solutions for deep financial change, meeting the evolving needs of its customers. As the only firm leveraging blockchain technology to create real-world applications and immediate value to everyday consumers, Figure is effectively bridging the gap between the digital asset and traditional finance spaces.
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