Remote Web3 Technical Lead - DeFi

Description:

• Tezos is an open-source blockchain known for its flexibility, security, and unique self-evolving capabilities.
• The company is scaling a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 2 designed to host the next generation of decentralized applications, with a strong focus on DeFi.
• The DeFi team is responsible for the balance and attractiveness of the Tezos DeFi ecosystem.
• As a Web3 Technical Lead, you will ensure the technical success of DeFi projects built by external partners on the infrastructure.
• The role requires a deep understanding of the entire dApp stack, including oracles, node providers, and bridges.
• The position can be based in either London or Paris offices or remotely within a 3-hour timezone of these locations.
• Responsibilities include advising senior management, collaborating with dapps engineering teams, improving security, and participating in community discussions.

Requirements:

• A deep understanding of DeFi protocols such as AMMs, staking, lending, liquid staking, and tokenomics is required.
• A solid grasp of Layer 2 concepts including rollups, bridging, transaction lifecycle, and user experience tradeoffs is necessary.
• Familiarity with a wide array of EVM infrastructure projects, including bridges, node providers, tooling, automation, oracles, and auditors is essential.
• Proven experience in reviewing smart contracts in a production-grade DeFi context, with familiarity in Solidity and the EVM developer ecosystem (Hardhat, Foundry, OpenZeppelin) is required.
• Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to both developers and product stakeholders are necessary.
• A passion for Web3 and the decentralized finance movement is essential.
• Nice to have: Experience in DevRel / DevOps / Front-end roles, previous open-source contributions, familiarity with multi-chain deployments, and knowledge of off-chain scripting.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with substantial incentive schemes is offered.
• A generous long-term incentive plan (LTIP) in tez tokens is included.
• A hybrid working environment is provided.
• Daily lunch is provided in-office.
• Commuter costs reimbursement of up to £2,700 annually is available.
• A 20-day policy for working abroad is included.
• 25 days of paid holiday plus your birthday off are offered.
• Enhanced parental and adoption leave is provided.
• Pension contributions are double matched (up to 10%).
• Private medical and travel insurance with mental health support is included.
• A learning and development program is available.
• Life assurance of 5x base salary is provided.