R&d Team Leader Staking & Defi jobs at Fireblocks in Israel, Tel Aviv-yafo

What You'll Do

• Build, lead and hire a team of Fullstack engineers from scratch.
• Create and launch advanced threat detection solutions to address non-human identity compromises, user attestation, and anomaly detection.
• Become a subject matter expert and collaborate closely with Product, Research, Design, and Data teams to deliver new products from concept to launch.
• Partner with strategic customers and the Fireblocks sales team to ensure the product meets real-world needs.

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience as an R&D team lead at a cybersecurity company - must
• 4+ years of hands-on technical experience in software engineering, research, or cyber operations - must
• Proven experience in building teams and developing products from the ground up.
• Experience in Full-Stack development with Node.js, TypeScript and ReactJS building scalable applications in a cloud environment - highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrating cloud-native solutions
• Extensive background and experience in cybersecurity, with a strong focus on threat detection methodologies, tools, and techniques.

Step into a role where no two days are the same. You’ll design
scalable architectures, explore the cutting edge of blockchain technologies, and transform complexity into simplicity for our customers. This position will challenge you to:

• Research and integrate emerging blockchain protocols and DeFi innovations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create seamless experiences that bridge the gap between complexity and usability.
• Be part of a team that turns intricate systems into intuitive solutions for users worldwide.

• 7+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer .
• A proven track record of researching and integrating new technologies.
• Expertise in writing code within Agile environments, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• A security-first mindset , always prioritizing robustness and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js - advantage.
• Experience with C++ is a plus.
• Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency technology is a major advantage .

At Fireblocks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Web3. The challenges you’ll tackle are hard but rewarding — and every solution you deliver will help empower people and organizations to participate in the decentralized future.

Step into a role where no two days are the same. You’ll design
scalable architectures, explore the cutting edge of blockchain technologies, and transform complexity into simplicity for our customers. This position will challenge you to:

• Research and integrate emerging blockchain protocols and DeFi innovations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create seamless experiences that bridge the gap between complexity and usability.
• Be part of a team that turns intricate systems into intuitive solutions for users worldwide.

• 7+ years of experience as a developer.
• A proven track record of researching and integrating new technologies.
• Expertise in writing code within Agile environments, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• A security-first mindset , always prioritizing robustness and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and React .
• Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency technology is a major advantage .

At Fireblocks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Web3. The challenges you’ll tackle are hard but rewarding — and every solution you deliver will help empower people and organizations to participate in the decentralized future.

Our team tackles some of the most intellectually stimulating challenges in fintech:

• Modernizing critical financial infrastructure while maintaining 24/7 operations with zero disruption to billions in transaction volume
• Maintaining near-zero tolerance for bugs when dealing with high-value financial operations
• Deep understanding of core blockchain protocols and their integration with enterprise-grade infrastructure

What You'll Do:

• Lead through influence—your expertise will carry weight across teams, shaping how we approach our toughest technical challenges.
• Architect and deliver mission-critical components that power billions in digital asset transactions.
• Mentor and share your hard-earned wisdom through code reviews, pair programming, and technical deep dives.
• Balance pragmatism with vision—make smart trade-offs to deliver incremental value while steadily advancing toward our next-gen architecture goals.
• Navigate the practical realities of evolving critical systems without disruption, finding the sweet spot between technical elegance and business continuity.

What You'll Bring:

• 10+ years as Backend engineer, proficient in a wide range of programming languages and versatile programming skills (ability to adapt to any language or technology stack as needed).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Experience and passion for transforming and modernizing mission-critical production with minimal disruption - Advantage.
• Experience with blockchain or cryptocurrency - Advantage.

Join us in this dynamic role where you'll lead and build a team that's revolutionizing how our customers engage with DeFi. You will be spearheading the design of scalable architectures and exploring the forefront of blockchain technologies to simplify complex processes for our customers, all while fostering the growth and development of your team members.
This position will challenge you to:

• Lead a team that turns intricate systems into intuitive solutions for users worldwide.
• Research and integrate emerging blockchain protocols and DeFi innovations.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to create seamless experiences that bridge the gap between complexity and usability.

• 3+ Years of experience as a team leader.
• 7+ years of experience as a developer.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js
• Strong proficiency in designing and implementing backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrating cloud-native solutions
• Expertise in writing code within Agile environments, leveraging CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science
• A proven track record of researching and integrating new technologies.
• A security-first mindset, always prioritizing robustness and reliability.
• Hands-on experience with React - an advantage.
• Familiarity with blockchain or cryptocurrency technology is a major advantage.