VP of Engineering

Relay

104d

About The Position

We're seeking an exceptional VP of Engineering to lead our technical organization and drive the next phase of cross-chain infrastructure development across our developer platform and cross-chain relayer. You'll be responsible for scaling our engineering team, establishing technical vision for core backend engineering team, and ensuring we continue to deliver the most efficient and reliable cross-chain payments system in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of blockchain interoperability while leading a world-class engineering organization at the forefront of chain abstraction technology.

Requirements

• 15+ years of software engineering experience with 6+ years in senior leadership roles
• 3+ years of hands-on experience building cross-chain protocols or blockchain infrastructure
• Deep expertise in intent-based protocols, relayer networks, and cross-chain messaging
• Strong understanding of bridge architectures and the transaction supply chain
• Experience with multi-chain development across EVM, Solana, Bitcoin, and emerging L2 ecosystems
• Proven track record of building and scaling engineering teams
• Experience managing complex technical roadmaps
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with enterprise clients and partners
• Experience with high-availability systems and payments-grade infrastructure

Responsibilities

• Lead development of our cross-chain payments system that enables rapid chain expansion and maximizes capital efficiency and instant cross-chain relaying
• Oversee the technical strategy of our relaying infrastructure and platform services
• Drive technical decisions around settlement mechanisms, batching optimizations, and capital efficiency improvements
• Ensure protocol security through comprehensive testing, audits, and formal verification processes
• Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing engineering team of 10+ engineers
• Establish engineering culture focused on reliability, efficiency, and user experience
• Recruit top talent across protocol development, infrastructure, and full-stack engineering
• Foster collaboration with product, business development, and partnership teams
• Deliver payments-grade UX with minimal latency and maximum reliability for enterprise clients
• Scale infrastructure to handle growing transaction volume across multiple blockchain networks
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and incident response procedures
• Manage relationships with chain partners, auditors, and infrastructure providers

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Annual company offsite
• Unlimited PTO policy with encouraged minimum of 2 weeks annually
• Remote-first culture with emphasis on asynchronous communication and flexibility
• Opportunity to lead the future of blockchain interoperability and chain abstraction

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees