Vice President, DeFi Product Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically driven individual with deep expertise in blockchain engineering to join Fidelity Digital Asset Management. This role is ideal for a hands-on expert who thrives in architecting and deploying advanced blockchain solutions, smart contracts that support Research, Trading, Risk, and Operations. You will serve as a senior technical authority, driving innovation and ensuring the robustness of our digital asset infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Architect and oversee the development of blockchain-based systems and smart contracts across EVM, Solana, and Cosmos SDK platforms; Lead technical design and implementation of crypto infrastructure, including secure deployment pipelines, testing frameworks, and audit processes; Conduct deep technical reviews and audits of smart contracts, ensuring security, scalability, and compliance with DeFi standards; Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, protocols, and tooling to enhance Fidelity’s digital asset capabilities; Serve as a technical liaison across engineering, trading, and risk teams to ensure seamless integration of blockchain systems into core workflows; Drive the design and implementation of tokenization frameworks, on-chain asset lifecycle management, and cross-chain interoperability solutions; Lead evaluation and integration of DeFi protocols, staking infrastructure, liquidity solutions, and institutional-grade custody platforms; Establish best practices for blockchain security, smart contract governance, protocol monitoring, threat detection, and incident response

Requirements

4+ years of hands-on experience in blockchain engineering, smart contract development, or crypto infrastructure, with a strong track record of technical delivery; Deep understanding of EVM/SVM architecture, token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, SPL), and DeFi primitives; Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Python, Solidity, and JavaScript/TypeScript; Experience with smart contract frameworks and tools such as Hardhat & Foundary; Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and mentor senior engineers in a collaborative, high-performance environment; Hands-on experience with Solana development concepts including Anchor Framework, SPL token integrations, Program Derived Addresses (PDAs), and Cross-Program Invocations (CPIs); Strong knowledge of DeFi ecosystems including AMMs, lending protocols, liquid staking, yield generation, oracle networks, and tokenization platforms; Expertise in smart contract security reviews, threat modeling, protocol risk assessments, and secure software development practices for institutional digital asset products

Benefits

Bonus or other variable compensation; Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support; Market-leading retirement; Generous paid time off and parental leave; Charitable giving employee match program; Educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career