Technical Lead - Remote

Overview

Defuse Labs develops NEAR Intents to enable seamless cross-chain interactions in an automated world — connecting AI, services, and financial applications. At Defuse Labs we design intent-driven liquidity layers, where smart contracts breathe, AI transacts and chains sync in real-time. With expertise in AI, cryptography, and decentralized finance, our team is redefining how intelligent agents interact across blockchain networks.

In Short

• Lead the development of the Solver network core infrastructure.
• Architect algorithms and infrastructure for solver competition and intent execution.
• Ensure performance and reliability in decentralized environments.
• Collaborate with teams to align capabilities with product roadmaps.
• Shape economic models and competition mechanisms for Solver participation.
• Balance leadership with hands-on coding and prototyping.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Expertise in distributed systems and large-scale infrastructure.
• Familiarity with smart contracts and cryptoeconomics.
• Fluency in Typescript and Go; Rust experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead distributed engineering teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort in ambiguity.

Benefits

• Be part of a smart and fun team striving for industry excellence.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technologies in blockchain and AI.
• Flexible working environment.