Web3 Engineering Manager - Backend

The Company

Our client is shaking up the DeFi game with a lending protocol that's redefining open, efficient, and resilient finance. Backed by big names like Ribbit Capital, a16z crypto, Coinbase Ventures, and more, they've raised $50M to fuel their mission. With over $3 billion in assets supplied and their permissionless protocol, hitting $2 billion in just six months, they're setting a new benchmark in DeFi lending.

The Role

We're looking for a Team Lead for our client's Infrastructure Team to spearhead a critical pillar of engineering organization. In this role, you'll lead a team of 8 engineers to build and maintain resilient, scalable infrastructure, including APIs, data pipelines, and backend systems, supporting one of the fastest-growing DeFi protocols. Working closely with the Head of Engineering, you'll align infrastructure goals with business priorities while mentoring and scaling a high-performing team in a highly technical, fast-paced environment.

Location

Fully Remote - You must be based in the United States or Europe

What You'll Do

• Foster a collaborative team environment, prioritizing collective success over individual achievements.
• Manage project priorities, address technical debt, and deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members to enhance their skills and promote a culture of growth.
• Monitor team health, identify misalignments or morale issues early, and address them effectively.
• Recruit, onboard, and build a world-class infrastructure team.
• Define clear objectives and metrics to measure team success.
• Guide the design of scalable and reliable systems supporting all Morpho products.
• Establish best practices for deployments, observability, and system reliability.
• Leverage deep blockchain knowledge to build data-intensive systems such as indexers and data warehouses.
• Balance agility with robust security and system performance.
• Design infrastructure with a long-term vision to scale with Morphos growth.
• Align technical decisions with business objectives to maximize value delivery.

What You Bring to the Table

• Crypto-native with proven experience leading Web3 infrastructure teams of 5+ engineers.
• Track record of building and scaling backend and infrastructure systems successfully.
• Expertise in incident management with the ability to lead effectively under pressure.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript (Rust is a plus), Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Deep understanding of blockchain technologies and EVM-based systems.
• Experience designing sustainable and scalable infrastructure architectures.
• Team-first mindset with humility and a collaborative approach.
• Strong communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passionate with evidence such as GitHub activity, side projects, or public talks

What You'll Get

• A salary of $250K - $300K / year + tokens
• Fully remote work
• Work in a highly stimulating environment alongside top-tier researchers and engineers in Crypto and DeFi, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions
• Participate in team events, including off-sites, bootcamps, and after-work gatherings, no matter where you're based in Europe or the US

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply and look forward to welcoming those who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive culture.