Director of Engineering – Web3

We are seeking a Director of Engineering – Web3 to lead and scale our engineering organization while driving the development of secure, scalable, and innovative blockchain-based solutions.
This role requires a strong blend of technical leadership, architectural expertise, and strategic vision in Web3 and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performing engineering teams, defining technical direction, and ensuring alignment between business goals and engineering execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Leadership & Strategy
• Lead, manage, and scale engineering teams across Web3 and backend systems
• Define and execute the technical vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap
• Establish engineering best practices, standards, and governance
• Blockchain & Product Development
• Oversee development of blockchain-based solutions, including: Wallets
• Tokenization platforms
• Smart contracts
• Decentralized applications (dApps)
• Ensure system security, scalability, and performance optimization
• Architecture & Systems Design
• Design and review scalable distributed systems architecture
• Ensure alignment with cloud infrastructure and modern engineering practices
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate with product, design, and leadership teams to align technical execution with business objectives
• Act as a bridge between engineering and business stakeholders
• Delivery & Execution
• Drive Agile methodologies and ensure timely delivery of engineering milestones
• Monitor team performance, delivery timelines, and technical quality
• Team Development & Culture
• Mentor engineers and engineering managers
• Build a high-performance, ownership-driven engineering culture
• Support hiring and team expansion initiatives
• Innovation & Emerging Technologies
• Stay updated with trends in Web3, Blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering practices

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering, including leadership roles
• Proven experience managing and scaling engineering teams
• Strong expertise in Web3 / Blockchain technologies
• Experience designing and implementing scalable distributed systems
• Strong understanding of system architecture and cloud infrastructure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Technical Skills

• Smart Contracts (Solidity or similar)
• Ethereum / EVM or other blockchain ecosystems
• Tokenization, wallets, and decentralized systems
• Distributed systems architecture
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
• DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines

Good to Have

• Exposure to AI / Machine Learning systems
• Experience with DeFi, NFTs, or Web3 ecosystems
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and automation tools
• Prior experience in a startup or high-growth environment

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and decision-making ability
• Strategic thinking with execution focus
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Strong ownership and accountability mindset

What We're Looking For

• A decisive leader who takes ownership and drives outcomes
• A visionary thinker who can translate ideas into execution
• Someone who can effectively bridge business goals with technical strategy
• Passion for building in Web3 and emerging technologies

Position: Director of Engineering – Web3
Location: Onsite/Remote
Experience: 12+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time

About TekHQS
TekHQS is a global technology and AI-driven solutions company delivering scalable SaaS, Cloud, AI/ML, Blockchain/Web3, DevOps, and enterprise software solutions to startups and enterprise clients worldwide.
With a team of 300+ professionals across the USA, UK, UAE, Qatar, Pakistan, and India, we specialize in building high-performance digital products across Logistics, FinTech, Healthcare, and emerging technology sectors.
At TekHQS, we foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous growth — empowering our teams to build impactful technology that drives real business transformation

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