Invesco is hiring a Senior Blockchain Technical Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the firm's digital asset strategy. This individual will lead the technical assessment and integration of blockchain infrastructure and smart contract platforms to support new product offerings.
What You'll Do
- Lead the technical evaluation and integration of blockchain infrastructure and smart contract platforms
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and implement digital asset strategies
- Participate in the design and development of new digital asset products and capabilities
- Assess and manage relationships with external technology partners and vendors
- Conduct technical due diligence on emerging blockchain technologies and tools
- Support the development of secure and scalable infrastructure including wallets, key management, and custody solutions
What We're Looking For
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering or technology leadership roles
- Background in blockchain or Web3 companies, focused on infrastructure and smart contract development
- Experience working with JSON-RPC APIs to interact with blockchain nodes and using Web3 libraries (e.g., web3.js, ethers.js) to build and test blockchain integrations
- Strong track record of collaborating with product and business teams to deliver technology solutions
- Experience leading technical assessments and implementations of distributed ledger technologies
- Proficiency in smart contract development using Solidity, Rust, or other smart contract languages
- Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, infrastructure, and tooling
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholder groups
- Highly motivated self-starter with a growth mindset, strong initiative, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with financial services or product development in a financial context is preferred
Technical Stack
- JSON-RPC APIs
- web3.js
- ethers.js
- Solidity
- Rust
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely across the Product Division and with key business stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health & wellbeing benefits
- Parental Leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Compensation: $180,000-$200,000 year for New York City
Work Mode
This role follows a hybrid work schedule.
Invesco's culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, or veteran status.
