Head of Blockchain Engineering

Confidential • phoenix, maricopa county, az • Posted June 14, 2026

About the Role

Head of Blockchain Engineering

About the Company

Well-funded blockchain technology company

Industry
Information Technology and Services

Type
Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head of Blockchain Engineering to take on a pivotal role in the development of a ZK-native, privacy-preserving Layer 2 infrastructure. The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end technical stack, from protocol design to production rollout, and will work closely with cryptography and product teams to ensure the delivery of a high-performance zkEVM-based ledger. Key responsibilities include leading the engineering for a Layer 2 rollup, building and scaling a performant zkEVM with privacy guarantees, and optimizing zk circuits and prover performance. The role also involves recruiting, mentoring, and managing a multi-domain engineering team, as well as driving key d...