Director, Crypto Protocols

About the Company

Figure (NASDAQ: FIGR) is transforming capital markets through blockchain. We’ve reimagined how loans are originated, funded, and traded in secondary markets, combining blockchain’s transparency with AI-driven automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and delivery of PRIME through the Hastra protocol
• Design and build core protocol services across RWA DeFi, tokenization, settlement, and cross-chain infrastructure
• Own technical direction for new Hastra DeFi projects from design through production launch
• Develop production systems using Golang, Rust, Solidity, and related blockchain infrastructure
• Expand Hastra’s protocol footprint across Solana, Ethereum, and additional native chain ecosystems
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and protocol partners to define requirements and delivery plans
• Operate protocol infrastructure with strong monitoring, observability, and incident readiness
• Review architecture, code, and protocol design decisions for scalability and security
• Mentor engineers while remaining deeply hands-on in the codebase

Requirements

• At least 8 years of software engineering background in backend, blockchain, or distributed architectures
• Deep technical proficiency in Rust, Golang, and/or Solidity
• Direct experience with Ethereum and Solana native environments
• Proven track record in DeFi, smart contracts, token protocols, or cross-chain infrastructure
• Experience managing production environments with a focus on observability and incident response
• Ability to spearhead architectural decisions while writing high-quality code daily
• Excellent communication and technical trade-off analysis skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 100% employer-paid premiums for select plans
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and 401(k)
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• 11 observed holidays and PTO plan
• Up to 12 weeks of paid family leave
• Continuing education reimbursement