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Block · 2 days ago

Head of Bitcoin Engineering

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$386K/yr - $579K/yr

15+ years exp

Block is a technology company focused on increasing access to the global economy. As the Head of Bitcoin Engineering, you will lead the engineering organization responsible for all of Block’s bitcoin-based products, guiding a large team to deliver scalable and compliant systems that make Bitcoin accessible to millions.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering organization powering all Bitcoin-related initiatives across Block’s ecosystems

Define the technical vision and roadmap for Bitcoin integration across payments, custody, and self-custody products, aligning with Block’s broader mission of economic empowerment

Partner with the CashApp and Square team to deliver Bitcoin related features, product and services

Build upon Block’s position as one of the largest operators on the Lightning Network, enabling low-cost, real-time Bitcoin transactions for millions of users

Drive innovation in secure custody solutions, AI-driven payment intelligence, stablecoin interoperability, and decentralized identity (DID) frameworks

Partner closely with product, compliance, and security teams to ensure the safe and compliant expansion of Bitcoin features across regulated markets

Champion scalability, resilience, and availability across systems handling billions in digital assets and payments

Build and nurture a world-class engineering culture grounded in technical excellence, open collaboration, and accountability

Serve as a public-facing technical ambassador, representing Block’s Bitcoin work across the open-source, crypto, and engineering communities

Qualification

BitcoinBlockchain protocolsCryptographyFinancial infrastructureDistributed engineering leadershipConsumer-scale productsInstitutional-grade custodyExecutive presenceRegulatory familiarityOpen-source involvementInterest in AI innovationsCross-team collaboration

Required

15+ years of experience in technology, including extensive leadership of large, distributed engineering teams

Demonstrated excellence in cross-team collaboration, with experience building systems and relationships that align large, distributed teams and accelerate decision-making

Deep technical understanding of Bitcoin, blockchain protocols, cryptography, and financial infrastructure systems

Proven track record of delivering consumer-scale financial or crypto products used by millions globally

Experience architecting institutional-grade custody or wallet systems safeguarding billions in assets

Demonstrated ability to lead organizations spanning multiple geographies and time zones

A thought leader in the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystems, engaged in the ongoing evolution of decentralized financial technology

Strong executive presence and ability to influence technical and strategic decisions at the highest level

Familiarity with the unique regulatory, reliability, and trust challenges associated with serving both banked and underbanked populations

Preferred

Experience in fintech, payments, or crypto infrastructure at scale

Prior involvement in open-source Bitcoin or Lightning development

Deep interest in emerging innovations such as AI-powered agents, stablecoin settlement, and decentralized identity

Benefits

Remote work

Medical insurance

Flexible time off

Retirement savings plans

Modern family planning

Company

Block

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Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.

Founded in 1990

Oakland, California, US

10001+ employees

https://block.xyz/

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