Senior Director of Engineering

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At the heart of this mission is the Canton Network – the blockchain purpose-built for institutional finance.

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Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Zurich, Budapest, Hong Kong, and Sydney, we are on a mission to transform finance. /p pIf you’re interested in playing a crucial role at the intersection of traditional and crypto‑capital markets and want to help bring the next trillion dollars of finance on‑chain, join us. /p h3Job Requirements /h3 ul liProven Leadership: 12+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role (Director, Senior Director, VP level, or CTO) managing multi‑disciplinary, global teams of 50+. /li liOperational Rigor: A track record of professionalizing and building efficient engineering organizations, implementing consistent planning processes, and delivering complex, multi‑stakeholder projects on time. /li liTechnical Background: Deep technical roots and credibility to engage as a peer with world‑class engineers and architects, while operating primarily at the organisational and delivery level.

As the team is led out of Zurich, Switzerland, you need to be there too. You will manage the end‑to‑end delivery machine, scale a world‑class global team, and ensure that our engineering processes are as robust and reliable as the financial systems we are building.

You will inherit a capable but fast‑growing engineering organization and will be expected to bring process rigor, clear delivery visibility, and a scalable talent framework within your first year. /p ul liManaging the Delivery Process ul liExecution Planning: Own and operate the engineering planning and delivery process, ensuring that priorities are agreed among the main stakeholders (PM, CTO, directors, team leads, and other stakeholders) and translated into realistic, well‑defined, and trackable delivery plans. /li liRelease and Quality Management: Ensuring high‑quality software reaches the market predictably. /li liServices and Infrastructure: Ensure availability and reliability of our frontend and backend service offerings to the market. /li liOperational Reporting: Organise and manage the regular reporting process to provide transparency and keep all stakeholders informed. /li liRisk Resolution: Identify, communicate, and resolve risks before they impact delivery dates, clients, or opportunities. /li /ul /li liManaging People and Talent ul liScaling the Team: Drive the hiring strategy and execution to attract top‑tier global talent across our engineering hubs. /li liCareer Development: Define and manage the frameworks for career advancement, reviews, promotions, and compensation adjustments. /li liMentoring Culture: Operationalize the engineering values and architectural principles defined by the CTO into daily behaviors, team norms, and leadership practices.

Coach Engineering Managers and Directors to become better leaders and build a high‑accountability, collaborative environment. /li liConflict Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve people problems and team dynamics to maintain a healthy, collaborative, and high‑accountability environment. /li /ul /li liInfrastructure, Security Budget ul liEngineering Infrastructure: Supervise the engineering tools and infrastructure to ensure they are efficient, consistent, and cost‑effective. /li liFinancial Stewardship: Own the engineering budget, including cloud costs, travel, salaries, and external vendor contracts. /li liSecurity Posture: Ensure ongoing commitment to operational security and professionalism, maintaining a credible and reliable posture for the world’s largest financial institutions. /li /ul /li /ul h3Job Benefits /h3 ul liWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of our team members.

Health and insurance benefits vary by region to ensure local relevance and compliance, and may include medical, dental, and vision coverage. /li liDigital Asset is an equal‑opportunity employer.

DA also offers family‑friendly benefits in addition to flexible work arrangements. /li /ul /p ph3About Digital Asset the Canton Network /h3 pDigital Asset builds the technologies that are reshaping the foundations of financial markets.

Our mission is to create the world’s most trusted, privacy-enabled, and interoperable digital infrastructure for global finance. Uniquely combining privacy, compliance, and scalability, Canton enables real‑time, secure settlement across multiple asset classes.

Governed by the Canton Foundation with participation from leading financial institutions, it is the proven link between the promise of blockchain and the power of global finance.

Familiarity with functional programming, distributed systems, or critical financial software is a major plus. /li liHigh‑Stakes Environment Credibility: Demonstrated experience delivering software in regulated, security‑sensitive, or mission‑critical environments — with the operational judgment to maintain reliability and compliance standards expected by Tier‑1 financial institutions. /li liCommunication: Exceptional ability to communicate complex delivery status and risks to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders (including Board/Investors). /li liStrategic Partnership: Experience partnering effectively with a visionary CTO and a commercial CPO to balance technical debt, innovation, and market speed. /li liEducation: Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field; or equivalent demonstrable experience. /li liLocation: Based in Zurich, Switzerland. /li /ul h3Job Responsibilities /h3 pReporting to the CTO, the Senior Director of Engineering serves as the operational heart and delivery driver of our engineering organization.

While our CTO focuses on the technical soul, core architecture, and long‑term innovation, you will be responsible for building and running the high‑performance engine that turns that vision into reality. This is a role for a “Leader of Leaders” who thrives on operational excellence.

You will partner closely with the CTO (Technical Strategy) and the CPO (Product Market Fit) to ensure Digital Asset continues to build the industry standard for Real World Assets.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If and as required by applicable law, all persons hired to work at Digital Asset will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the location for which they have an offer to work and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification documents upon hire.

Applicants with disabilities who require accommodation should contact /li liAs part of our commitment to equal opportunity, Digital Asset believes that all employees should receive equal pay for equal work and is committed to this principle in its pay structure.