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Web3 VP of Engineering (Payments/FinTech)

What is Xweave? Xweave is a cross-border payments orchestration platform bridging regulated fiat rails with non-custodial stablecoin infrastructure. We connect to multiple licensed Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) to provide programmable, asset-agnostic money movement across borders. Our backend leverages Node.js, Temporal, and PostgreSQL to ensure resilience, compliance, and scalability.   What is the role? We're looking for a VP of Engineering to lead our technical strategy, scale our systems, and grow our team as we expand across emerging payment corridors.   Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture

Own and evolve the overall technical architecture of the platform, including orchestration workflows, blockchain integrations, and API services. Make build vs. buy decisions and maintain a strong posture on system reliability, security, and scalability.

Roadmap & Strategy

Partner with Product and Business teams to define the technical roadmap aligned with our cross-border expansion strategy. Prioritize engineering initiatives based on impact, risk, and resource availability.

Due Diligence & Compliance Support

Act as the technical point of contact during investor or partner due diligence processes. Prepare documentation and walkthroughs related to infrastructure, security, scalability, and integration capabilities.

Third-Party Integrations

Manage technical priorities and integration sequencing for partner APIs—including VASPs, fiat on/off ramps, and financial data providers. Ensure API connectors are robust, monitored, and compliant with partner SLAs and regulatory requirements.

Team Building & Hiring

Lead hiring, onboarding, and career development for engineers across backend, devops, and QA. Foster a strong engineering culture with a focus on quality, velocity, and collaboration.

Execution & Delivery

Oversee sprint planning, velocity tracking, and release processes. Ensure high standards of testing, observability, and developer productivity.

  Requirements

8+ years in software engineering, with at least 2-3 years in a technical leadership or head-of-eng role. Proven track record in designing distributed systems, preferably in fintech, payments, or blockchain infrastructure. Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams in a high-growth environment. Familiarity with our stack: Node.js, Temporal, PostgreSQL, Docker, and blockchain/web3 APIs.

  Nice to Have

Experience with cross-border payments, VASPs, or stablecoin settlements. Exposure to compliance, data privacy, and security frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, MAS PS Act). Background in startup environments or zero-to-one product launches.

  Why Join Xweave

Help shape the future of programmable, borderless money. Collaborate with top-tier partners across Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Lead a mission-driven team building modern payment rails for underserved markets.

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