Menyala is hiring a Web3 VP of Engineering (Payments/FinTech)
Compensation: $63k - $67k estimated
Location: Remote
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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