Engineering Lead - Fintech

About Polygon LabsPolygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the Agglayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the Agglayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Agglayer CDK, Polygon PoS & Katana. Your RoleAs the founding Engineering Lead for the Polygon Fintech Labs team, you’ll own the technical vision for our application layer's suite of products. You’ll be the architect behind the MVP and will operate like a startup CTO, working closely with product and design from day one. If you’re excited about abstracting Web3 complexity to unlock everyday utility to payments, yield, programmable flows then this is your moment to build from zero. Your ResponsibilitiesArchitect applications using React Native for multi-platform deploymentIntegrate partner infrastructure such as Crossmint or Privvy for wallet services, KYC, on/off ramps, and programmable flowsDefine engineering best practices that balance performance, modularity, and compliance readinessTranslate product milestones into technical roadmaps and development sprintsCollaborate tightly with product and design to turn financial UX into robust, scalable codeHire and mentor early engineers, setting the technical culture for a lean but high-caliber teamWhat You’ll Need6+ years of experience developing production applications, preferably in fintech or crypto domainsProven React Native expertise, with the ability to own end-to-end mobile architectureExperience building API-integrated apps or financial interfaces such as wallets or programmable money flowsFamiliarity with KYC/AML processes, payments, FX, or yield-generating protocolsTrack record of launching early-stage products from 0→1 in fast-paced environmentsPreferred QualificationsExperience leading engineering teams or founding technical projectsExcitement for building compliant fintech products in emerging marketsPolygon Labs PerksThe goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full-time employees:Remote first global workforceIndustry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*Company matching 401k with 3% match*$1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (lifetime max)$200 Annual Book Allowance Program$75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursementFlexible Time Off1 company-wide wellness Friday day off per quarterCompany-issued laptopEgg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefitsIn certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees and their dependents. This is country and plan specific.401k is for United States employees onlyPolygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Learn More about Polygon LabsWebsite | Polygon'>Twitter | PolygonDevs'>Developer Twitter | Telegram | Reddit | Discord | Instagram | Polygon. Technology'>Facebook | LinkedInOriginally posted on Himalayas Apply To this Job