Director of Engineering

About D3At D3, we're transforming the $300B+ domain industry by creating revolutionary domain tokenization standards and infrastructure that enable domain financialization. With over 40 years of combined domain expertise and a track record of managing 20+ top-level domains (including .com, .net, .org, .xyz, .inc, .tv), we're turning domains into composable on-chain assets. Through our innovative DomainFi initiative, we're creating an entirely new financial primitive in the Web3 space while reshaping the future of digital asset ownership.Position OverviewThis is a hybrid role in San Francisco or Los Angeles that offers extraordinary creative freedom and ownership in revolutionizing how domains become financialized assets. As Director of Engineering, you'll have autonomy to design novel tokenization standards, build sophisticated financial primitives, and shape the technical foundation of DomainFi. You'll tackle complex technical challenges like creating composable domain assets, implementing secure cross-chain ownership systems, and developing infrastructure to support domain-backed lending and fractionalization.Working directly with successful founders who've built and sold multiple domain companies, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry veterans while building and scaling your own high-performing engineering team. Your work will directly influence how millions of domains are tokenized, traded, and utilized across the Web3 ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to transform a massive existing industry by creating entirely new markets and use cases for digital asset ownership. Core ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & InnovationDrive technical vision and strategy aligned with D3's mission of bridging Web2 and Web3 domain systemsSpearhead the development of DomainFi, establishing technical frameworks for this new category in Web3Lead the integration of the D3 platform into existing ICANN registry and registrar infrastructureIdentify and evaluate new technologies and architectural approaches that could benefit D3's platformCreate and maintain technical roadmaps that align with business objectives and market opportunitiesTeam Leadership & DevelopmentShape and scale engineering culture based on your vision and experienceMentor and develop engineers in both traditional and blockchain developmentFoster a culture of innovation that attracts top talent in Web3Implement your preferred engineering processes and methodologiesDrive technical vision and growth strategy for the engineering organizationTechnical Architecture & ImplementationDesign and implement novel domain tokenization standards that enable secure financializationArchitect sophisticated financial primitives for domain-backed lending, fractionalization, and tradingCreate scalable infrastructure for managing composable domain assets across multiple chainsDevelop robust security measures for protecting high-value domain assets and financial operationsEstablish technical standards and best practices for smart contract development and testingBuild high-performance systems that can handle millions of domain transactions and financial operationsCross-functional LeadershipPartner with Product and Design teams to translate business requirements into technical solutionsCollaborate with C-level executives to align engineering initiatives with business strategyLead technical discussions with external partners and stakeholdersManage relationships with key technology vendors and service providersRequired QualificationsTechnical ExpertiseBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred10+ years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in leadership rolesDeep expertise in full-stack development (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js)Strong experience with blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum and smart contract standards (ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155)Proven track record in building distributed systems and scalable architecturesUnderstanding of security best practices in both Web2 and Web3 contextsUnderstanding of DNS protocols and domain name systemsLeadership & ManagementExperience leading engineering teams of 10+ members across multiple locationsTrack record of successful project delivery in fast-paced, startup environmentsStrong strategic thinking and ability to translate business requirements into technical solutionsExperience managing engineering budgets and resource allocationSoft SkillsOutstanding communication abilities across technical and non-technical audiencesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate ambiguityProven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholdersExperience in mentoring and developing engineering talentPreferred QualificationsExperience in domain name industry or related infrastructure servicesPrevious experience in a startup environment, particularly in Web3Contributions to open-source projectsPublished technical content or thought leadership piecesExperience with multiple blockchain protocols beyond EthereumWhat We OfferAutonomy and creative freedom to shape technical directionOpportunity to pioneer and build brand new DomainFi applicationsDirect impact on creating an entirely new category in Web3Opportunity to shape the future of domain infrastructure and Web3 technologyCompetitive compensation package including equityPosition based in San Francisco or Los AngelesProfessional development and conference attendance opportunitiesChance to work with industry veterans and successful tech entrepreneursImpact on building a new category in the Web3 spaceThis is a unique opportunity to join a company at the forefront of Web3 innovation while building upon decades of domain industry expertise. The ideal candidate will combine technical excellence with strategic thinking to help D3 revolutionize how the world interacts with domains across Web2 and Web3.

Created: 2025-01-30