Founding Engineer - DeFi
Company: Career Renew
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Career Renew is recruiting for
one of its clients a Founding Engineer - DeFi - there is a
preference for Miami-based candidates, but US remote is accepted if
frequent travel is involved. Our mission is straightforward yet
ambitious: to onboard the world to decentralized finance . We
believe in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to build a
future where finance is open and accessible to everyone. We’re a
lean team of passionate self-starters who relish the responsibility
that comes with autonomy. Everyone on our team is both a
decision-maker and an implementer—united by a sense of urgency and
driven by the conviction that our work can transform global
finance. If you thrive on curiosity, welcome tough challenges, and
aspire to leave a meaningful mark on the world, we are the place
for you. You’ll run toward the hardest problems alongside
high-caliber teammates who consistently push each other to excel
and who share your dedication to shaping the future of
decentralized finance. The Opportunity As our Product Engineer ,
you’ll assume a hands-on role in designing, building, and
maintaining the production features that power our rapidly growing
DeFi trading platform. You’ll be responsible for optimizing
developer velocity, ensuring platform reliability, and fostering a
security-first culture. If you’re excited by the challenge of
building beautiful products for millions of users in a cutting-edge
Web3 ecosystem—we want to hear from you. What You’ll Be Doing
Product Ownership Design, build, and ship delightful, high-impact
features end-to-end across mobile and backend—shaping the core user
experience of our app. Rapid Iteration Collaborate closely with
design, product, and growth teams to prototype, test, and launch
new ideas quickly—shipping often and learning fast. User-Centric
Development Dive deep into user feedback and product analytics to
inform decisions, prioritize enhancements, and continuously improve
usability and performance. Cross-Platform Engineering Own
full-stack features from Flutter frontends to Go backends, with an
emphasis on clean architecture and high performance across iOS and
Android. Quality & Reliability Uphold engineering best practices,
write high-quality code with strong test coverage, and participate
in code reviews to maintain velocity without sacrificing stability.
Team Collaboration Partner with engineers, designers, and founders
to make product decisions, set milestones, and shape Moonshot’s
technical direction. Requirements : 2–4 years in Product Engineer
or Design roles (preferably at high-growth mobile apps or in
Web3/crypto). Must have deep knowledge of design systems and
consumer behavior. Must have strong interest or experience in
crypto/blockchain. (Strong preference for Hands-on experience with
blockchain technologies (e.g., Bitcoin, Solana, Ethereum, etc.).
Previous experience at a company during a rapid growth phase (e.g.,
startup to mid-size). Experience working as a Full Stack Engineer
at a leading Crypto company or High Growth Consumer App. What we
offer: Mission-Driven We’re here to make decentralized finance
accessible to everyone—lowering barriers and fostering financial
freedom. High Growth Rapid user and revenue growth means tackling
fascinating scaling challenges and contributing at a level few
startups can offer. Ownership & Impact We trust you to shape and
execute initiatives end-to-end. Your ideas matter. Competitive
Compensation Top-of-market salary, meaningful equity, and remote
work flexibility—or relocation support to sunny Miami. Team Culture
We’re a dedicated, collaborative group that loves what we do—and we
have fun doing it. Benefits Unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision,
and life insurance; employee stock option plan (ESOP); 401(k) with
5% match.
Keywords: Career Renew, Towson , Founding Engineer - DeFi, Engineering , Washington, Maryland
