We're assisting a very well-funded startup in the blockchain space with their search for forward deployed engineers. They acquire traditional businesses and transform them with blockchain rails. This role will work on a hybrid scheduled in the SoHo NY office, and they're hiring multiple engineers in this capacity.
What you'll do:
Collaborate deeply across teams: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers, product leaders, and our portfolio companies to design, build, and deploy blockchain-powered systems that solve real business problems.
Engineer and integrate at scale: Build and operate blockchain infrastructure (Avalanche subnet or EVM-compatible), fintech layers, and data pipelines that anchor financial and operational workflows on-chain.
Develop bespoke solutions: Design and deliver custom applications, APIs, and integrations that translate complex business needs into production-grade systems across diverse industries.
Engage directly with customers: Partner with stakeholders from technical leads to CEOs, guiding blockchain adoption through clear communication, rigorous execution, and pragmatic trade-offs.
Drive end-to-end delivery: Own projects from ideation through deployment. Navigate ambiguity, adapt rapidly, and raise your threshold for solving hard, messy problems that create real enterprise value.
What you'll bring:
Strong technical foundation Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field. You understand data structures, algorithms, and systems architecture, and you can apply them pragmatically.
Forward-deployed mindset You thrive working close to the customer, embedding with real teams to solve operational problems hands-on and at speed.
Systems thinker You see how pieces fit together — from data models to user experiences — and design solutions that work end-to-end.
Exceptional communicator You can fluidly translate between technical and business contexts, from code reviews with engineers to strategy discussions with executives.
Ownership bias You take initiative, define paths where none exist, and see projects through to production.
Startup-ready You prefer velocity over bureaucracy and impact over process. You’re energized by building in ambiguity and scaling what works.
Nice to haves:
Hands-on familiarity with blockchain systems (EVM, Avalanche, Cosmos, Layer 2s).
Fintech or payments experience (KYC/KYB, custody, settlement).
Background in distributed systems, data pipelines, or production debugging.
Exposure to smart contract deployment or security best practices.
Prior work in startup or high-autonomy environments.
Our approach is simple but effective. We focus on getting to know the people we work with on both sides of the equation. Understanding a company's culture, vision, and goals are just as important as learning about their compensation package, organizational structure, and stock price. Likewise, it is imperative to know what motivates a candidate most and what their compatibility in certain work environments would look like. We strive to keep the focus on the personal aspects that contribute to successful professional relationships.
DRH Search likes to earn the trust of all organizations we partner with, and we offer a very affordable pricing model.
