Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (Institutional - Markets)
Coinbase- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess a minimum of 8 years of experience in institutional finance, business development, or a related field, with a strong understanding of TradFi markets and infrastructure. They should have a deep understanding of both TradFi and DeFi, along with exceptional business development, relationship management, and technical acumen. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a proven track record of successfully negotiating and closing commercial agreements with Tier 1 and Tier 2 financial institutions, and possess knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements for institutional DeFi. Furthermore, they should have the ability to understand and discuss technical aspects of blockchain technology and DeFi protocols, and an understanding of business drivers of various participants.
As an Institutional Business Development Lead, the individual will be responsible for partnering with the Chainlink’s ecosystem to build out the Institutional marketplace and owning the strategy and execution for onboarding and expanding Institutional adoption at scale. They will act as the owner for originating, negotiating and closing deals that connect TradFi and other Institutional players with the asset servicing, utility and liquidity growth partners. The role involves identifying high-value TradFi use cases where Chainlink’s core solutions can provide value, culminating in a fully integrated distribution strategy for TradFi issuers. They will collaborate with internal teams, attend industry events, manage the entire sales cycle, act as a trusted advisor to clients, develop tailored proposals, and build and nurture strategic partnerships with exchanges, custodians, compliance providers, and tokenization platforms. The Lead will also identify ecosystem advantages and network effects, and collaborate with ecosystem partners to co-develop and co-market tokenized products or bundled solutions.
Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data
Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.