Head of Bitcoin Engineering

Block is a technology company focused on increasing access to the global economy. The Head of Bitcoin Engineering will lead and grow the engineering organization responsible for all of Block’s bitcoin-based products, guiding a large team to deliver scalable systems that make Bitcoin accessible to millions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the engineering organization powering all Bitcoin-related initiatives across Block’s ecosystems
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for Bitcoin integration across payments, custody, and self-custody products, aligning with Block’s broader mission of economic empowerment
• Partner with the CashApp and Square team to deliver Bitcoin related features, product and services
• Build upon Block’s position as one of the largest operators on the Lightning Network, enabling low-cost, real-time Bitcoin transactions for millions of users
• Drive innovation in secure custody solutions, AI-driven payment intelligence, stablecoin interoperability, and decentralized identity (DID) frameworks
• Partner closely with product, compliance, and security teams to ensure the safe and compliant expansion of Bitcoin features across regulated markets
• Champion scalability, resilience, and availability across systems handling billions in digital assets and payments
• Build and nurture a world-class engineering culture grounded in technical excellence, open collaboration, and accountability
• Serve as a public-facing technical ambassador, representing Block’s Bitcoin work across the open-source, crypto, and engineering communities

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in technology, including extensive leadership of large, distributed engineering teams
• Demonstrated excellence in cross-team collaboration, with experience building systems and relationships that align large, distributed teams and accelerate decision-making
• Deep technical understanding of Bitcoin, blockchain protocols, cryptography, and financial infrastructure systems
• Proven track record of delivering consumer-scale financial or crypto products used by millions globally
• Experience architecting institutional-grade custody or wallet systems safeguarding billions in assets
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizations spanning multiple geographies and time zones
• A thought leader in the Bitcoin and crypto ecosystems, engaged in the ongoing evolution of decentralized financial technology
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence technical and strategic decisions at the highest level
• Familiarity with the unique regulatory, reliability, and trust challenges associated with serving both banked and underbanked populations
• Experience in fintech, payments, or crypto infrastructure at scale
• Prior involvement in open-source Bitcoin or Lightning development
• Deep interest in emerging innovations such as AI-powered agents, stablecoin settlement, and decentralized identity