_As a Lead Fullstack Engineer at Kiln, you will join our Software Development Team, composed of 15 engineers split into 4 squads, to build the future of our SaaS/API-first products [https://docs.kiln.fi/v1/]. You will report to our Head of Software, and collaborate with the Product, Infrastructure and Smart-Contract teams to work on the various products that Kiln offers.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Fullstack squad, and collaborate with Product Managers and Product Designer.
Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
Be an active contributor within the Fullstack squad owning Kiln user-facing products (Dashboard, dApp, Widget).
Design, develop and implement new features :
70% frontend (e.g. using our design system to build new features or adding new components to it…).
30% backend (e.g. implement the transaction crafting part for a new protocol…).
Participate in code review, test and CI/CD processes, bug fixing, and code maintenance.
Interact with customers for debugging purposes and product discovery.
Make sure we respect any software security norms (Kiln is a SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 company).
Actively suggest continuous improvement of Kiln's platform and engineering practices.
Communicate with other Kiln teams to help them understand the Software roadmap and technical challenges.

Stack: TypeScript, React, PHP, Laravel, REST API

_Other engineering stacks: Software (Golang); Smart contract (Solidity); Infrastructure (Kubernetes)

_Requirements:

+1 year of experience in web3, blockchain, and cryptocurrency — with solid understanding of staking, and DeFi.
+6 years of experience as a Software Engineer (Backend, Frontend, or Fullstack), designing, building, and deploying user-facing and API-based products.
+2 years leading and/or managing a full-stack team (at least 3 developers)
Proven TypeScript and Vue or React programming skills — professional experience in a production environment.
PHP/Laravel programming skills.
Familiar with software development best practices (Test, CI/CD, DevOps, Security…).
Previous experience collaborating in a team-based development environment is required (sprints, code reviews, standups, problem-solving sessions).
Curiosity and ability to dig into a topic and follow through.
Ability to balance between impact and thoroughness in a fast-paced environment.
Fluent in both French and English.

Nice-to-have:

Familiar with blockchain ecosystem, Ethereum Virtual Machine and smart contracts.
Experience in a fast-growing, early-stage startup.
Living close to Paris or London
Sensitivity to Product Design

About Kiln:

Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.

With $13+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 4.3% of the network through 45,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.

Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.

Our team of 90 ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.

We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminate Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...

Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!

How Kiln will support you:

A fast-paced, no bureaucratic work environment
Equity Share Options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!
Competitive Salary
Unlimited holiday
Flexible remote working
Choose your IT equipment
Internet connection paid up to €50/month
Significant personal development and tech conf budget

Your interview process:

* Recruiter Interview (45 min)
Take-home test (* Technical Interview (90 min)

Core Values Interview (45 min)
Founders Interview (30 min)
Offer!

_Please note that we are not sponsoring visas for persons without work authorization in the UK or the EU. This role is specifically for employees (no B2B or contractors).