Head of Technical Product & Engineering

APAC Head of Technical Product & Engineering Management

Building the Future of Blockchain & AI in Asia-Pacific

About the Opportunity

Nethermind is seeking an experienced technical leader to drive our product innovation and engineering excellence across Asia-Pacific. Reporting to the APAC Regional Managing Director (RMD), you'll lead the technical execution of our regional strategy while building world-class products that bridge blockchain and AI technologies for enterprise clients.

This is a senior technical leadership role where you'll have significant autonomy over product and engineering decisions while working closely with regional leadership to achieve our ambitious growth targets. You'll have the autonomy of a founder with the backing of a global blockchain leader, shaping the future of enterprise blockchain and AI solutions across the world's most dynamic markets.

Your Mission
Transform Nethermind's APAC presence from a promising footprint into a revenue-generating powerhouse by building world-class products that bridge blockchain and AI technologies for enterprise clients across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Product Leadership

• Define and execute the technical product roadmap aligned with APAC business strategy

• Lead product development lifecycle from ideation to launch for 1 flagship product

• Make technical decisions on architecture, tech stack, and feature prioritization

• Work with the Regional Managing Director to ensure products meet market requirements

• Create technical IP in blockchain/AI convergence

Engineering Excellence & Team Building

• Assemble and/or Build and lead a team of engineers and product managers across APAC

• Manage engineering hiring, performance, and retention in collaboration with regional leadership

• Define engineering standards, development methodologies, and quality benchmarks

• Manage technical budget allocation within approved R&D budget

Technical Strategy & Innovation

• Provide technical expertise to support the Regional Managing Director's business development efforts

• Lead technical due diligence for partnerships identified by regional leadership

• Define APAC-specific technical requirements based on regional needs

• Drive innovation in areas unique to APAC markets

• Own technical documentation and developer education initiatives

Supporting Business Development

• Serve as senior technical resource for customer meetings arranged by the RMD

• Conduct technical deep-dives and proof-of-concepts for enterprise prospects

• Partner with sales team to articulate technical value propositions

• Ensure successful technical implementation for customers acquired by business team

• Provide technical input for pricing and commercial discussions when requested

Technical Ecosystem Development

• Represent Nethermind at technical conferences and developer forums

• Build relationships with technical leaders at partner organizations

• Lead technical partnerships with educational and enterprise research institutions

• Manage developer community engagement and open-source contributions

• Support the RMD in building Nethermind's technical reputation in APAC

Success Metrics (Year 1)

• Service Delivery: Deliver 3 enterprise SoWs on schedule with quality standards met

• Product Delivery: Launch 1 enterprise-ready product on schedule with quality standards met

• Engineering Team: Build and structure the engineering service delivery team in APAC

• Technical Performance: TBD

• Business Support: Enable $8 million in APAC revenue through technical excellence

What You Bring:

Essential Experience

• 8+ years in technical product management and/or engineering leadership roles

• 5+ years working in APAC markets with understanding of regional technical requirements

• Proven track record of shipping enterprise products and scaling engineering teams

• Experience building and leading distributed teams of 20+ engineers

• Deep technical expertise in distributed systems, with blockchain experience preferred

• Track record of supporting business growth through technical excellence

Technical Expertise

• Strong foundation in distributed systems, cryptography, and consensus mechanisms

• Understanding of blockchain architecture, smart contracts, and DeFi protocols

• Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their intersection with blockchain

• Ability to architect systems for enterprise-grade reliability and scale

• Experience with cloud infrastructure and modern engineering practices

Leadership Qualities

• Collaborative approach to working with business leadership

• Strong technical communication skills for both internal teams and external stakeholders

• Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities

• Cultural awareness to effectively manage teams across diverse APAC markets

• Commitment to Nethermind's mission and values

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: APAC Regional Managing Director

• Dotted Line: Global CEO (Prev. Co-CTO) - Daniel Celada

• Direct Reports: APAC Engineering Managers, Product Managers, Technical Leads (Team to be assembled and/or built)

• Key Internal Stakeholders: Business Group Managers, Engineering, Global Product, Business Development

Working with the Regional Managing Director

As a key member of the APAC leadership team reporting to the Regional Managing Director, you will:

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  Execute Technical Vision: Implement the technical components of the regional strategy

• Enable Business Growth: Provide technical expertise to support business development

• Manage Technical Operations: Own day-to-day engineering and product decisions within strategic framework

• Advise on Technical Matters: Serve as the RMD's technical advisor for strategic decisions

• Represent Technical Excellence: Be the senior technical voice in customer and partner meetings

The RMD sets the overall regional strategy and business targets, while you ensure technical execution excellence and product delivery to meet those objectives.

Career Progression

This role offers strong growth opportunities within Nethermind's expanding APAC operations:

• Year 1-2: Establish technical excellence and product delivery track record

• Year 2-3: Expand scope to additional product lines or technical domains

• Future Opportunities: Progress to regional CTO role or transition to global product/engineering leadership

• Long-term: Advisory positions and leadership roles in the broader ecosystem

Compensation Philosophy

We offer an entrepreneurial compensation package that aligns your success with Nethermind's growth in APAC. While our base salary is competitive, the real opportunity lies in building significant wealth through equity participation and performance-based incentives. We're looking for leaders who see beyond immediate compensation to the massive value creation opportunity in building APAC's blockchain infrastructure.

Location & Travel

• Base: Singapore preferred (flexible for exceptional candidates in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul)

• Travel: 30-40% across APAC region

• Work Style: Remote-first

Why Nethermind?

• Mission: Building a safe, borderless world with Blockchain and AI

• Technology: Work with cutting-edge blockchain and AI technologies

• Team: Collaborate with world-class engineers from top companies

• Impact: Shape how enterprises across APAC adopt blockchain technology

• Growth: Join at the inflection point of massive regional expansion

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Nethermind, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We believe a variety of perspectives drives innovation and leads to better solutions for the blockchain community.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about blockchain and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply for this job to start your journey with Nethermind.