Head of Data

Overview Join to apply for the Head of Data & Quant Engineering role at RedStone 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants About us RedStone is a fast-growing Polish blockchain startup revolutionizing oracle infrastructure. With a team of 40, over half being senior engineers and technical experts, we deliver scalable, secure, and low-latency off-chain data to smart contracts across multiple chains. We’ve secured over $6B in TVS, raised $15M in Series A funding, and were recognized by Forbes as the top VC-backed startup in Poland. Backed by leading Web3 names like Arrington Capital, Stani Kulechov (Aave), and Gnosis, our team includes alumni from Google, OpenZeppelin, and major crypto projects. We work remotely across time zones, with a Warsaw HQ for deep work and collaboration. About the role As Head of Data, you'll own the strategy and execution of RedStone’s data architecture. You’ll lead a high-performing technical team, define standards for data quality and reliability, and help deliver real-time intelligence for smart contracts across multiple chains and financial ecosystems. This is a high-impact leadership role at the intersection of DeFi, infrastructure, and big data. Responsibilities Lead the Data Engineering and Analytics function across the company Architect robust systems for collecting, validating, and aggregating off-chain and on-chain data Define and enforce data reliability, accuracy, and uptime standards Design monitoring systems to detect anomalies, manipulation attempts, and cross-source inconsistencies Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Business teams to turn raw data into mission-critical insights Grow and mentor a team of high-caliber data and backend engineers Research and prototype advanced data products (e.g., asset pricing models, latency-adjusted feeds, cross-DEX aggregation) Own the roadmap and delivery of the data infrastructure used by our oracle network You’ll bring Strong backend engineering background with Python, Go, or Rust Experience working with AWS (especially Lambda), event-driven architectures, and message queues like RabbitMQ Deep knowledge of time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) and monitoring systems (Grafana, CloudWatch) Familiarity with on-chain data structures, smart contract logs, block timing, and decentralized data fetching Advanced understanding of financial or trading data, including anomaly detection, latency compensation, and pricing validation Quality-Driven Mindset – extreme attention to detail; cares deeply about data integrity in high-stakes environments Leadership & Mentoring – experience managing or mentoring technical teams, building culture, and scaling impact Ownership & Execution – strong project management and execution skills, especially in unstructured and fast-moving environments Bonus points Experience with DEX protocols (Uniswap, GMX, dYdX, Curve, etc.) or DeFi lending platforms (Aave, Compound, Euler) Knowledge of CEX infrastructure, order books, matching engines, and arbitrage mechanics Understanding of liquidations, slippage, and pricing risk in lending/AMM environments Contributions to Web3 projects, DAOs, or open-source blockchain tooling Exposure to quantitative finance or financial modeling Hands-on experience with smart contracts, oracles, and price feed architecture What we offer Fully remote or hybrid (Warsaw HQ at Zgoda 3) Competitive salary + token allocation (after 3 months) Private healthcare & Multisport card Flexible hours & pre-agreed paid service breaks Top-tier equipment (MacBook, external displays) Regular team off-sites, hackathons, and Web3 conferences Full ownership over your work A rare opportunity to build foundational infrastructure for the future of finance Useful Links Website Docs GitHub X Be part of a world-class team building mission-critical Web3 infrastructure. Apply now and redefine the future of decentralized data. #J-18808-Ljbffr