Blockchain Development Manager, Digital Assets Technology

At Franklin Templeton, we’re advancing our industry forward by developing new and innovative ways to help our clients achieve their investment goals. Our dynamic firm spans asset management, wealth management, and fintech, offering many ways to help investors make progress toward their goals. Our talented teams working around the globe bring expertise that’s both broad and unique. From our welcoming, inclusive, and flexible culture to our global and diverse business, we provide opportunities to help you reach your potential while helping our clients reach theirs.

Come join us in delivering better outcomes for our clients around the world!

Franklin Templeton is seeking a Blockchain Manager to lead the development and integration of decentralized technologies within our Digital Assets Technology group. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation, scalability, and operational excellence in tokenized financial products.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of smart contracts and tokenization solutions across multiple blockchain platforms.
• Manage and mentor a team of blockchain engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Oversee project timelines, deliverables, and cross‑functional collaboration with product, design, and operations teams.
• Ensure secure, scalable architecture and adherence to best practices in blockchain development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and protocols to inform strategic decisions and expand capabilities.
• Align technical initiatives with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in blockchain development, including 2+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven experience deploying production‑grade smart contracts and tokenization projects.
• Experience with Solidity, Rust, or other blockchain programming languages, and familiarity with development tools such as Truffle, Hardhat, or Remix.
• Strong understanding of blockchain architecture, cryptography, and smart contract security.
• Familiarity with Solana, Aptos, and Layer 2 solutions (e.g., Arbitrum, Optimism).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.

• Experience in financial markets and digital asset regulation.
• Prior involvement in tokenizing mutual fund shares or similar financial instruments.
• Familiarity with enterprise‑grade blockchain integrations.

At Franklin Templeton, you’ll be part of a team that’s shaping the future of finance through cutting‑edge blockchain innovation. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the digital asset space.

• Three weeks paid time off the first year
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 85% company match on your pre‑tax and/or Roth contributions, up to the IRS limits
• Employee Stock Investment Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Purchase of company funds with no sales charge
• Onsite fitness center and recreation center*
• Onsite cafeteria*

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Franklin Templeton offers employees a competitive and valuable range of total rewards—monetary and non‑monetary—designed to support their well‑being and recognize their time, talents, and results. Along with base compensation, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, and recognition rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a range of competitive healthcare options, insurance, and disability benefits, employee stock investment program, learning resources, career development programs, reimbursement for certain education expenses, paid time off (vacation / holidays / sick / leave / parental & caregiving leave / bereavement / volunteering / floating holidays) and a motivational wellbeing program.

We expect the annual salary for this position to range between $134,500 - $183,000…