Odos - Director of Engineering

Odos (odos.xyz) is a smart order routing (SOR) solution that allows users to trade digital assets across decentralized exchanges. Launched in May 2022, Odos is available on 15 EVM chains and uses a patented algorithm to deliver the best swap rates to retail and institutional traders. Our multi-token swap feature allows users to trade many tokens in a single atomic transaction, and our newly launched intent based order types are leading the way in advancing the Web3 user experience.

We are a SOC2 Type 2 company and headquartered in Los Altos, CA (SF Bay Area).

As an Engineering Leader, you will be responsible for leading, mentoring, and scaling a small but high-impact engineering team (8-10 engineers). You will ensure technical excellence, execution efficiency, and alignment with Odos' strategic objectives. This role requires a hands‑on leader who can manage projects, optimize workflows, and maintain a high bar for quality and performance in a fast-paced DeFi environment.

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role (Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or Director).
• Proven track record managing and scaling high‑performing engineering teams (frontend, backend, and infra).
• Deep expertise in Python (FastAPI), React/Next.js, Solidity, and AWS.
• Infrastructure and cloud engineering expertise (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, CI/CD).
• Database management (Postgre
  
  SQL, Redis) and experience optimizing queries for large‑scale applications.
• Frontend development with strong React, Tailwind CSS, and Web3 integrations.
• Strong understanding of smart contract security, audits, and best practices.
• Ability to balance strategic decision‑making with hands‑on execution.
• Expertise in Dev Ops, software development processes, and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate between technical and non‑technical teams.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced startup environment with shifting priorities.