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
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 Celeda
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:
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.
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 to start your journey with Nethermind.
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